Herne Bay 10k 2025
Herne Bay 10k
Sunday 22 Jun 2025
£17.49 Aged 16 and over | £11.00 Children, under 6s free
Minimum fundraising target: £50
Life is worth Racing for. Enter Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life and raise money for life-saving cancer research.
About the 10k event
Looking for more of a challenge without any pressure? Race for Life 10k is for you!
Our 10k events are now chip-timed, so you can find out if you’ve beaten your personal best – while you’re raising funds to help beat cancer.
10k is just over 6 miles. Take it at your own pace or push yourself a little more. Have fun with it and enjoy the atmosphere.
Join forces or go solo
You can take part in any Race for Life event as an individual or a group to raise money for life-saving research. Walk, jog or run together in a group or go solo at your own pace, or lead the way as a Group Leader and get family, friends and colleagues involved! However you choose to get muddy, you’re helping to beat cancer.
Warm up with other Race for Lifers
Shake off any pre-Race nerves and get moving with our fun warm-up session just before your event.
Supporters and spectators welcome
Bring along as many supporters as you like to cheer you on! We’ve got things for everyone to do, check out the Location section above to see what’s happening on the day.
Soak up the atmosphere
After you've completed the course, stay on and celebrate with other participants, friends and family with a picnic in the park.
Your entry fee covers the cost of your event, but your fundraising helps us save and improve lives. Join the celebration, join the family, and join the thousands helping to raise the money we need to power Cancer Research UK’s biggest discoveries.
Event details
Once you sign up for your Race for Life event, you'll receive an email with all the need-to-know details to help you feel fully prepared for the day.
Meeting point
The start line and finish area is within Hampton Pier Recreation Ground.
If using what3words, enter ///today.rests.pink in the free app, to find the exact starting point.
By car:
General Event Parking: There is no specific parking for participants at this event. All of the surrounding roads are free to park. There will be road closures affecting Hampton Pier Avenue, Western Esplanade, Chamberlain Drive, West Cliff Drive and Swalecliffe Avenue from 10:15am-11:30am so please consider this when making your plans.
Blue Badge Parking: There is blue badge parking available within Swalecliffe Avenue Car Park. If you let the stewards know on arrival at the entrance to Swalecliffe Drive they will guide you through.
Volunteer Parking: Parking instructions for volunteers arriving by car will be commuincated by the event manager nearer the time.
Drop Offs: There is no specific drop off area for this event.
Electric Charging points: The closest electic charging points are at Lidl Herne Bay CT6 8NZ 0.9 miles or Central Parade CT6 5JQ 0.8 miles.
Public transport and pedestrians:
Pedestrians: You can access the event site off Hampton Pier Avenue via Swalecliffe Avenue or you can walk straight in from the sea wall if walking from Hampton/Herne Bay or Whitstable.
Train: The closest train station is Herne Bay which is 1 mile (approx 20 min walk) to the event site.
Bus: There are a number of bus routes that drop outside the Hampton Inn.
Cycling & Bike Racks: There are none available at this event.
Dogs allowed
Suitable for pushchairs
Wheelchair accessible
Toilets
No bag drop
Refreshments
No showers
No parking
This event is deemed wheelchair accessible with assistance. There are two steep inclines and declines which can be avoided by following the relevant accessible signage. There will be marshals in position to direct accordingly. Please note that this accessible diversion may be slightly shorter in distance.
We aim for maximum accessibility at our events. Our contact centre and on-site team are ready to assist with any needs or questions you may have.
Additional Support request badges are available, and our Event Managers are trained Dementia Friends.
Bring a water bottle
We’re trying to reduce single-use plastic at Race for Life. Please bring your own reusable water bottle, already filled. We'll provide an ecofriendly water-refill station at the finish that uses as little single-use plastic as possible.
Have the right kit
It’s a good idea to check the weather before your event and dress accordingly. Think breathable sports gear (leggings and shorts are ideal) and well-fitting trainers. For Pretty Muddy, wear something you don’t mind getting dirty.
Check out the latest range of Race for Life clothing and accessories in our online shop.
Be sun smart
Stay sun safe by finding shade when you’re not on the course and covering up with clothes, a hat and sunglasses. On parts you can’t cover, use sunscreen with at least SPF15 and a 4 or 5 star rating. Find out more about being sun smart.
Your back sign and race number
Remember to bring your back sign and Race number which will be sent to you in the post – don’t forget safety pins so you can attach them to you.
We're with you every step of the way
Get fundraising support
When you sign up to an event, you'll get fundraising support every step of the way. Get top tips, ideas and resources to help you hit your target and raise as much money as possible for life-saving cancer research.
Prepare for your 10k event
Choose a training plan to help you get Race for Life ready. You could even use Strava or Fitbit to track your walk, jog or run.
Facebook community support
Once you've signed up, join the Race for Life Super Supporters Facebook group to help you get motivated!
