Mount Ephraim 10K 2015

First time I've covered this race.  Tough one with a good few hills starting and finishing at Mount Ephraim Gardens and taking in the pleasant lanes of Hernhill, just outside Faversham.



Mount Ephraim 10K 2015 (452 pics)

Margate Race for Life 2015, Palm Bay

Glorious sunshine greeted the pink ladies as over 1500 took part in this year's annual Race for Life at Palm Bay.

Margate Race for Life 2015 (257 pics)

Folkestone Coastal 10K 2015

Gale force winds, low temperatures, driving rain and sheets of spume coming in off the sea greeted the runners for this ever popular race.  Despite that, the course record fell and many personal bests were registered, as over 550 runners turned out to brave the elements.
Folkestone Coastal 10K 2015 (872 pics)

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Harbour Wallbanger 2015

Grey skies and typical bank holiday weather gloom didn't put a dampener on this popular and unusual beach race.  Almost 150 runners turned out for the 8th annual Wallbanger, which was won comfortably by Tom Millard of Canterbury Harriers.

Harbour Wallbanger 2015 (288 pics)

Sittingbourne Invicta 10K 2015

The harsh sunshine made this one a pain to snap.  The race itself was a good one, with fast winning times being recorded.

Sittingbourne Invicta 10K 2015 (334 pics)

Podplus Ashford Marathon & Half Marathon 2015

New event for 2015.  Country lane course around the villages bordering Ashford.  Well organised race, with very friendly competitors.  This one is sure to return next year.

Ashford Marathon & Half 2015 (492 pics)

Dirty Dozen Races 12K & 6K, London South, 18 April 2015

Time for another round of muddy mayhem.  This time the 12K & 6K races took part on the same day, which made for a pretty hectic schedule.  The course was substantially different this time, and some of the changes weren't for the better (IMHO).  Most disappointed by the omission of the obstactle I liked best - the Fire Fly.  The new layout made it difficult to get to various of the obstacles and some I managed not to find at all.  But it was still a fun day, if made troublesome by the harsh glare of the sun.

Dirty Dozen Races 2015, London South (1039 pics)

University of Kent Canterbury 10K 2015

Decent turnout for the inaugural University of Kent 10K.  Quite pleasant weather too, though the constant in-out sun made for difficult snapping conditions.  Nice scenic route along the Crab & Winkle Way seemed popular with the competitors and the event proved to be a great success.

University of Kent 10K 2015 (376 pics)

Folkestone 10 Mile Race 2015

As if the grey skies & persistent cold drizzle weren't enough, a mist swept in too, just make conditions a bit more fun ;)  And my back up camera suffered probably fatal shutter issue too.  Aside from that, cracking race :p

Folkestone 10 Mile Race 2015 (430 pics)

Paddock Wood Half Marathon 2015

A day of gusty winds and frequent squally showers.  But the runners took the conditions in good spirit, as ever.

Paddock Wood Half Marathon 2015 (410 pics)

Hastings Half Marathon 2015

It's a whopper, by my standards.  Major race, around 3000 finishers.  Tried to snap as many of them as I could.

Hastings Half Marathon 2015 (2642 pics)

Canterbury 10K 2015

First time I've covered this race.  Nice flat course starting and finishing in the picturesque village of Chartham near Canterbury.  Lots of potential for fast times.  Well organised event that seemed very popular with the competitors. Only real down side was the light, which was quite low and quite hazy, not ideal for snapping.

Canterbury 10K 2015 (419 pics)

Lydd Half Marathon & 20 Mile 2015

Weather turned out to be lovely again in Lydd, as per last year.  With the new 20 miler taking place alongside the traditional half marathon, the field was about double that of previous years, with many using the new race as marathon preparation.  One of the best races I've covered, with very friendly runners.  Somewhat odd that the race started in the road, rather than in the field, as was the case in the past.

Lydd Half Marathon & 20 Mile 2015 (1308 pics)

Ricki Savage Thanet 20 Mile Race 2015

The Thanet 20 returned after a year's break, in memory of Ricki Savage who tragically died at the age of 27 after taking part in the 2013 Dublin Marathon.  As ever, organisation was excellent.  The sun shone, though the competitors had a very strong wind to contend with.  Light was an issue, but then it always seems to be at any race I cover.  Nothing whatsoever to do with my own ineptitude with the camera, of course ;)

Thanet 20 Miler 2015 (865 pics)

Headcorn Half Marathon 2015

This year's race built on the success of the inaugural event in 2014.  Turnout was up, the day turned out largely pleasant with good spells of sunshine & the unexpectedly fine weather was largely responsible for the race starting 10 minutes late as a surge of on-the-day entrants decided to take part.  Organisation was excellent again, and the general vibe was superb, with very friendly competitors and marshals.

Headcorn Half Marathon 2015 (751 pics)

Kent Fitness League 2014/15 - Rd 7 - Rough Common, Canterbury

A nail biting finish saw Craig Sharp of Dartford Harriers narrowly beat Thanet's Noel Sutton to the overall KFL 2014/15 title, with Deal Tri's Jill Cliff confirmed as ladies champion despite not running at Canterbury.

KFL 2014/15, Rough Common (430 pics)

Ashford & District 10K 2015

A decent sized field enjoyed an unexpectedly long spell of nice sunshine, on a day when heavy rain had been forecast.

Ashford & District 10K 2015 (897 pics)

Canterbury 10 Mile Race 2015

Another big turnout for this popular race.  Mostly snapped from a different vantage point this time, having been constantly impeded by traffic in previous years.

Canterbury 10 Mile Race 20015 (982 pics)

Kent Fitness League 2014/15 - Rd 5 - Minnis Bay

Heavy rain in the days before the annual 'Battle of the Somme' ensured another muddy spectacle and challenging course for the competitors.



KFL 2014/15 - Rd 5 - Minnis Bay (620 pics)

Thanet Mountain Bike Duathlon 2015

A day of sunshine but strong and chilly winds greeted the competitors.  The light was consistently difficult for snapping.  As ever, an enjoyable event to cover.

Thanet Mountain Bike Duathlon 2015 (378 pics)

Margate Parkrun #91, 1 January 2015

Many who took part in the Whitstable run had a quick skittle down the Thanet Way and also ran the Margate NYD Parkrun, which started 90 minutes later.  Record field for this event of 100 runners - on what was my 100th race covered, by coincidence.

Margate Parkrun #91 (200 pics)

Whitstable Parkrun #220, 1 January 2015

133 hardy souls braved hangovers and a brisk winter breeze to tackle 5K along the bracing Whitstable coastline.

Whitstable Parkrun #220 (243 pics)

Whitstable Parkrun #218, 25 December 2014

What better way to start Xmas Day than with a bracing run in Whitstabubble ;)

Whitstable Parkrun #218 (236 pics)