Come join the first local 10km race of the year at New Ash Green.  Fun, fast and flat (for the first 6km anyway !!) with friendly support all the way round.

Start the new year with a great new event and get those legs turning ready for 2026.

RunHappyRunHealthy will be donating to some local children’s charities this year as we continue to create fun races across the South-East of England that give runners an opportunity to enjoy their running, keep fit and stay healthy.

Route for the event :

Starting at the Pavilion in New Ash Green run out to follow Ash Road onto Redhill Road. A long downhill section (through 1km) ends with a sharp left into N Ash Road, follow this past Spring Cross (2km), Manor Forstal and Knights Croft before turning right into Ash Road. A short way along Ash Road to the 3km mark and then diagonally right down Church Road. Follow Church Rd all the way to the junction with Grange Lane and you will have just past 4km. Turn right down Grange Lane and another downwards section towards the junction with Hartley Bottom Road where you will turn right and continue along past 6km to the right hand junction with Hartley Hill. Work hard up here and be rewarded with passing 7km at the top and re-joining Church Road back to the junction with Ash Road at 8km. Here you will turn right towards the main roundabout and then sweep left along Chapel Wood Road. Follow the pavement all the way past the 9km sign and the Royal Oak pub (no stopping !) and then a left into Butlers Place and back to the finish at the Pavilion !

On the day:

• Race numbers to be collected inside the registration room on Race Day inside the pavilion. You will be emailed your race number and can either provide this or your name at the registration desk
• Please bring safety pins for number attachment
• There are changing facilities and showers available on the day
• The race will start at 10.00am
• There are marshals at all major junctions
• PLEASE BE AWARE THE ROADS ARE NOT CLOSED AND AS SUCH PLEASE KEEP TO THE LEFT HAND SIDE AT ALL TIMES. THERE WILL BE OUTRIDERS (CYCLISTS SUPPORTING RUNNERS) ALONG THE ROUTE AND THERE ARE PLENTY OF SIGNS TO INFORM ANY ROAD USERS OF THE RACE.  IT IS UNLIKELY THE COUNTRY BACK ROADS WILL HAVE ANY MAJOR TRAFFIC FLOW AND SIMILARLY BEING NEW YEARS DAY AT 10AM-11AM TRAFFIC FLOW IS EXPECTED TO BE MINIMAL AROUND THE TOWN ROADS.
• There will be refreshments available from inside the pavilion
• All finishers to receive a bespoke vibrant medal, a snack and water 
• Photos and videos will be taken around the course. If you do not wish to appear on any social media pages (facebook , Instagram) or our website please tick the disclaimer.
• Official times will be posted by the end of 1^st January on our website.

10:00 Race starts

Registration

Race numbers are to be collected inside the registration room on Race Day inside the pavilion. You will be emailed your race number and can either provide this or your name at the registration desk. Safety pins for number attachment are available on the day.

On the Day Entry

Some entries will be available on the day for £30. You are advised to book early to make the most of the cheaper online price! This race gets very busy 👍