A superbly crafted Spring marathon & half marathon through some of Kent's prettiest countryside for your racing pleasure... Will you accept the challenge?

This is a Nice Work race
This means that this is an original Nice Work race, fully hosted and organised by us.

Event Overview:
This popular Kent Spring race sees a two-lap marathon and a single lap half marathon, covering the undulating, quiet, wide lanes outside Ashford in Kent plus a short section on the Pilgrims Way. Both races carry UKA licences and are accurately measured, which means that a good time for marathon runners could see you secure a ‘Good for Age’ time for a certain somewhat larger big-city marathon!

Both races are suitable for runners of all abilities, from experienced athletes to those new to half or full marathon races. More to the point, this is known for being a friendly event. The race always attracts great reviews and, for those of you who are experienced marathon runners, the event makes a refreshing change from some of the busy, big city affairs.

Course Details:
The scenic, rural route weaves its way out into the countryside north of Ashford and heads out through the nearby countryside in and around and the pretty Kent villages of Charing and Westwell. The Kent Spring Marathon & Half Marathon course is an undulating, multi-terrain course. The final 1.5k of the race is downhill so fast finishes are guaranteed.  Aid stations will be plentiful and well-stocked!

The roads will be not closed for the event, but they are quiet lanes. However, please still be aware that there may be vehicles on the course.
Please be aware, there is a six hour cut-off for this event. If it will take you longer please contact us at info@nice-work.org.uk

Route Map:
You can view the route maps below. You'll be able to download the route in different formats including GPX.
Marathon
Half Marathon

Available Races/Distances:
Marathon / Half Marathon

About our charity partner... The Samaritans, Ashford & Tenterden:
Your entry will help to raise valuable funds for our 2025 partner charity... The Samaritans, Ashford & Tenterden.

The Samaritans work tirelessly to ensure that they are there every day and night of the year for anyone struggling to cope. They make sure that people have somewhere to turn and support when they need it most. They work with communities to let people know they're there for them and they campaign to make suicide prevention a priority.

You can find out more information about The Samaritans, Ashford and Tenterden... here.
And, you can donate / help raise valuable funds via their JustGiving pages... here.

Prizes:
Bespoke medal for all finishers.
Trophy with e-certificates & £5 voucher prize for 1st, 2nd & 3rd male & female winners (both distances)
E-certificates and £5 voucher prize for 1st male & female age group categories (both distances)
E-certificates and £5 voucher prize for 1st male junior & female junior (Half Marathon only)
Team prizes on offer! - First male and female team - 3 to score and must be in club kit (both distances)

On-the-day-Entry Fees (subject to availability only):
Marathon race: £45.00
Half Marathon races: £35.00

A note on racing sustainably:
We are doing our best to work sustainably and to ensure that the carbon footprint of our races is kept as low as possible. We are always working on new initiatives and you can read more about these...  here!

A note on headphones:
Due to new UKA rules that came into force on 01 April 2024, in the ear and over the ear headphones are no longer permitted at running events unless otherwise stated. Bone conducting headphones are permitted however, if you do choose to wear bone conducting headphones, then we ask that you have the volume turned down low enough to hear the marshal instructions.

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