Run Whitstable & Herne Bay Summer 5K, 10K & Half Marathon May
5K, 10K and Half Marathon in Herne Bay on a flat fast coastal route along the Kent waterfront.
| Date | Sunday 10th May, 2026 |
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| Distance | 10K + other events: 5K, Half Marathon, Fun Run |
| Location | Hampton Pier Recreation Ground |
| Town/City | Herne Bay |
| Area | Kent |
| Start postcode | CT6 8EJ |
| Start time | 9:30am |
| Organiser | Chris Fix Events |
| Website | Visit website |
| Run For Charity | Start Fundraising On GoFundMe |
Run Whitstable and Herne Bay Summer is a 5K, 10K and Half Marathon in Herne Bay, Kent, following flat coastal routes along the seafront between Herne Bay and Whitstable. The courses start and finish near Hampton Pier Recreation Ground and use smooth waterfront paths beside the Kent coastline.
The routes are known for fast running conditions with flat terrain, sea views and traffic free sections throughout. The 5K and 10K use out and back coastal courses, while the Half Marathon covers extended waterfront sections along the Whitstable and Herne Bay coastline, making the event popular for PB attempts and summer road running.