Run Whitstable & Herne Bay May 5k, 10k and Half Marathon

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We are super excited to add our new May Whitstable & Herne Bay Run.
Get together with friends, family or colleagues and be part of this event along the stunning Whitstable coastline.
All runners will receive a super cool, high quality medal, full race chip timing with instant results to view at the event or via our website as the race takes place, drinks, sweets as well as other offers and discounts from us at the Fix Events and from our partners.
The course is a nice flat, fast run along the waterfront.We are proud to deliver the best in safety, fun and high quality organised events. Secure your place today

10k, 5k and Half Marathon

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Sun, May 10, 2026

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Herne Bay, United Kingdom

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Where and when

Location
Hampton Pier Recreation Ground, Herne Bay, UK
Start times
10k: 10:00 AM5k: 10:00 AMHalf Marathon: 9:30 AM

Event summary

Here are the distances available for Run Whitstable & Herne Bay May 5k, 10k and Half Marathon
10k
10km
£25
5k
5km
£25
Half Marathon
13.1mi
£30

Route information

Experience the ultimate summer run with this event in the picturesque seaside town of Whitstable. Offering a half marathon, 10k, 5k this is a great event for all.
The course begins and ends at Hampton Pier, taking runners east along the coastline to Whitstable. Runners will then turn around and head to the finish.
The course is a flat, fast run along the waterfront. The 5k route turns to head back soon after the 2.5k point and heads back along the beachfront. The 10k continues to the 5k point before turning back. For the half marathon, there will be an initial 1.1k section out towards Hampton and Herne Bay before runners return to the start to do the full 10k section twice.
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What's included

  • Finisher's medal
  • Chip-timed results
  • Marshalled course
  • Water stations
  • Aid stations
  • Bag drop

How to get there

Hampton Pier Recreation Ground, Herne Bay, UK
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Parking
The event hub is based at Herne Bay. Please note the car park is limited in space so try and park on Hampton Pier Avenue to help avoid congestion.
By Train
Herne Bay Railway station is the closest and around a 10-15 minute walk.

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Event day logistics

08:00 - 09:50 Registration
09:30 Half Marathon starts
10:00 5k and 10k starts
Race Pack
You will receive an email in advance of the race with your race number and details. You will then collect your race pack at registration. The chip will be on the race number which must be placed on an outer garment.
Bag Drop
There will be a bag drop at the event village where you may leave your belongings while you run.

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33 Broadwick St, London W1F 0DQ

Reg number 10083277

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