The River Run
2024-09-29 09:00 - 17:00 (Europe/London) | Dartford Park, Dartford Central Park, Dartford, Kent, DA2, United Kingdom
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Come and join this exciting new event along the River Darent and soak up the amazing natural wonder of this local run.
With different finishing options of 5km, 10km and 18km it gives an opportunity to those new to running, experienced runners or those who would like to walk, jog and take in the stunning scenery along the route.
Starting in Dartford Park the run will follow the river through to Darenth, Sutton-at-hone, South Darenth, Horton Kirby, Farningham, Eynsford, Shoreham and finally Otford.
The 5km finish is in South Darenth, the 10km finish is in Eynsford and those hardy souls going for the full distance of 18km will finish in Otford.
Shuttle bus from various finish points
After the race starts at 9am there will be an hour cut off for 5km runners and the shuttle will then head back to dartford for 10/10:15am. The shuttle will return to the 10km finish for an 1hr30 cut off and take them back to dartford (10:45ish) and then go to Otford for 11am and wait for all finishers.
You will receive a medal at the end of the race and there will be a snack and some water for you too.
Please come along and have some fun !
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New Ash Green 10KM 2025
2025-01-01 10:00 - 17:00 | New Ash Green Pavillion, Punchcroft, Longfield, Kent, DA38HS, United Kingdom
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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 2025.
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
Safety pins for number attachment are available on the day
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
Prizes for male and female 1st, 2nd and 3rd runners
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 1st January on our website.

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RACE DAY INSTRUCTIONS
We hope you have all had a Happy Christmas and look forward to seeing you on New Years Day. Please note that the details below have already been sent to your emails and may be in your inbox or junk mail.
On the day:
1) PARKING : The car park at the pavilion (The Pavilion, Punch Croft, New Ash Green, Longfield DA3 8HS) has a capacity for around 50 cars. As such it will be first come first parked on the day. There are surrounding roads but please be respectful of residents in nearby Punch Croft who I’m sure would not want their road filled with cars. The nearby town centre has plenty of free parking too. Parking down Redhill Road is common, but as this is part of the run route this again is not advisable.
2) RACE NUMBER COLLECTION : There will be a registration desk open from 9:30am OUTSIDE THE PAVILION as the pavilion does not open until 10am. Please state your name and number which will be sent to you as a separate email to this one. Please also BRING SAFETY PINS as a limited number will be available on the day, thank-you.
3) INDOOR AREA / Toilet facilities and changing : Just to re-iterate the pavilion does not open till 10am. As such use of the toilet and changing facilities will be from 10am.
4) START OF THE RACE : There will be a 5 minute warning and then a 2 minute warning for runners to get themsleves to the start. A brief route recap will commence after the 2 minute warning and then, on your marks and GO at 10:00am.
5) DURING THE RACE : There will be marshals, signs and kilometre markers throughout the whole course. At approximately halfway there will be a WATER STATION (at the bottom of Grange Lane as you turn right into Hartley Bottom Road). Please continue to follow the instructions of the marshals on the day and the direction signs. There will be a support runner at the rear of the race.
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE: PLEASE STAY TO THE LEFT OF ANY ROAD AT ALL TIMES. On the way back up Church Road some front runners may be coming back to exit Ash Road as other runners are starting to descend along Church Road towards Grange Lane. As such PLEASE STAY ON THE LEFT THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE RUN, thank-you.
6) END OF THE RACE : Congratulations you will have completed 10 kilometres ! Maybe even burnt off some yorkshire pudding or roast potatoes along the way. You will receive a medal at the end of the race and there will be a snack and some water for you too.
If you wish to return to the pavilion to recover and recuperate you are welcome. They have toilet and shower facilities as well as a bar area for beverages and snacks.
7) INTO THE NEW YEAR : Race results and race pictures will be available at www.runhappyrunhealthy.co.uk as well as our facebook page https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61553699960623
Details of all our upcoming races will also be available through these sites.

South Darenth & Horton Kirby 10KM 2025
2025-03-16 09:00 - 17:00 | Heathside Sports Ground, South Darenth, Dartford, Kent, DA49AZ, United Kingdom
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This year the run will take in the breathtaking river darent and the beautiful and picturesque fields and countryside of the village. A mix of road and country trails will start in the Heathside (DA4 9AZ) and then venture out onto the river darent following along into Westminster Fields. Runners will turn a sharp right and head diagonally up towards the top Dartford/Hawley road where upon turning left will follow a country path towards Franks Lane.

Down Franks Lane and just before the Cricket Ground runners will veer left through two fields before joining The Street at the bottom of Rays Hill and running past the Fighting Cocks pub continuing past Westminster Fields entrance on the left and following round to the bottom of Bull Hill before turning left along Horton Road past the church and school. Runners will cross Jacobs Lane before turning right onto a diagonal path across a country field coming out on Skinney Lane and continuing over onto another footpath which goes down and then up onto Rabbits Road. Here runners turn right out of the footpath onto Rabbits Road and then not long after a left into Wilson Lane. After this small road loop runners come out of Wilson Lane and turn left back along Gills Road before coming off of the road into Gills Farm where a footpath will lead you across beautiful and scenic farmland where in the distance the skyline of London can be seen. Runners drop back down into South Darenth at an opening near the Rabbits Road and East Hill junction and then turn right onto a footpath leading back into the Heathside to finish
On the day:

Race numbers are to be collected inside the registration room of the Village Hall DA4 9AZ, PLEASE NOTE THIS is 100m further along from the Heathside Park entrance.
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
The village hall has toilets and a large area for changing and leaving bags etc.
The race will start at 9.00am
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 EARLY THE TRAFFIC FLOW IS EXPECTED TO BE MINIMAL AROUND THE TOWN ROADS.
There will be refreshments available from inside the village hall
All finishers are to receive a bespoke vibrant medal, a snack, and water.
Prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd placed runners
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 on our website by the end of the race weekend.

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Basildon 10km 2025
2025-05-04 09:00 - 17:00 | Basildon Sporting Village, Cranes Farm Rd, Basildon, Essex, SS14 3GR, United Kingdom
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RACE DAY INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE BASILDON 10KM ON 4TH MAY 2025 AT 9AM
1) PARKING : The main car park at Basildon Sporting Village is available on the day (Cranes Farm Road, Basildon SS14 3GR) Please note there is an overflow car park but be aware of the barriers end section where a pathway is cordoned off as part of the running route. Nearby Pipps Hill Asda and the shopping centre car parks nearby also provide ample time for you to park, run and return to your car.
2) RACE NUMBER COLLECTION : There will be a registration desk inside the running track facility near to the start line open from 8:15am to collect your race numbers. Please note the centre (Basildon Sporting Village) does not open until 8am on April 1st. Please state your first name as numbers will be in name alphabetical order with the volunteers at the registration desk. There will be a limited number of safety pins on the day so please bring some to attach your number to your top.
3) INDOOR AREA / Toilet facilities and changing : The Basildon Sporting Village Hall athletics track does have a stand and a member of the RunHappy RunHealthy team will be in the stadium at all times. Similarly, there are lockers in the changing rooms and the car park is next to the facility. You can leave your bags/clothing at any of these points whilst running and return there after to collect. Please note the athletics facility / standing area will be open so any valuables would be advised to be left locked in your car. There will be toilet facilities available inside.
4) START OF THE RACE : The race starts on the startline of the track at 9am. You will be able to walk through the Sporting Village Leisure facility to the start line or alternatively gates will be open from the car park to walk directly onto the trackside. There will be a 5 minute warning and then a 2 minute warning for runners to get themselves to the start. A brief route recap will commence after the 2 minute warning and then, on your marks and GO at 9:00am………….around the track once and then right into the park.
5) DURING THE RACE : There will be marshals, signs and kilometre markers throughout the whole course. At approximately halfway youn will run back past the track and there will be a WATER STATION. Please continue to follow the instructions of the marshals on the day and the direction signs.
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE: PLEASE STAY TO THE LEFT OF THE PAVEMENTS WHERE YOU CAN. Some of the speedy runners may need to overtake and at junctions this will also help. Similarly there may be the odd pedestrian or fisherman around to be aware of. Thank-you and there will be marshals at all major junctions and plenty of signage.
6) END OF THE RACE : Congratulations you will have completed 10 kilometres ! Maybe even burnt off some chocolate Easter Eggs along the way and possibly achieved a new best time. You will receive a medal at the end of the race and there will be a snack and some water for you too.
If you wish to return to the Sporting Village to recover and recuperate you are welcome. The toilet facilities will remain open throughout the morning of the race.
7) POST RACE : Race results and any race pictures will be available at www.runhappyrunhealthy.co.uk as well as our facebook page https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61553699960623
Details of all our upcoming races will also be available through these sites.
8) THANK-YOU : This is the first Basildon 10km race and your support has been integral in getting it off the ground !
RACE ROUTE FOR THE BASILDON 10KM ON 4TH MAY 2025 AT 9AM
A lap of the track to start and then come out of the track and turn right and then right again into the park. You will follow the path past 1KM to the first water bridge and take the left side path over the water and follow the park path around. There is a little climb at this point no more than 30 metres long before the path levels out and continues. As you run straight along the path you will come to a junction where you will veer left and begin to run around a large pond on your left hand side. As you pass the pond you will head up as though heading out of the park before turning a sharp left and back along Clenshaw Path past the 2KM point. Following Clenshaw Path the large pond will again be on your left hand side and you will hug the perimeter of Gloucester Park and get to the corner (opposite the entrance gate at the end of Blake Avenue).
Turning left at this point you will head back to the river crossing and take the left sided bridge back over before turning left again for a long stretch along the main lake of the park. Towards the end of this stretch you will pass the 3KM mark and then turn left again to go around the head of the lake. You will then loop out around the children’s play area opposite the large pond and head back up to the head of the lake past the 4KM marker.
Staying on the path and heading left around the perimeter path of the park back towards the leisure centre. As you begin to see the leisure centre ahead of you it will be the first time you come off from the pavement and follow a grass track next to a hedgerow (around the Bowls Club). This will lead you to the back of the leisure centre and as you pass the 5KM marker there will be a water station near to the back of the athletics track stadium.
Around the back of the track and onto the start of the path which leads out of the river and heads right into the park. You will pass 6KM as you head towards the split T-junction at which point you will follow the path left again past the pond towards the end of Clenshaw Path where once more you turn back on yourself and follow the path around the perimeter of the park to the corner gate (opposite the entrance gate at the end of Blake Avenue).
As you turn left here you will go past 7KM heading back over river taking the left side bridge and turning left again along the long stretch of path parallel to the lake. Heading left around the head of the lake and back inwards you travel past 8KM. With the pond on your left you will head right back up past the children’s play area and then the path will lead you left to the far side of Gloucester park parallel with Upper Mayne road. Passing 9KM and heading to the top corner of the park before turning right to face towards the leisure centre. You will be directed right off the pavement and onto grass for the final time around the edge of the Bowls Club following the shrubs.
Back into the athletics stadium for just over three quarters of a lap to the finish !!!
10KM COMPLETED !!! Well done !!!

Greenwich Tunnel 10km
2025-08-10 22:00 - 2025-08-11 02:00 | Next to The Cutty Sark, King William Walk, London, SE10 9HT, United Kingdom
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Greenwich Tunnel 10km
A unique, once in a lifetime opportunity to run under the River Thames in a quirky evening event aimed at those who like both a physical and mental challenge too !

The start of the race is set in the historic and beautiful surroundings of Greenwich in London, right next to the iconic Cutty Sark.

The Tunnel 10km London run begins inside the Greenwich foot tunnel and heads towards the Mudchute exit underneath the River Thames. 27 laps of the tunnel to complete this mentally tough challenge !!!
Medals, water and snack for all finishers and race times and finish positions published within a day of the event.

Race day number collection registration desk opens an hour and a half before the race begins. Staggered start off the descending steps in 10 second intervals.

Woolwich 10km
2025-08-31 09:00 - 17:00 | Waterfront Leisure Centre, Woolwich High St, London, SE18 6DL, United Kingdom
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Woolwich 10km
A beautiful and scenic run hugging the River Thames. Leading out next to the Woolwich foot tunnel and with the iconic Thames Barrier in view, runners will follow the Thames Path from Woolwich to the picturesque and green Gallions Park, a lap of the park, and then back to the finish following the river once more.

The Woolwich 10km will be on Sunday, 31st August at 9 am, starting behind the Waterfront Leisure Centre.

The River Run 2025
2025-09-28 08:00 - 17:00 | Dartford Park, Dartford Central Park, Dartford, Kent, DA2, United Kingdom
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PLEASE BE AWARE THAT THIS EVENT IS NOW SOLD OUT
Although this race has officially SOLD OUT with medals allocated for all those officially signed up, if any late entrants would like to enter to run for fun with their friends or family, please feel free to email in and we can register you on the start list

contact : info@runhappyrunhealthy.co.uk

Come and join us for the 2025 River Darent and soak up the amazing natural wonder of this local run.
With different finishing options of 5km, 10km and 18km it gives an opportunity to those new to running, experienced runners or those who would like to walk, jog and take in the stunning scenery along the route.
Starting in Dartford Park the run will follow the river through to Darenth, Sutton-at-hone, South Darenth, Horton Kirby, Farningham, Eynsford, Shoreham and finally Otford.
The 5km finish is in South Darenth, the 10km finish is in Eynsford and those hardy souls going for the full distance of 18km will finish in Otford.
Shuttle bus from various finish points
After the race starts at 9am there will be an hour cut off for 5km runners and the shuttle will then head back to dartford for 10/10:15am. The shuttle will return to the 10km finish for an 1hr30 cut off and take them back to dartford (10:45ish) and then go to Otford for 11am and wait for all finishers.
You will receive a medal at the end of the race and there will be a snack and some water for you too.
Please come along and have some fun !

Swanley Christmas Caper 4.2 miler
2025-12-21 07:30 - 17:00 | Whiteoak Leisure Centre, Hilda May Ave, Swanley, Kent, BR8 7BT, United Kingdom
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Starting near to Whiteoak Leisure Centre, opposite the Police Station in Pioneer Way. Runners come out of Pioneer Way and loop left along Bartholomew Way down the hill to the roundabout where runners will turn left into Swanley Lane. Following a long slightly downhill section into Hextable where runners cross the two roundabouts and turn left up into St Davids Road. Following this road past the chidlren’s centre and into Puddledock Lane. Follow the lane past The Ship pub and out onto Birchwood Road where runners turn left.
Runners continue past all the rather large residences and past the golf club before taking a left turn into Leydenhatch Lane. Down the lane runners take a right into Russett Way and follow this all the way out onto London Road. Turning left on London Road runners finish along the straight back to Pioneer Way.
All runners receive a Christmas Pudding and a medal.
Winner receives a turkey
Second place a chicken
Third place a vegetable selection with gravy
Runners to gather in Pioneer Way from 7:30am to collect their numbers before an 8:30am start.
Water will be available for all runners at the end. Bags can be left at the start/finish area.
Bring pins, but essentially bring a festive outfit !!!
We actively encourage any and all Christmas themed fancy dress.
Travel:
Swanley Train Station nearby. Bus routes 476 and 429 both come to Swanley. Asda & Lidl parking nearby and Whiteoak Leisure centre too.

New Ash Green 10KM 2026
2026-01-01 10:00 - 17:00 | New Ash Green Pavillion, Punchcroft, Longfield, Kent, DA38HS, United Kingdom
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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 1st 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 👍
