North Downs Run

Gravesham District, United Kingdom • 28 Jun 2026

North Downs Run

The North Downs Run is scheduled for Sunday 28 June 2026. Entries are open and online entry closes on 14 June 2026. Entry fees for 2026 are £38 for affiliated runners and £40 for non affiliated runners. If places remain on race day, entries will be available at a cost of £45.

The route is a multi terrain course of about 30 km that runs through the Kent countryside and includes hilly and rocky sections. A route profile and elevation map are provided by the organisers for people who wish to review the course.

The event is licensed by Run Britain and received a BARR Gold Rating for Outstanding Race Management in 2023. The 2025 race was the 41st staging and had 413 finishers; temperatures exceeded 30°C that year. Around 120 marshals and other helpers supported the 2025 event. Results from multiple past years are maintained by the organisers. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

30 km
North Downs Run
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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