Name: Run Whitstable & Herne Bay Summer 5k, 10k and Half Marathon
Start: 2023-07-07T23:00:00.000Z
End: 2023-07-07T23:00:00.000Z
Location: Hampton Pier Recreation Ground, Herne Bay, UK
Rating: 4.3

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Run Whitstable & Herne Bay Summer 5k, 10k and Half Marathon 2023 - Running in Herne Bay

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The course begins and end 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 beach front.

1.5k Kids Run

Half Marathon

Good event but could have done with more / better water facilities given how hot it was on the day. Also would have been better if it started & ended at the Whitstable end. 

Nice flat(ish) course. Due to hot weather, could have had a second water station at 5k mark for the turnaround point. 

Given the weather was very very warm my friends and I thought it was very poor that there was only one water station, particularly given the map said there would be two.Having done several events like these by different companies, it was really strange that there was so little water. 

It was organised really well but a big loop is not ideal for mental strength. 

Great coastal race, nice flat and fast!  Came out with a PB and 4th place! 

Too hot and no shade on course but nice route

It does not appear that a proper risk assessment was done for this event. Dangerous conditions due to inadequate water provision. Water stations did not correspond to pre-advertised map (only one, which ran out of materials). Given conditions, should have provided bottled water and/or added a water station at 5k to help keep people hydrated and safe. "Fast and flat" course spoiled by a potentially avoidable climb at 5k.  Atmosphere decent, helped by MC at the start, but I wouldn't do this event again. For £25 I'd have expected something very professional with a bit of "margin" available to upgrade water provision based on the conditions. Organisers should think hard about the feedback they get - it'll be them getting sued if someone suffers due to heat exhaustion.

Not enough marshalls on the course hence a group of runners missed the right turn towards the finish. As it was so hot more water stations were necessary.  The water was warm in the cups.   Knew the course was out and back but not informed on entering that it was out and back twice. Quite a boring course.  Pacers would have enhanced the run.   Bottled water warm.   My club hold a race each year and we keep the water in ice.   We have cakes and bananas at the finish and Pacers.   I am really sorry to be so negative but hope it helps.

Great setting and a great bunch of people running. But the organisation was a disgrace.As others have mentioned the lack of water stations is irresponsible. By 9:30 it was 25+ degrees and high humidity. There are taps all the way along the sea front, it would not even have cost the organisers any money to provide extra water. There is no excuse for staging an event at this time of year without proper consideration to participant's safety. I would not recommend to anyone. 

Another water stop at 5k would have been great, it was an exceptionally hot morning! 

Beautiful setting, there was a hill despite the course saying it was flat! Plus they said the public carpark opposite was free but I noticed afterwards a ticket was needed!!! Fingers crossed I don’t get fined! 

Would have liked water at the start for free and at the 5km point. More free water. Also a more varied course. But I did enjoy it and the atmosphere and MC was really good 

I was in the first few people of the 10k but there was nobody and no signage at the halfway point where you have to turn around and go up the hill, so we all ran past that point for another 500m. We realised and when we got back the woman who was supposed to be there (she had dyed red hair) was finally there and she said we were stupid for not listening or paying attention. She was not there on time and as a result the few people I was running near all ran an extra 1km. There should be signage at that point and who ever is posted there needs to be on time and doing their job. This is unprofessional and very disappointing as now my time isn’t accurate for the race. 

The race was really good but there should of been more water check points 

It was very hot and there was only one water station, Water stations needed at both endes of the course and the middle or 2 in middle

This was my first 10k run at Whitstable with my B2R Barming club and loved it. Great atmosphere and beautiful scenery.Booking for the next run 😁 

I did feel that because it was so hot, there should have been a few more Marshall's along the way and another water station.  But I loved it and would do it again.

Great run and well organised. It was lovely to see the children do theirs too 😁

Hot and humid but good organisation and good after snacks! The sweet selection was a rare treat 

Water station to soon at 2.5k should be about 5k

Great event well organised and everyone was really nice. Would of been good to have bottles of water to grab half way round as it was a hot day but will be back again next year

Really well organised and fun event. Would of liked there to of been bottles of water to grab at some point on the course as it was a hot day but other than that it was great

The half marathon measured up short which is the ONE thing you need to get right if you are putting on races. There were no photos of the event and the water stations were inadequate given the 25 degree heat. A rip off a £25, but the route along the sea was nice, was well marshalled and the spectators were great.

This was my first Let's Do This Event. I Was impressed with how well organised it was and how friendly the marshals were.Well done - great team work!

Water stations ran out of water. Other than that it was great

Very good race good Marshall’s well run

Imagine viewer shows water at 5k but this was not the case. Water was at 2.5k and on returning 7.5k thé were no cups left. It was a hot day so probably more demand. Something to consider for next time. 

Didn't measure half marathon distance. Was under. Not great when really the only real job is to make sure that the distance is correct.

Really enjoyable races with a nice family vibe 

The only small issue was that as one of the slowest runners, I got to the water station for the last time to find they had run out of cups.  Not great when it was such a hot day but could easily be rectified in future races.  Otherwise a fantastic experience, with a great atmosphere at the start/finish and out on the course everyone running back and forth made it feel great as I wasn't just on my own at the back! 

No refreshments and nowhere in the shade for spectators. Think of facilities for runners supporters...they deserve some comfort while they wait for the runners to finish. Water station ran out of cups...poor planning.

This is the first fix events I have entered and I was honestly very disappointed with the organisation of the run. This is because it was 25degrees. The drink stations were cup, which isn’t great when you are running a bottle with a sports cap would of been more appropriate. When I got to the last station the cups had ran out and was told put your hand in the bucket to get any water. This is unacceptable when we are living in a world of covid. I have done many races and to get over the finish line to only be greeted with a medal and a cup of water Is a real disappointment especially after paying £25 to enter. Even previously I have paid £15 to run 5km races and have been greeted with unopened bottles of water, fruits and optional snacks. 

Thoroughly enjoyable, good friendly marshalls and organised well

Beautiful course along the sea, friendly organisers and a nice event to be a part of. 

The only thing is missing I think from the kids events, They should recieve a small trophy 1st2ndand 3er place,this does not cost much.but your other events are well organised

It was a super hot day and there was only one drinks station, and that ran out of cups. Also failed to mention a small hill half way. Perhaps would have benefitted from starting an hour earlier to avoid heat and so many members of public meandering through the route. Absolutely would do the course again though for the views

The sea is really handy for a cooling dip afterwards!

Really good course, lovely views, just needed more water stations 

Only downside where it was REALLY hot they had run out of water at the stations and didn’t have a top up. Runners doing the 10k lost out on water. There were minimal facilities too. It was just luck that a man selling lollies came and rescued us. Might be worth having a few marques over the exit too. It was so hot and there was little to no shade. 

Not enough water stations for such a hot day, also no food or drink stands at the end

Fabulous event, shame the organisers were let down by caterers but they informed everyone the day before. Definitely do this event again.

Good course apart from the finish at the end is quite a tight turn, the only other little issue was the amount of people on the course that weren’t running but that’s not easy to control without more marshals I guess 

Always a good atmosphere, well organised and a fantastic flat course. 

Extremely hot day, well organised and good support from local people.  Didn’t like the hill and could have been more water stops especially since they ran out of cups at the end.  Would be nice to have a separate half marathon medal from 5&10k achievements. Thank you very much for a great event 

Feel the wind in your hair and the sun on your face as your take on this race along the coast. Great for runners of all levels, the course starts at Hampton Pier and heads along the coastline to Whitstable. Come for the sea views and fantastic finisher's medal.

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