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Running · 10Ks
Badlesmere 10K 2027
- Race day
- Sunday, 16 May 2027
- Location
- Badlesmere, near Faversham, Kent, UK
- Distance
- 6.26 mi / 10.1 km
Badlesmere 10K: 16 May 2027. Entry, the hilly North Downs AONB course.
Badlesmere 10K Race Timeline
248 days to go
More than 42 days out — a good window to build a consistent base before 10K-specific training ramps up.
Badlesmere 10K 2027: quick answers
When is Badlesmere 10K 2027?
Badlesmere 10K 2027 takes place on Sunday, 16 May 2027, starting at 10:00am (kids' race 9:30am).
What time does Badlesmere 10K start?
Badlesmere 10K starts at 10:00am (kids' race 9:30am) from Badlesmere Village Hall, Ashford Road, Badlesmere Lees, Faversham, Kent ME13 0NX.
Where does Badlesmere 10K start and finish?
Badlesmere 10K starts at Badlesmere Village Hall, Ashford Road, Badlesmere Lees, Faversham, Kent ME13 0NX and finishes at Badlesmere Village Hall, Ashford Road, Badlesmere Lees, Faversham, Kent ME13 0NX.
How many miles is Badlesmere 10K?
Badlesmere 10K is 6.26 miles (10.1km).
How much elevation gain does Badlesmere 10K have?
Badlesmere 10K has approximately 509ft of total elevation gain. No — organizers describe it directly as "challenging in places" and a "properly testing course" that rewards grit as much as pace. The official course map's elevation profile confirms 509ft of climbing over the 10K, independently corroborated by TimeOutdoors.
How much does Badlesmere 10K cost to enter?
Entry is first come, first served, online. Around £25 for the 10K (£24 for affiliated club members), £4 for the kids' race.
How can I track a runner at Badlesmere 10K?
No live tracking app is published.
Key Race Metrics & Overview
- Date
- Sunday, 16 May 2027
- Distance
- 6.26 miles / 10.1km
- Location
- Badlesmere, near Faversham, Kent, UK
- Start Point
- Badlesmere Village Hall, Ashford Road, Badlesmere Lees, Faversham, Kent ME13 0NX
- Finish Point
- Badlesmere Village Hall, Ashford Road, Badlesmere Lees, Faversham, Kent ME13 0NX
- Start time
- 10:00am (kids' race 9:30am)
- Elevation gain
- 509 ft (155m)
- Surface
- Road — countryside lanes through the North Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
- Cut-off time
- No official cut-off time is published.
- Age requirement
- Runners must be 18 or over for the 10K; a separate kids' race runs for ages 3-11.
- Tracking app
- No live tracking app is published.
Direct Entry Summary
Entry is first come, first served, online. Around £25 for the 10K (£24 for affiliated club members), £4 for the kids' race.
Ballot Policy
No ballot — entry is first come, first served.
Badlesmere 10K Race Day Weather
A real forecast appears here once one exists for race day — usually about a week to ten days out. Nothing is shown until then, because a made-up forecast is worse than none.
Badlesmere 10K Route Map & Elevation Profile
Starting at Badlesmere Village Hall, Ashford Road, Badlesmere Lees, Faversham, Kent ME13 0NX and finishing at Badlesmere Village Hall, Ashford Road, Badlesmere Lees, Faversham, Kent ME13 0NX. 509 ft of total elevation gain across 6.26 miles.
Is Badlesmere 10K flat?
No — organizers describe it directly as "challenging in places" and a "properly testing course" that rewards grit as much as pace. The official course map's elevation profile confirms 509ft of climbing over the 10K, independently corroborated by TimeOutdoors.
Badlesmere 10K Course Profile
509 ft total elevation gain.
Tap a point on the course for details.
Badlesmere Village Hall, Ashford Road, Badlesmere Lees, Faversham, Kent ME13 0NX
Start line.
Where Badlesmere 10K starts and finishes
Badlesmere 10K starts at Badlesmere Village Hall, Ashford Road, Badlesmere Lees, Faversham, Kent ME13 0NX and finishes at Badlesmere Village Hall, Ashford Road, Badlesmere Lees, Faversham, Kent ME13 0NX. We haven't been able to place those on a map accurately enough to show one — a pin in the wrong place is worse than no pin.
These are the start and finish points, not the route. Verus doesn't hold course files for this race, and drawing a line between two pins would be a guess you might end up training on. The official course map is the one to use: view it on the organiser's site .
Full Badlesmere 10K Route Breakdown
A route through the North Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and the Lees Court Estate, finishing at Badlesmere Village Hall — organizers are upfront that "this isn't a flat and fast" course.
Badlesmere 10K Pace Calculator & Splits
Badlesmere 10K Pace Calculator
Enter a target finish time to see your pace and projected splits.
Average pace / mile
38:20
Average pace / km
23:49
Badlesmere 10K Pace Chart
Split markers calculated for standard checkpoints — no official pacers are confirmed for this event.
| Target | Pace /mi | Pace /km | 5K | 10K | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3:00 | 28:45 | 17:52 | 1:29:20 | 2:58:40 | 3:00:00 |
| 3:15 | 31:09 | 19:21 | 1:36:47 | 3:13:34 | 3:15:00 |
| 3:30 | 33:33 | 20:51 | 1:44:13 | 3:28:27 | 3:30:00 |
| 3:45 | 35:57 | 22:20 | 1:51:40 | 3:43:20 | 3:45:00 |
| 4:00 | 38:20 | 23:49 | 1:59:07 | 3:58:14 | 4:00:00 |
| 4:15 | 40:44 | 25:19 | 2:06:33 | 4:13:07 | 4:15:00 |
| 4:30 | 43:08 | 26:48 | 2:14:00 | 4:28:00 | 4:30:00 |
| 4:45 | 45:32 | 28:17 | 2:21:27 | 4:42:54 | 4:45:00 |
| 5:00 | 47:55 | 29:47 | 2:28:53 | 4:57:47 | 5:00:00 |
| 5:30 | 52:43 | 32:45 | 2:43:47 | 5:27:34 | 5:30:00 |
| 6:00 | 57:30 | 35:44 | 2:58:40 | 5:57:20 | 6:00:00 |
| 6:30 | 1:02:18 | 38:43 | 3:13:34 | 6:27:07 | 6:30:00 |
| 7:00 | 1:07:06 | 41:41 | 3:28:27 | 6:56:54 | 7:00:00 |
Badlesmere 10K Finish Time Estimator
Enter a recent 5K, 10K or Half Marathon time to estimate your Badlesmere 10K finish time.
Your 5K time
Estimated Badlesmere 10K finish
52:32
An estimate only, based on Pete Riegel's race-time prediction formula. Real marathon performance depends on endurance, training specificity, pacing and race-day conditions — not just your speed over a shorter distance.
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Start Your Verus JourneyBadlesmere 10K Race Day Checklist
Tap items to mark off your race-day readiness.
- Race number attached per your registration instructions
- A bag for the secure storage provided on site
- Weather-appropriate kit for a genuinely hilly course, plus something warm and disposable to discard before the start
- Your own gels/fuel, since no on-course brand is confirmed
- Free on-site parking, confirmed by the organizer
- A meeting point agreed with family/friends near Badlesmere Village Hall for afterwards
Training Strategy for Badlesmere 10K
6-10 weeks is a solid window for a 10K, whether it's your first or you're chasing a PB. Consistency and a weekly speed or threshold session matter more here than sheer mileage.
This is a largely flat course, so most of your long runs can mirror that — flat and steady, building time on feet rather than hill strength.
Ease off mileage in the final week, keeping a couple of short, sharp race-pace efforts to stay fresh. Arrive at Badlesmere Village Hall, Ashford Road, Badlesmere Lees, Faversham, Kent ME13 0NX fresh, energized, and primed — not fit, fresh.
Lock in your target pace using the interactive splits calculator below — no official pacers are confirmed for this event, so a pace band on your watch is the more reliable option.
Test your race-day fuel and hydration plan on your long training runs, not for the first time on race day — check the Race Day Checklist below for what's actually on this course.
10K Nutrition & Fueling Plan
For a 10K, a light increase in carbohydrate the day before is enough — no need for a multi-day carb-load.
A small, familiar carb-based breakfast 1.5-2 hours before the start works well for most runners.
This is a hilly 10K — three water stations are confirmed on course, but no gel brand is named, so carry your own fuel if needed.
A mix of carbohydrate and protein afterwards supports recovery.
Badlesmere 10K Charity Places 2027
This race functions as its own fundraiser for the Badlesmere Parish Committee, with 100% of profits going toward the village hall and common land — there's no external named charity or guaranteed-place fundraising scheme.
Lead with your personal story — explain why the charity matters to you. Personal connection generates 3x more support than a generic link broadcast.
Share key training milestones on Instagram (first 10-miler, peak week, race week) with your fundraising link in bio. Publicly thanking donors prompts secondary gifts!
Running Badlesmere 10K for charity?
Link your JustGiving page to Verus and show up right here alongside other Badlesmere 10K fundraisers — goal, progress and story, all in one place.
Add Your Fundraiser to VerusWhere to Stay for Badlesmere 10K
Faversham
The nearest town, around 4 miles away, with the most accommodation choice.
Not walkable — you'll need transport on race morning.
Ashford
A larger town with more hotel options and rail links, a short drive away.
Further from the start than Faversham.
Travel & Logistics
No nearby train station — this is a rural village location; Faversham (around 4 miles away) is the nearest town with a station.
Free on-site parking is confirmed by the organizer.
Detailed road-closure information isn't published; confirmed by organizers closer to race day.
Spectator & Cheer Guide
No structured viewing-point guide is published — organizers describe spectators as "very welcome."
No official guidance is published on moving between viewing points.
No live tracking app is published.
Badlesmere 10K Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know for race weekend.
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Race details independently compiled and fact-checked by Tommo against the official Badlesmere 10K site , last verified August 2026. Always confirm official timings and policies directly prior to race day.