Port Lympne 10K & 5K Challenge
The Port Lympne 10k & 5k Challenge takes place within the grounds of the Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve and gives you a unique opportunity to see lots of different animals around the reserve.
| Date | Sunday 17th October, 2021 |
|---|---|
| Distance | 10K + other events: 5K |
| Location | Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve |
| Town/City | Lympne |
| Area | Kent |
| Start postcode | CT21 4LR |
| Start time | 9:00am |
| Organiser | Sporting Events UK |
| Website | Visit website |
The race gives you a unique opportunity to see lots of different animals around the reserve. The route winds its way all around the site, and is open exclusively for the start of the run.
By taking part and fundraising for this year’s Port Lympne Challenge you will be protecting critically endangered Gorillas by supporting The Aspinall Foundation’s reintroduction projects in Gabon and Congo boosting wild populations and protecting an entire ecosystem.
Our Free Event Village will be open from 7:30am on the Port Lympne Grasslands outside of the main park where you will find Race HQ, stalls, food/drink and entertainment. The 5K and 10K races both start and finish at our event village so please bring spectators along to cheer you on and enjoy the day.
Please note:
- Race entry does not include entry into the main park after the race has finished.
- Spectators will have to pay park entry prices if they wish to enter the main park.
However, if you fundraise over £50 for The Aspinall Foundation for your run you will receive two free day entry tickets as a thanks from The Aspinall Foundation, valid for 12 months! Start Fundraising now using The Aspinall Foundation Just Giving page: https://www.justgiving.com/jaf. Funds raised will go towards The Aspinall Foundations overseas projects to protect endangered animals from extinction and help to return more animals #backtothewild!
Within the Race HQ you will also have the opportunity to buy some special merchandise to celebrate your visit.
EVERY finisher will get a unique medal.
Port Lympne is easy to get to being just 5 minutes from the M20, near Hythe in Kent. A friendly, fun event with our usual great atmosphere
Facilities at venue:
Toilets facilities. Free car parking. Refreshments available.
10k Entry fee:
Advanced entries: £18 affiliated club members, £20 unaffiliated
On-the-day: No on the day entries
5k Entry fee:
Advanced entries: £16 affiliated club members, £18 unaffiliated
On-the-day: No on the day entries
ADVANCED ENTRIES OPEN UNTIL 1PM THE MONDAY BEFORE THE EVENT.
Under UK Athletics rules the minimum age for the 10km race is 15 years on the day and 11 years for the 5km race.
