Folkestone Rotary Half Marathon

Next Race: 27/09/2026

The Grand, The Leas, Folkestone, Kent,CT20 2XL

Overall Rating

4.8/ 5

47 reviews
Would you recommend it to others? Yes
How did you rate the scenery? 5/5
How did you rate the atmosphere? 5/5
How did you rate the organisation? 5/5
Do you think this was friendly to beginners? Yes

Anthony Leyton-Thomas

Lovely local event, too much hill, not enough toilet

Lovely half overall, with a cheeky hill at the end, and two long stretches of seafront existential struggle in the middle. Not enough toilets, and the (nicely designed, dreadfully manufactured) medal fell to bits in 10 mins. Replacement medal also fell apart later in the day. Great atmosphere, though.

Reviewed using Eventrac, Sep 2025
Nikki Goodwin

Friendly local race

The dry shampoo which was clearly a freebie left over from the 10k is an awful female team winners prize. Please consider doing better next time

Reviewed using Eventrac, Sep 2025
Dan Simpson

This was the first time I have done a race like this and it was a really positive experience. Excellently organised.

Reviewed using Eventrac, Sep 2025
Lisa Harris

Great local half marathon

Loved this half marathon (Even with that hill at the end!) Marshalls were really friendly and lots of cheering public along the way. Supportive for beginners and great for those looking for a PB too.

Reviewed using Eventrac, Sep 2025
Louise Hall

PB mostly flat course

The weather was perfect, very lucky. Mostly flat course omg the seaside... Out and back, one main hill in the course that you come down and back up but it's the shorter hill of the hills. The support is incredible and the marshals did a really good job as well. Great course overall!

Reviewed using Eventrac, Sep 2025
Jenny Valentine

An excellent half marathon, definitely recommend

This was my 72nd half marathon and I have to say it was one of the Best. 1st time at Folkestone Half. Absolutely Loved the scenic route. Well organised. Superb medal. Will be entering this one again next year.
If i had to find a negative comment I would say to have more toilets!

Reviewed using Eventrac, Sep 2025
Samantha Blankley

Lovely support along the route. Well managed.

Reviewed using Eventrac, Sep 2025
Joseph Wallace

Great race, not enough toilets

Great views, unpleasant hills, friendly marshals, definitely not enough toilet provision. There were HUNDREDS of runners and only about 6 portaloos. And no public toilets nearby. Very badly thought out and many people almost missed the start of the race because the queues were so huge. Otherwise great morning.

Reviewed using Eventrac, Sep 2025
Marie watson

Friendly and well supported

Nice work team are so organised, friendly and supporting!

Reviewed using Eventrac, Sep 2025
Timothy Jones

Good race

Well organised and friendly.

Reviewed using Eventrac, Sep 2025
Zara Duffy

Well organised and great course.

Reviewed using Eventrac, Sep 2025
Jordan Saul

Dreaming until mile 12

Reviewed using Eventrac, Sep 2025
Oliver Omer

Amazing day

I had a great time today running a half marathon. Very friendly atmosphere, I would definitely recommend this event to friends and family.

Reviewed using Eventrac, Sep 2025
Stuart Manuel

Lovely run brutal hill.

A nice rumbling the coast. Beware the brutal hill in the last mile.
Also 8 portaloos for 800 odd runners plus support is very inadequate.
There was a very long queue right up to the start of the race.

Reviewed using Eventrac, Sep 2025
Philip Smith

Fantastic race by the sea.

This is fantastic run, really well organised and always running great weather... with an added fresh breeze!

Reviewed using Eventrac, Sep 2024
Elizabeth Armstrong

Will be returning in 2025

This was my first ever half event. I was scared, nervous and imposter syndrome was rife. However, everyone was incredibly friendly and the marshals were top notch. They continually encouraged you no matter where you were in the race. Such a wonderful atmosphere and I even made a new friend. Thank you!

Reviewed using Eventrac, Sep 2024
Vanessa Burrell

What a fabulous event. Thanks to all the marshals

Reviewed using Eventrac, Sep 2024
Leon Bumpstead

Very Good

The Hill at the End was so challenging but that’s what’s it’s all about 2 no year off running it. Found the hill harder that rembrence hill great Race loved it see you next year

Reviewed using Eventrac, Sep 2024
Mel Fergusson

Awesome seafront run

That hill at the end though … that’s just mean!!

Reviewed using Eventrac, Sep 2024
Matt Michels

Great race to do.

Reviewed using Eventrac, Sep 2024