Ashford Striders
Next Race: 13/06/2025
Charing Playing Fields, Charing, Ashford, TN27 0JJ
Next Race: 13/06/2025
Charing Playing Fields, Charing, Ashford, TN27 0JJ
As spring unfurls into summer, get ready for another spellbinding edition of the Ashford Striders Charing 10k!
Friday 13 June, 19:00
Charing, Kent
10k & Junior Run
Tarmac, Quiet Country Lanes, Short Trail Section, Undulating
Overview
A Friday evening race event with a heartwarming community vibe that all the family can enjoy. This race takes advantage of the lighter summer evenings and provides a spellbinding route through the pretty Kent village of Charing, exploring country lanes towards Estwell and a stretch along the Pilgrims Way. The Ashford Striders welcome and encourage runners of all abilities so there's no cut off time and fantastic support from the local community and marshals there to spur you through every twist, turn and incline to the finish.
Route Information
View and download detailed route maps (including GPX files):
Race Highlights
• Evening race
• Quiet lanes
• Friendly community vibes
• Junior Run (not chip timed)
What’s Included
• Bespoke medal
• Trophies & prizes for leading runners
On-the-Day Entry Fee (subject to availability)
• 10k: £25
• Junior Run: £6
Event information will be sent out to all registered entrants prior to race day
Race Start: Charing Playing Fields, Charing, Ashford TN27 0JJ
Parking
Please note, car parking will NOT be available on the Charing Playing Fields.
Instead, parking has been arranged in a field close to Race HQ and will be available from 17:00.
Please follow signs and marshal instructions.
What3Words Location: https://w3w.co/covenants.avoid.fries
Parking will cost £1 on entry. Please ensure that you have the correct change available.
A reminder that there will be NO PARKING ALLOWED on The Moat.
If you park elsewhere in the village, please observe all parking restrictions.
Please park considerately and do not block junctions, pedestrian areas or driveways.
By Train/Bus:
Charing Train Station is around half a mile away from the playing fields. There are also local bus services available.