Folkestone Coastal 10k

Race Location
Coastal Park, near Leas Cliff Lift lower station, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 1PS

Race HQ
The Race HQ will be located on the car park close to the Leas Cliff Lift lower station. Please note, this car park is not open to runners.

Timings on race day
Race HQ & Registration opens: 08:30
Junior Run Start: 09:30
Race Director's Briefing on the start line: 09:45
Elite wave starts: 09:55
Race Start: 10:00

Elite wave qualifying times
Men: 36 minutes
Women: 40 minutes
If you would like to join the Elite Wave then please do not hesitate to let us know. Don't forget to provide proof of your qualifying time.

Bag Drop
You are welcome to leave your bag at the unmanned baggage drop at Race HQ, however, this is done at your own risk and discretion. The team will not handle your bags and you will be responsible for labelling them clearly.

Facilities
Unfortunately, there are no changing facilities available at this site so we recommend arriving ready to run!

Parking
Car parking will be available within the harbour or, as an alternative, you will be able to use the Sandgate Road car park. From here you can walk to the band stand, go down the zig-zag path to the coastal park and turn left at the bottom before following signs to the start area.

Toilets
Portable toilets will be provided at Race HQ. Please note, there will be no toilet provisions on the course itself.

Headphones
Only bone conducting headphones are permitted at this event.

 

The start & finish
The race starts and finishes in the same location on the promenade close to the Race HQ.

About the course
This is an out and back, traffic free flat promenade route. It's a great race for those who are relatively new to running, but also for those more experienced runners looking for a personal best. The surface is tarmac throughout. Please be aware... it can get very windy on the promenade and, if the sea is particularly active, then you may get a little shower from the surf as you race!

Other route users
Please be aware that the promenade is not closed for the event but the marshals do there best to keep it clear for runners. You are sharing the paths with other walkers, runners and cyclists, many of whom live locally. We ask that you race with care and remain courteous at all times.

 

Recommended Kit & Footwear
Your favourite running shoes should be fine for this race. Please keep an eye on the forecast and dress appropriately for the conditions, bringing a spare set of clothes (and socks!) if needed.

Litter
Please do NOT drop litter. Bins will be provided, so please dispose of any litter correctly or take it home with you.

Water Stations
As well as a water station at the end of the race, there will be an additional water station located past Sandgate and near 3k which will double up on your return.
Whilst we will ensure that our water stations are well supplied, runners should ensure that they are fully hydrated and also consider carrying their own water.

Going Green
To help reduce the carbon footprint of this race, we would like to encourage all our runners to bring their own camel packs or reusable cups for this race. Our teams at the water stations will be happy to fill any receptacle that you might bring with you so that you stay hydrated and racing fit! If you are able to car share, then this would be wonderful!

Your route & marshals...
Your course will be clearly marked using large route arrows and directional cones, as well as being marshalled throughout. Please listen and obey all marshal instructions given. There will be a sweep marshal which will follow the last runner to make sure that no one is left on the route. All marshals will remain in place until stood down by the sweep marshal.

Spectators
We always welcome anyone that would like to cheer on our runners and join the good spirit of the race by lending their encouragement and support.

 

We are proud to invite our junior racers to the start line for their very own dedicated event so that they can experience the thrill of race day for themselves.

The approximately 600m race will take place at 09:30, before the main race.

While this race will not be chip timed, all runners will receive a finishers medal. Race numbers are only available for collection on the day. 

Parents are responsible for collecting their children at the finish line. And, if parents are accompanying younger racers then no additional entry is required. However, participating parents will not receive a chip time or medal.

We hope that you will join us in supporting our young runners with uproarious cheers as they cross the finish line!

 

Medals & Prizes
There will be a bespoke medal awarded to all finishers of the 10k and there is a cash prize of £100 for first man and first lady, sponsored by SAGA.

Trophies
Top three male & female
1st male age cats in 5 year bands 40-75
1st female age cats in 5 year bands 35-70
First male and female team - 3 to score and must be in club kit
First corporate team - 3 to score

Weather permitting, the presentation will take place approximately 45 - 60 minutes after the first runner has crossed the finish line and when all the prize winners have arrived home.

Please listen for announcements from your Race Director.

Results
Live and provisional results will be available on the Nice Work website asap after the race. If you have any questions regarding the live results, please ensure that you have emailed this through to us by midday on the following Thursday. Any changes submitted after this time will not be included in the final results.