It's a bit hilly but the route is lovely and there were marshals at road crossings to stop the traffic.
I avoided the sausage dog convention that got in the way of some runners in the last mile, but I saw them milling around at the finish. I don't think the race organisers can be blamed; the dog walkers could have been more considerate.
Smallish event, friendly. Don't delay entry too long (sold out - no on the day entries in 2023).
I hope to be back again next year.

I really liked this run. It was very well organised with brilliant, encouraging marshals. It was very well signposted. It might have been helpful to have had more info in the pre-race briefing on parking as I wasn't sure whether we would have to pay but it was good to have marshals organising the parking. The only negative thing was the huge number of dogs and their owners walking alongside the last bit of the course from Moat House as I finished (in 2:07:30). Although most of the dogs were on leads some of them were on quite long leads and I almost tripped over both people and dogs as I came towards the end. It was extremely dangerous and a nasty accident could have occurred. It would be much better to separate the runners from the dog walkers and perhaps re-route one group or at least have barriers between them.

On a more positive note ,it was nice to have apples and tangerines at the finish line which made a change to bananas.

Fantastically managed HM in the surrounding area around Mote park. The Marshalls were very encouraging and made you feel safe along the hilly route. Definitely one to try again. Public places once back in the park were busy but not surprised as the weather was perfect. 10/10

Extremely well organised, great marshals & support around the course. Thank you.

Please can we have another next year on the same course.

Surprisingly low-key, no event advertising around town, no road closures ...but very well marshalled, super friendly and enjoyable...picturesque but hilly route.

Staff were very helpful, friendly and encouraging from start to finish. Everything was organised to a good standard. Only comment I would say as there path was very busy running the last mile lots of dog walkers and no clear trail for the runners without getting in the way of the public. Other than that I thought it was an excellent day!

Thanks to all Marshall’s along the way.

Would have liked more information about the route in the event advertising. There was a map provided but it would have been good to know more about the type of terrain and what it is like in terms of elevations/hills.

Wonderful event and friendly stewards all the way, only disappointment was the amount of dog walkers allowed to get in runners way in moat park towards the finishing straight.

Only feedback is it would be nice to get medals that marks the year of the event. In addition, the bib itself could include the event name and year too for those of us collectioners.

Would definitely recommend. Is a challenge with hills but wouldn’t be Maidstone with out them. Brilliantly organised.

Lots of marshals along the route so always clear which way to go - thanks to them all! Well organised, good comms, everything ran smoothly + tech worked well with times texted within a minute of crossing the finish line. Thanks for a good event.

At every marshalled point was encouraging and friendly words of support. As a first timer at this distance and with this organisation I felt my progress mattered it made me enjoy the event. Excellent organisation all round.

Amazing event as usual from sporting events

Marshall and staff s friendly and helpful. Nice medal too!