Distance: 10km & 5km
Date: Sunday 26th March 2023
Location: Minnis Bay, Birchington, Kent
Main Race Start Time: 10km & 5km at 10am
Fun Run Start Time: 1 Mile Kids Fun Run at 11:30am
Shiver me timbers - yo-ho-ho the Smugglers are back in 2023!
It's back and for 2023 we have added a 5k option (actually 5.3k, but that's more aarghs for your money)!! Possibly the only race started in Kent with a cannon firing. Live music, muskets and real pirates! The 10k route follows the the seafront from Minnis Bay to Reculver, infamous for its smuggling in days gone by. Every finisher will also get a special medal commissioned for the event.
We are also adding alongside the new 5k option, a 1 mile kids fun run. The kids fun run will be at 11:30am, after the 10k and 5k and can be entered on the day.
About
This route is suitable for both beginners and more experienced runners! There will be live pirates, parrots and gun crews and our usual fun and friendly atmosphere. Bring the whole family and enjoy this lovely coastal location.
As with all of our events we organise, we will be using the very latest chip timing. We will be providing a live feed onto our website for results - so cross the line and your result goes live!
There are prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd male and female,1st Male and Female VET40, 50 and 60 in the 10k and 1st, 2nd and 3rd male and female in the 5.3k.
Facilities at venue:
Toilets, but no changing facilities at this location. Car park (payable locally). Full refreshments available on-site.
Entry fee:
10k Advanced entries: £20 affiliated club members, £22 unaffiliated
On-the-day (subject to space): £30
5k Advanced entries: £14 affiliated club members, £16 unaffiliated
On-the-day (subject to space): £25
Advanced entries available until 1pm the Monday before the event (subject to space). On the day entries may be available subject to space until 9:30am on the day.
Under UK Athletics rules the minimum age for this race is 15 years on the day, for the 5k the minimum age is 11 years on the day.
For great tips about nutrition, training and hydration for training and on race day we recommend visiting https://www.verywellfit.com/hydration-and-running-2911541
Location & Route Map
Postcode: CT7 9QP
