Kent Coast 2 Coast Runs

What/why?

The concept of a coast to coast run seems cool. And Dover -> Whitstable is just above a marathon, with quite a lot of hills. Making it a big challenge.

But navigation is fairly straghtforward, following two major walking routes, with the added bonus of being 90% off-road

Course

Start on the beach at Dover
Follow the North Downs way to Canterbury
- If you get slightly lost like I did that is ok.
- Times will still be counted as long as a major advantage is not gained.
Any route through Canterbury is fine, so long as you pass next to the cathedral
Follow the crab and winkle way from its start at Univesirty of Kent to Whitstable
Touch the sea at whitstable harbour

If you want to make your own unique Kent Coast 2 coast course, you're more than welcome. I can make separate categories for that.

Finishers

To be added, please email thepianodentist@protonmail.com with some proof.

Dover -> Whitstable

Finisher	Link	Time	Distance	Runner comments
Johnny K	https://www.strava.com/activities/11061797632	4:57:58	28.31m	Must have missed a sign around Shepherdswell ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

Time will be total elapsed time, rather than moving time.

Route advice

At some point I will upload what I consider the awkward north downs way junctions that are not clear (including the one I must have missed!)

The hill out of Dover is pretty brutal. Might be worth warming up on beach. I still prefer Dover -> Whitstable direction because it puts most of the dodgy rocky/muddy paths towards the beginning.

Other stuff

Any questions or to submit your run, please email me at thepianodentist@protonmail.com