Races Half marathon · Maidstone, UK
Maidstone Half Marathon
Maidstone Half Marathon is a hilly half marathon in Maidstone, UK, held each October. Starts and finishes in Mote Park and loops out through town roads and the Kent countryside. Runners report repeated climbs and descents, so it is a demanding course for a first half. Mid-October mornings in Kent are usually cool and often damp, typically 6 to 16°C. A course as hilly as Maidstone Half Marathon must be trained for specifically — long-run routes should mimic its climbs and descents.
Page rebuilt 2026-11-14 · race facts not independently verified — confirm dates and entries on the official race site
When
October
every year
Course
hilly
Half marathon
Conditions
Mid-October mornings in Kent are usually cool and often damp, typically 6 to 16°C.
Racing this course well
Starts and finishes in Mote Park and loops out through town roads and the Kent countryside. Runners report repeated climbs and descents, so it is a demanding course for a first half.
A course as hilly as Maidstone Half Marathon must be trained for specifically — long-run routes should mimic its climbs and descents.
Getting a place
- How you get in
- Open entry: first come, first served
- Price
- £32, or £30 for affiliated runners, with entries on the day at £40 if space allows (2026 race)
Official Maidstone Half Marathon site →Checked November 2026
Race day
- Start time
- 09:30
The course in numbers
The route leaves Mote Park for town roads and country lanes, then returns to the park for the finish.
- Surface
- Road
Worth knowing
- Sporting Events UK organises the race.
- It is open to runners aged 17 and over on the day.
Pick your goal for Maidstone
Pace charts, weekly structure and timelines for the most common half marathon goals:
We don’t hold a confirmed date for this edition, so any countdown comes from the date you enter here.
Build your training around Maidstone Half Marathon.
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Asked often
- When is the Maidstone Half Marathon?
- It is held each October in Maidstone, UK. Check the official Maidstone Half Marathon site for the exact date and entry windows.
- Is the Maidstone Half Marathon course flat?
- Starts and finishes in Mote Park and loops out through town roads and the Kent countryside. Runners report repeated climbs and descents, so it is a demanding course for a first half.
- How do I enter the Maidstone Half Marathon?
- Open entry: first come, first served. Price: £32, or £30 for affiliated runners, with entries on the day at £40 if space allows (2026 race).
- How should I train for the Maidstone Half Marathon?
- Match your preparation to Maidstone Half Marathon's profile and the October weather, then protect consistency — with RunV Premium you can adapt your plan to fit your week, so one bad week never derails the block.
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