Running races in Kent, England
Find running races in Kent, England. Compare 29 upcoming events by date and location. Open a race guide for the course, recorded editions and official entry information where available.
Upcoming running events include 10K races, half marathons, 5K races, 5 mile races, 10 mile races and marathons.
Events to explore include Attack of the Zombie Cows, Deal Castle 5 Mile and Beckenham Charity Trail.
49 listed events · 29 with upcoming dates
Upcoming running races
29 matching events, earliest date first. Entry availability is shown separately.
Attack of the Zombie Cows
ENGDover, Kent
Attack of the Zombie Cows — Samphire Hoe, Dover.
· 10K / 10mi / 3.28mi / Half marathon / Marathon · Status TBC
Race details, entry and past editions →Deal Castle 5 Mile
ENGDeal, Kent
5mi road running in Deal.
· 5mi · Status TBC
Race details, entry and past editions →Beckenham Charity Trail
ENGBECKENHAM, Kent
Beckenham Charity Trail — BECKENHAM, Kent.
· 10K
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Chatham Maritime 10K
ENGChatham, Kent
10K running event in Chatham.
· 10K · Status TBC
Race details, entry and past editions →Lucky Dip Challenge
ENGGravesend, Kent
Half, Marathon, 5K, 10K, 10mi, 3.28mi mixed running in Gravesend.
· 10K / 10mi / 3.28mi / 5K / Half marathon / Marathon · Status TBC
Race details, entry and past editions →Maidstone Harriers Turkey Run
ENGMaidstone, Kent
7.5mi mixed running in Maidstone.
· 7.5mi · Status TBC
Race details, entry and past editions →Thanet Coastal 5 & 10 Mile Race
ENGCliftonville, Kent
10mi, 5mi road running in Cliftonville.
· 10mi / 5mi · Status TBC
Race details, entry and past editions →Chatham Maritime Christmas Dash
ENGChatham, Kent
Road running event in Chatham, listed by England Athletics.
· 5K · Status TBC
Race details, entry and past editions →Kent Christmas Cracker
ENGDeal, Kent
Kent Christmas Cracker — Deal, Kent.
· 5mi
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Bewl New Year 10K & 5K 2027
ENGLamberhurst, Kent
Bewl New Year 10K & 5K 2027 — an officially published 5K fixture at Bewl Water, Lamberhurst.
· 10K / 5K
Race details, entry and past editions →Canterbury 10 Mile Road Race 2027
ENGCanterbury, Kent
Canterbury 10 Mile Road Race 2027 — an officially published 10-mile fixture at University of Kent Sports Centre, Canterbury.
· 10mi
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Bedgebury Forest 10 & 5 Mile 2027
ENGGoudhurst, Kent
Bedgebury Forest 10 & 5 Mile 2027 — an officially published five-mile fixture at Bedgebury National Pinetum & Forest, Goudhurst.
· 5mi
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Dartford Half Marathon, 10K & Junior Race — February 2027
ENGDartford, Kent
Dartford Half Marathon — Dartford, Kent.
· 10K / 800m / Half marathon · Status TBC
Race details, entry and past editions →Deal Half Marathon 2027
ENGDeal, Kent
Deal Half Marathon 2027 — an officially published half-marathon fixture at Betteshanger Park and the rural villages around Deal.
· Half marathon
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Girlings Ashford & District RRC 10 & 5 Mile
ENGAshford, Kent
Girlings Ashford & District RRC 10 & 5 Mile — an officially published five-mile fixture at Towers School, Kennington, Ashford.
· 5mi · Status TBC
Race details, entry and past editions →Lambert & Foster Paddock Wood Half Marathon
ENGPaddock Wood, Kent
Paddock Wood Half Marathon — Paddock Wood, Kent.
· Half marathon
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Brett Lydd Half Marathon & 20 Mile 2027
ENGLydd, Kent
Brett Lydd Half Marathon — Lydd, Kent.
· 20mi / Half marathon · Status TBC
Race details, entry and past editions →Kent Spring Marathon & Half Marathon
ENGWoodchurch, Kent
Kent Spring Marathon & Half Marathon — Woodchurch, Kent.
· Half marathon / Marathon
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Oliver Fisher 10K & 5K 2027
ENGSittingbourne, Kent
Oliver Fisher 10K & 5K 2027 — an officially published 5K fixture at Milton Creek Country Park, Sittingbourne.
· 10K / 5K
Race details, entry and past editions →Badlesmere 10K
ENGBadlesmere, Kent
Badlesmere 10K — a challenging community race through the Kent Downs countryside.
· 10K
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Ashford Striders Charing 10K
ENGCharing, Kent
Ashford Striders Charing 10K in Charing.
· 10K
Race details, entry and past editions →David Thornby 10k
ENGMaidstone, Kent
David Thornby 10k — Maidstone, Kent.
· 10K
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Race for Life Folkestone 5K 2027
ENGFolkestone, Kent
Race for Life Folkestone 5K 2027 — an officially confirmed in-person 5K at The Leas.
· 5K
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Solstice at the Lakes
ENGSnodland, Kent
Timed races on a 2.5 km lakeside loop, with daylight and twilight six-hour options plus twelve and twenty-four hours.
· 12H / 24H / 6H Daylight / 6H Twilight
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Hawkhurst 10K & 5K 2027
ENGHawkhurst, Kent
Hawkhurst 10K & 5K 2027 — an officially published 10K fixture at The Moor, Hawkhurst.
· 10K / 5K · Status TBC
Race details, entry and past editions →Romney Marsh 10K 2027
ENGNew Romney, Kent
Romney Marsh 10K 2027 — an officially published 10K fixture at St Martin's Field and Romney Marsh, New Romney.
· 10K · Status TBC
Race details, entry and past editions →Mount Ephraim 10K
ENGFaversham, Kent
Mount Ephraim 10K — Mount Ephraim Gardens, Faversham, Kent. Listed on runABC (South of England).
· 10K · Status TBC
Race details, entry and past editions →Run Kent Tonbridge Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
ENGTonbridge, Kent
Run Kent Tonbridge — closed-road half marathon, 10K and 5K races from The Judd School.
· Half marathon
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Kent Downs 50 Ultra Challenge
ENGMaidstone, Kent
Kent Downs 50 Ultra Challenge in Maidstone.
· 10K / 25K / 50K
Race details, entry and past editions →Race archive
Past races and previous editions
Looking back at a race? Browse the guides below for recorded editions. This section also includes events awaiting a new date and cancelled editions. Previous editions of races in the upcoming calendar are available through their race guides above.
ATW Neon Run 5K & 10K 2026
ENGGravesend, Kent
ATW Neon Run 5K & 10K 2026 — an officially published 5K fixture at Cyclopark, Gravesend.
Next date not listed
Race guide and recorded editions →Bedgebury Forest Half Marathon & 10K
ENGGoudhurst, Kent
Bedgebury Forest Half Marathon & 10K — challenging traffic-free woodland trail races.
Next date not listed
Race guide and recorded editions →Chevening Estate Sevenoaks 10K
ENGSevenoaks, Kent
Chevening Estate 10K — a rare race through the historic house's private parkland.
Next date not listed
Race guide and recorded editions →Dartford Bridge 10K & 5K
ENGDartford, Kent
Dartford Bridge 10K — a chip-timed two-lap lakeside race with a new 5K option.
Next date not listed
Race guide and recorded editions →Faversham 10K
ENGFaversham, Kent
Faversham 10K — a scenic, chip-timed road race on quiet country lanes from The Abbey School.
Next date not listed
Race guide and recorded editions →Givaudan Ashford 10K
ENGAshford, Kent
Givaudan Ashford 10K — a closed-road town race with an athletics-stadium start and finish.
Next date not listed
Race guide and recorded editions →Choosing a race in Kent
The unfiltered upcoming calendar includes events in Deal (3), Maidstone (3), Chatham (2). Use the town filter to compare locations, then check the race guide for the start venue and organiser’s travel information.
Questions about running races in Kent
Which running races are coming up in Kent, England?
Attack of the Zombie Cows is listed for 31 October 2026 (status to be confirmed). Deal Castle 5 Mile is listed for 1 November 2026 (status to be confirmed). Beckenham Charity Trail is listed for 8 November 2026. Check the race guide and organiser’s latest information before making plans.
What running distances are listed in Kent, England?
Look for 10K races, half marathons, 5K races, 5 mile races, 10 mile races and marathons in the upcoming listings. If an event offers several distances, check the individual race guide to choose the edition and distance you want to enter.
Where can I find race entry details for Kent, England?
Follow the link from the race guide to the organiser or entry provider, where one is available. Check the entry deadline, eligibility and current availability there. A listed race date does not necessarily mean entries are still open.
Why has a race moved out of the upcoming calendar?
Once its listed dates have passed, a race moves to the past-editions view unless another upcoming edition is recorded. Cancelled events also leave the upcoming list. The race guide stays available, and the event returns when a new date is added.