Wye King Challenge Half Marathon
Wye, United Kingdom • 9 Aug 2026
Wye King Challenge 10k & Half Marathon
The event returns in 2026 with a new event HQ. It is based in the village of Wye, halfway between Canterbury and Ashford, and uses routes that run across the valley and along country lanes and paths. The course passes the chalk crown carved into the hillside for King Edward VII's 1902 coronation, which gives the event its name.
Distances
- 10k mixed terrain route.
- Half marathon mixed terrain route.
The venue is at Wye Village Hall and Recreation Ground on Bridge Street, TN25 5EA. Facilities at the venue include toilets, refreshments and a small event village where food and drink are available after the run. Entry fees vary by distance and by affiliation status. Advanced entry prices listed are £24 for affiliated 10k runners and £26 for unaffiliated 10k runners, with on the day entries subject to space at £30. Half marathon advanced entries are £32 for affiliated runners and £34 for unaffiliated runners, with on the day entries subject to space at £40.
Under UK Athletics rules the minimum age for both the 10k and the half marathon is 17 years on the day. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.