Run Whitstable & Herne Bay 5k, 10k and Half Marathon - Spring
About the Event
Enjoy a fast and flat seaside run along the stunning North Kent coast at the Run Whitstable & Herne Bay Spring races on Sunday, 22 March 2026. Starting at 9:00 AM from the Hampton Pier Recreation Ground, this event offers a fantastic choice of distances with a Half Marathon, a 10K, and a 5K, all following a beautiful, wheelchair-friendly waterfront path. The out-and-back courses are perfect for setting a personal best, with the half marathon incorporating a unique initial loop before tackling the scenic 10K route twice. Organized by Fix Events, runners can expect professional chip timing, instant results, a high-quality finisher's medal, and the option to pre-order limited-edition technical tees. With entries closing on 15 March 2026, secure your spot early for a brilliantly organized spring run with breathtaking sea views.
Races Offered
Half-marathon
Mar 22, 2026
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Distance —
21.1K
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Running
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09:00
10K
Mar 22, 2026
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10K
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10:00
5K
Mar 22, 2026
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5K
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10:00
Weather History
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for March in Herne Bay.
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5.0° / 11.2°
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0.7° / 7.0°
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Avg sunshine hours
7h 8m
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Avg rainfall
2.6 mm
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Avg snowfall
0.1 cm
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Avg wind speed
16.2 km/h (Gentle breeze)
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Sweat loss rate
Low
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Course conditions
Firm and slightly soft
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Max UV Index
Low (2.8)
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Humidity
80.7%
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Sunrise
07:05
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Sunset
19:00
About Herne Bay
Learn more about the host city, Herne Bay.
Herne Bay is a seaside town on the north coast of Kent in South East England. It is 6 miles (10 km) north of Canterbury and 4 miles (6 km) east of Whitstable. It neighbours the ancient villages of Herne and Reculver and is part of the City of Canterbury local government district, although it remains a separate town with countryside between it and Canterbury. Herne Bay's seafront is home to the world's first freestanding purpose-built Clock Tower, built in 1837. From the late Victorian period until 1978, the town had the second-longest pier in the United Kingdom.
