Frequently Asked Questions

What do I get?
You will receive each day...
1) A really special finishers medal, custom made and designed, not a generic one.
2) A goody bag at the finish, which has goodies in, not a bunch of adverts. There will be nothing healthy in our goody bags, things they contain for example, chocolate, crisps, cider.
3) A well stocked base camp with plenty of nibbles and refreshments for post race replenishment. Again there is nothing healthy here, no isotonic drinks or fruit. But cookies, crisps, nuts, pringles, M&Ms and those sorts of things!

Where do I park?
There are two free car parks very close to the start/finish as indicated below, there is also free street parking in the area but all the runners should be able to fit in the car parks with no problem. Post code for Sat Navs is CT6 8DL (Google Maps)

When do I get my race number?
You'll pick this up on race day morning from the race base camp.

Are there time limits?
Yes, seven hours. Please note that this is a hard time limit. If you finish after this time you will be recorded as a DNF.

Do you have secure baggage facilities
No. But you're free to leave bags at the start/finish. There will always be someone around but we can't guarantee their security, in the event of rain we can't guarantee things won't get wet.

Can I leave my own drinks/food at the aid station?
Yes no problem at all, we have a dedicated table for runners own supplies if they have anything special that they'd like to bring along..

Trail shoes? Road Shoes?
Road shoes. Its 99+% on decent surfaces.

Is the course closed to the public?
No. We are using the Oyster Bay Trail which is part of a cycle route and is a nice enough walk alongside the coast. Runners do not have the right of way and need to be considerate of other users of the land, especially near the start/finish area which is a popular area for people walking their dogs, so beware of animals and leads. Please don't litter. We'll have a bin at the base camp and there are others on the course.

What on course facilities do you provide?
Water, squash, nibbles, starter, timekeeper and encouragement every lap! Base station will be well stocked for all runners. This is a typical example of the picnics, sorry aid station, we have...

Can I leave personal drinks at the drinks station?
Yes, you may want to label it and we will not be responsible for folks drinking the wrong drinks!

Are there any facilities at the start/finish area?
Aside from base camp, no. There are public toilets right by the start/finish area, plus at both ends of the route, right by the turnarounds, there are also some about 50 yards off the course at Tankerton, oppostite the brightly coloured life guard hut (up the hill!)

Can I use an ipod or mp3 player on the course?
Yes. Though please be aware that you are running on public footpaths with the general public so make sure that you pay attention to cyclists, people, children on bikes, wildlife and so on.

Public Transport?
Herne Bay has a train station, less than a mile from the start/finish.