Parts of the route are a bit remote, lonely and if you were not near anyone you didn’t know if you were on the right track.

Very tough course with the numerous hills. Loved it though !

This was my first half marathon and it was memorable! The hills weren’t for the weak, but the scenery was stunning and more than made up for the uphill grind in some sections. The atmosphere was so lovely, everyone was very friendly, the Marshalls did an awesome job of providing moral support, water, traffic control and more. Really impressed! Would definitely do this race again and highly recommend it

I had been looking forward to this race for a while, I was going to run with my brother but unfortunately he had to pull out. The weather didn't look good, and the elevation profile was worrying! (This was only my second half marathon too). I ended up having a really good time. Everyone was friendly, it was well organised - large enough to be proper organisation but small enough to be personal and no huge lines or a huge squash at the start. There were no roads closed which could have helped, especially on bits where the pavement disappeared and you had to run in the road, but the marshalls were plentiful and very helpful (and brave stopping cars!). It did start to rain about an hour in and it was lashing down but that didn't spoil anything, after 14km its basically downhill all the way so you can get your speed up and run through the rain. I finished in just over two hours feeling good, fulfilled and looking forward to next year already.

It was amazing to run this half locally. Despite the weather and hills, the run was really enjoyable and varied. Very well organised and supported by the team of marshals,

A well organised and marshalled race. Everyone was very friendly and encouraging

Loads of encouraging marshals along the route, and still smiling despite the rain. The course was well sign posted. The road crossing management was exceptional this year, they were really active in trying not to hold up the runners which is no mean feat on some busy roads.

My only downside was the bag drop, my bag and all it's contents were soaked through and covered in mud (the bag not the contents) so dry clothes to put on. A gazeebo to put the bags under or in would have been much appreciated.

Thanks for a cracking event.

Really enjoyed this. Well organised, friendly fellow runners, and stunning scenery when you get up onto the Pilgrims Way. Quite hilly but it does give you some good downhill stretches to zoom down!

Really good first half marathon experience. Loads of friendly and helpful marshalls. Very well run. Only issue was lack of toilets. Very hilly course but a great test.

Great race well organised and well Marshalld would definitely recommend

Thank you to all the volunteers, marshals & anyone else that helped! You all did an awesome job & helped make a great half marathon event! Great medal, great crowd… shame there were only 488 participants

Was my first half marathon event and was an amazing day thank you to everyone involved

Loads of encouraging marshals along the route, and still smiling despite the rain. The road crossing management was really good this year, they were really active in trying not to hold up the runners which is no mean feat on some busy roads.

Thanks for a cracking event.

I might be rather biased but I have always loved Maidstone half.
Thank you all x

Too many hills