Folkestone Rotary Half Marathon

Event dates

28-Sep-2008 - Folkestone Rotary Half Marathon The Leas, Folkestone

The Rotary Club of Folkestone this year, under the guidance of Ray Johnson, an experienced Marathon runner, together with the assistance of The Folkestone Running Club will continue this successful event. This event will allow runners to raise money for both Rotary and their chosen charities. More details are available on the Folkestone Rotary Club website Folkestone Rotary Club website where application forms may be downloaded.

Alternatively, if preferred, it would be possible to register and pay online via www.runnersworld.co.uk/events .

The event will be held on Sunday 28th September 2008 at 10:00am. The course will be 13.1 miles from The Leas in Folkestone, through the town near the Harbour on to the Promenade to Hythe and back, returning up the Road of Remembrance hill and finishing along the Leas. A permit has been applied for and there will be various prizes for the ‘1st’ team, and ‘1st’ Male and Female runners within various age categories. The winner will receive £100.00 sponsored by Independent Insurance Services.

The entry fee is £12.00 affiliated and £14.00 un-affiliated or after the 24th September and on the day, will be £14.00 & £16.00 respectively. It would be appreciated if the event is promoted via friends, enthusiasts and clubs via the local communities.

Ray Johnson, Race Director comments:

“This is an exciting ongoing project that will encourage people to come to Shepway, enjoy the facilities with a mainly Seafront run and further assist Rotary with local and International Charitable concerns. The club will encourage the participants to run for their chosen charity. The event was a fantastic success last year with over 730 runners and tremendous support from the crowds. There was 100% positive feedback from the Runners World comment facility. I am most pleased with the support that we have had from various sponsors, including Independent Insurance Services, Channel Moving, Medash Signs & Water for Work.

Also, the assistance and cooperation of Folkestone Running Club, Shepway District Council and the local police is appreciated. I would encourage everyone to pass information on. As with other events organised by the Rotary Club, this is an excellent opportunity to raise monies for a chosen registered charity”.