A popular part of the Kent sporting calendar, the Canterbury Half Marathon returns again in 2019. Organised to support Pilgrims Hospices by Nice Work, the race attracts a large Bank Holiday Monday entry to confirm its position as one of Kent's favourite half marathons.
The course is challenging and covers the quiet country lanes on the outskirts of the city.
Canterbury Half Marathon
About the event
From the organiser
A popular part of the Kent sporting calendar, the Canterbury Half Marathon returns again in 2019. Organised to support Pilgrims Hospices by Nice Work, the race attracts a large Bank Holiday Monday entry to confirm its position as one of Kent's favourite half marathons.
The course is challenging and covers the quiet country lanes on the outskirts of the city.
Reviews
Did the event in 2018
This half-marathon is not for the faint-hearted.......literally! It's pretty uppy-downy so you're being worked hard pretty much the whole way round.There is an abundant supply of marshals and locals come out to cheer you on as well.The only suggested improvements I have is regarding the water stations. Water was provided in plastic cups - I find it extremely hard to drink from cups while running and generally have to stop, consume the water from the cup, then restart. I did see some squeezy bottle energy drinks at the final station but they did not appear to be readily available/visible at the other stations.I also think the final water station should be positioned nearer the top of the hill. I really felt rather faint by the time I got to the top of the hill and then I had to run a good 400m before reaching the water station.Having finally completed the race there was water available but it was only when I specifically requested an energy drink that a marshal rummaged into a box and pulled out a 2l bottle of coke. The course is hard going so the energy drinks should be readily available.Having said all that I had a great run yesterday and I'm sure I'll be back again in 2019. Thank you!Did the event in 2018
This was my first time doing the Canterbury Half Marathon. I really should check out courses before signing up! This was much hillier than I expected. Not sure how they managed it, but pretty sure there were more up hills than down hills!Fantastic marshals, plenty of water stations, great local support, beautiful country side, could've done without the lovely farm smells. Really found it to be a well organised and challenging race. Great views and plenty of walking up hills opportunities to take photos. Loved the medal and snacks at th end. Thanks!Did the event in 2018
If you've ever fancied running through orchards of apples and pears together with the waft of gently drying hops, the Canterbury Half Marathon could be the one for you. But you'll need to be breathing in deeply - very deeply; 'cos those hills are gonna hurt.Its described as a lolipop route with a shared 4 mile section : upward gradient followed by steep downhill on the way out and reversed on the way back. In between you'll find picturesque Kentish villages, wooded roads and hills.My first fault is with myself for underestimating the terrain and my speed going out. Too much too soon. My second is with the water stations - too many loose plastic cups strewn across the lane for 100 yards. Please consider an alternative means of delivery or consider bins after the feed station. My third is with fellow runners dropping cups, bottles and gel wrappers in out beautiful countryside. I know you're racing but that's no excuse to litter.Otherwise, this is a thoroughlly enjoyable half marathon. I was glad to see it held on a Bank Holiday Monday (rhather than a Sunday) and gave me the ideal opportunity to pop over from Hampshire to see my parents.
