Lots of reasons to do this race. Outstanding marshalling, great scenery and an excellent venue with easy parking and generous 'goodies' at the finish. The 10 mile course is tough - especially the 'double whammy' of the final two hills - but the option of a 10K is a great idea for beginners or those looking for a shorter workout. Usual superb organisation by Sporting Events and Sittingbourne Striders.

Sittingbourne Research Centre (Hub) is a really pleasant, comfortable base from which to start.
Despite the challenging undulated route the miles flew by because there were so many friendly Striders along the route cheering and encouraging me along, made my day! Look forward to competing again next year, thank you xxx

My first 10 mile race in 30 years and I was the oldest one out there. Fantastic marshals who supported you throughout, well positioned water stations, even a medic on a bike which I had never seen before. The 10km and 10 miler started in waves, after the split I was on my own, lovely scenery but the hills felt constant, almost all up hill especially tough the one near the end. Lovely finish with lots of drinks and food freebies at the end. A lovely day.

Fantastic route albeit undulating! Beautiful scenery and lovely facilities. Marshalls are all extremely supportive and create a wonderful atmosphere. Much appreciation goes to the homemade baking team and the after run massage people. A top quality event. Definitely be back again (fourth time) to earn a T-shirt and medal. Well done

I was really nervous but everybody made a point of saying well done on the way round and made me feel really comfortable. Having the juniors give out medals at the end was a lovely touch.

A very challenging, but attractive course with nice scenery. Slightly shortened but that couldn’t be helped, and the organisers had clearly worked hard on the route. The marshals were very friendly and supportive, with plenty about to help the runners. It was also a very friendly event, with runners and staff all helping each other; which made for a great atmosphere.
The HQ was good too, on a nice site with nice stalls and facilities. Loads of cakes and refreshments from friendly people. Also it was nice trophy presentation at the end.
Even though this was a challenging course, that shouldn’t put off beginners. I would definitely enter this again

Lovely scenery! Beautiful route along with a few very steep hills. Free Tshirt, redbulls, fruit, water, refreshments, home made cakes, biccies. Massages were available! There was a couple of stalls where i purchased some cool socks

Everything is well organised, thought through and the Sittingbourne Striders make it very special and friendly. Very positive and encouraging. Thank you!!!

I Will always recommend this race

Really well-organised, friendly, excellent medal and t-shirt, tasty free food stalls, free after run massage from The Oast, good facilities, nice countryside route with some hill challenge to it. Thoroughly enjoyed the event and will be booking again next year!

Very well organised, marshalls were really supportive and encouraging, great facilities and available goodies at the end. The route was just a bit too hilly.

Great views. Some evil hills

Super well organised with treats when we finished - awesome!!

I will return

Best event I have attended in a long time, the organisers, marshals and venue were amazing, no stinky porta loos, happy friendly atmosphere, all marshals and event staff/ volunteers were super friendly and encouraging. The route was good minus the hills, definitely would do it again, not for the route but to support of the fabulous event.