The Thackray Williams Sevenoaks 7 returns to Knole Park this summer to celebrate 30 years of sublime racing in this stunning location
 

   Sunday 13 July, 09:00
   Knole Park, Kent
   7 miles, 3.5k chip timed Junior Run
   Challenging, Hilly, Multi-terrain & Trail
By kind permission of Knole Estate & The National Trust

Overview
2025 marks the 30th edition of this iconic race - a challenging seven miles of exhilarating twists, turns and climbs through the stunning landscapes of Knole Park. Whether you're an affiliated runner racing under club colours, a team of family, friends or colleagues, or an unaffiliated lone ranger racing for the simple joy of it, Sevenoaks AC cordially invites you to join the celebrations and take on the Thackray Williams Sevenoaks 7. A sublime race you'll want to revisit year after year. The Thackray Williams Sevenoaks 7 forms part of the Kent Grand Prix 2025.

The chip timed Junior Run is a 3.5km run for aspiring racers of 9 - 15 years of age following a section of the main race. It is free to enter and mainly takes place on tarmac paths with approximately 1km on track through woodland. Pre-entries are encouraged and are available via the link below. 

Route Information
View and download detailed route maps (including GPX files):
 

Running for a Cause 
Profits from The Thackray Williams Sevenoaks 7 are donated to The Running Charity.
Their mission is to nurture young people who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness  and help them to reach their full potential. They achieve this through a suite of running and personal development programmes and by creating a supporting community in which they can flourish.

Race Highlights
•    Stunning trails with picturesque scenery
•    Forms part of the Kent Grand Prix
•    Friendly race day atmosphere
•    Cash prize available for breaking course record
•    Chip timed Junior run

What’s Included
•    Bespoke medal
•    Free photographs
•    Trophies & prizes for leading runners of main race
•    Trophies for leading boys & girls of the junior run


Breaking the Course Record
£50 cash prize available for breaking the current course record (only two years old!)
Male: 38:24 (set 2023)
Female: 44:52 (set 2024)

A further £50 cash prize available for breaking the all time course record
Male: 35:52 (set 2002)
Female: 41:31 (set 2011)

On-the-Day Entry Fee (subject to availability)
•    7 Miles: £25
•    3.5k Junior Run: £0

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