Join us for a super fast, super special, rural 10k where every step, every breath is perfection. 

This is a Partner race
This means that we are working with a host Partner Organisation and provide timing and/or race management services for their event.

Event Overview:
This beautiful summer’s race is pacey using the flat, quiet lanes around East Peckham and is a genuine pb event. Organised on behalf of the Paddock Wood & District Lions Club this well-marshalled race will, once again, be looking to help support local charities.  The race is perfect for runners of all abilities, from those looking to complete their first 10k to seasoned club athletes and has wonderful community vibes. Enjoy the race-day buzz and let's not forget some amazing encouragement from the volunteer marshals too!

Course Details: *SEE NOTES ON UPDATE BELOW*
The race takes place on the outskirts of East Peckham village and uses quiet country lanes. The course is primarily flat with no noticeable hills. The start will be on the playing fields, but the rest of the route is tarmac. Although the race is on quiet lanes, it is not traffic free and you should be aware of the likelihood of some traffic. The course will have been inspected for hazards prior to the race but runners are asked to exercise the usual caution when running. The race carries a certificate of course accuracy.

*UPDATE TO THE COURSE* We have had to make some updates to the course to accommodate urgent works that will be undertaken by Kent County Council in the coming days. Works will include felling trees and removing some old building structures on the adjacent school grounds. These works will entail the use of large machinery and equipment. Kent County Council have already fenced off the area and works are due to start imminently.

To accommodate the works, our course experts have been working hard to craft an alternative route that will enable the race to go ahead. We will have marshals and signage on the course to guide you, however, it is important to note that the route will differ slightly from the GPX and course map included in the link below. The final distance will be closer to 10.5k and, unfortunately, the race will no longer carry a course accuracy certificate.

Route Map:
You can view the route map here. 
You'll be able to download the route in different formats including GPX.
*THE FINAL COURSE WILL DIFFER SLIGHTLY FROM THE ROUTE IN THIS LINK. PLEASE SEE THE ABOVE NOTE/UPDATE*

Available Races/Distances:
10K 

Prizes:
Bespoke medal for all finishers.
Prizes for the leading men and women, plus leading vet categories.

On-the-day Entry Fees (subject to availability only):
10K race: £25.00

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.

Photographs
2024 photographs were taken by Steven Dungate... https://www.facebook.com/steven.dungate?locale=en_GB

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