Maidstone Half Marathon 2025, Mote Park
19th October 2025 at 9:30am
Join us for our annual half-marathon from Mote Park on Sunday, 19th October 2025
A scenic autumn half up to the Pilgrims Way with big local support and a unique finisher’s medal.
Why Run The Maidstone Half?
There will be a great mini Event Village, and Mote Park makes a great spot to bring family and friends to enjoy the day with you and watch you head off and cheer you right through to the finish.
Scenic and enjoyable
A rolling route through Mote Park and up to the Pilgrims Way. Enjoy countryside lanes and a fast finish back in the park.
Supportive atmosphere
Harriers marshals, friendly crowds and a proper finish-line welcome to celebrate your achievement.
Perfect PB or autumn goal
A great test for autumn marathons or a rewarding headline race in its own right.
Community medal
Designed locally and different each year, our medals are a unique reminder of your day.
Maidstone Half Marathon, 2025
Date:
19th October 2025
Location:
Mote Park,
Mote Avenue,
Kent, Maidstone.
ME15 7SU
Distance:
13.1 Miles
Type:
Road
Entry Fee:
£29 affiliated club member
£31 unaffiliated
£35 on the day (subject to space)
Start Time:
9:30am
Age:
17+
On‑the‑day entries are subject to availability. We recommend pre‑entry.
Course Route
Our new route, introduced in 2022, is a crowd favourite, including a steady opening through Mote Park, gentle climbs to Pilgrims Way and quiet lanes, concluding with a confident descent and big cheers to the finish line back in the park.
Here’s a great video of the course, filmed by club member Craig Barden in 2023.
FAQs
Is the course measured and licensed?
Yes
Can I run with a buggy or a dog?
No
What’s the elevation like?
Undulating
Is there a cut-off time to complete the event?
Yes, 3.5 hours (1pm)
Race Day in Pictures
A glimpse of the Maidstone Half Marathon atmosphere, from the start at Mote Park to the finish line celebrations, volunteers and medals. This is what makes the event special.
View Full Photo Gallery
Course Records
The course record is currently held by Carl Halsey, set in 2024, breaking the previous record of 1:17:49 by over 1½ minutes! Will 2025 see a new course record?
| Category | Year | Runner | Age | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2024 | Carl Halsey | 45 | 1:16:15 |
| Men | 2024 | Carl Halsey | 45 | 1:16:15 |
| Women | 2024 | Amelia Porter | 27 | 1:27:01 |
Previous Course Records and Top 3 Standings
The current route has been used since 2022 and has been a great success, with runners pushing themselves to the limits to achieve personal records and set new records for the event.
For those of you who enjoy data, here are the top finishers for the last 3 events.
Top 3 Men 2024
| Position | Overall Position | Runner | Age | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Carl Halsey | 45 | 1:16:15 |
| 2 | 2 | Justin Lane | 49 | 1:17:07 |
| 3 | 3 | Simon Jones | 49 | 1:18:10 |
Top 3 Women 2024
| Position | Overall Position | Runner | Age | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 25 | Amelia Porter | 27 | 1:27:01 |
| 2 | 26 | Charlotte Johnston | 26 | 1:27:12 |
| 3 | 30 | Lucie Tuett | 30 | 1:29:28 |
Top 3 Men 2023
| Position | Overall Position | Runner | Age | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | David Harmer | 40 | 1:17:49 |
| 2 | 2 | Lee Sander-King | 36 | 1:19:30 |
| 3 | 3 | James Lilley | 30 | 1:19:42 |
Top 3 Women 2023
| Position | Overall Position | Runner | Age | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 22 | Nikki Goodwin | 44 | 1:34:25 |
| 2 | 30 | Karen Cudmore | 51 | 1:36:31 |
| 3 | 36 | Charlotte Smith | 33 | 1:38:34 |
Top 3 Men 2022
| Position | Overall Position | Runner | Age | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Patrick Hawker | 33 | 1:18:38 |
| 2 | 2 | Daniel Young | 39 | 1:21:04 |
| 3 | 3 | Steve Wright | 53 | 1:22:28 |
Top 3 Women 2022
| Position | Overall Position | Runner | Age | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16 | Charlotte Johnston | 24 | 1:32:53 |
| 2 | 24 | Tanya Cornish | 38 | 1:36:03 |
| 3 | 25 | Troy Jane Penfield | 41 | 1:36:11 |
Well done to everyone who took part in the previous years, and good luck to those taking on the course in 2025.
Register Here
Be part of Maidstone’s Half Marathon this October.
Open to club members and non-club members
Register now to get your place on the start line
Register through our partners Sporting Events UK.
Register HereThis event is sponsored by The Golden Boot and organised through Sporting Events UK.
