This event enjoyed it's debut to the racing calendar in 2023 to some stunning reviews.
And now, this rare and exciting opportunity to come and run the former Folkestone Racecourse is set to return in 2024.
Please note, the 2024 date is currently provisional.

This is a Partner race
This means that we are working with a host Partner Organisation and provide timing and/or race management services for their event.

Event Overview:
These traffic-free cross-country races promise to delight; the route has wonderful views of Westhanger Castle and takes you across picturesque fields. It's a challenging and sometimes muddy course (depending on the weather!) but it's a joy to race and not one to be missed!

Course Details:
The route is one lap of the old racecourse track, then head up ‘the straight’ across the field to join the footpath that runs to the south of the high-speed rail track, behind the beautiful Westenhanger Castle.  Follow the route back for one more loop of the racecourse track and then head to the finish line.
5k is one circuit while 10k will be twice around the course.

Available Races/Distances:
10K / 5K / Family Fun Run

Prizes:
Bespoke medal
Trophies for leading runners.

On-the-day Entry Fees  (subject to availabilty only):
10K race: £22.00
5K race: £18.00
Family Fun Run: £8.00

Event information will be sent to all registered entrants prior to race-day.

 

Location

Directions

Westenhanger Castle is easy to get to, with Westenhanger station being just a five minute walk to the venue for those who want to travel by train – just 10 minutes from both Folkestone Central and Ashford International, and an hour from London St Pancras. There is also car parking available on site.

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