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Running · Half Marathons
Deal Half Marathon 2027
- Race day
- Sunday, 14 February 2027
- Location
- Deal, Kent, UK
- Distance
- 13.1 mi / 21.1 km
Deal Half Marathon: 14 February 2027. Entry, the Betteshanger Park countryside course, charity info.
Deal Half Marathon Race Timeline
157 days to go
More than 56 days out — a good window to build a consistent base before half-marathon-specific training ramps up.
Deal Half Marathon 2027: quick answers
When is Deal Half Marathon 2027?
Deal Half Marathon 2027 takes place on Sunday, 14 February 2027.
What time does Deal Half Marathon start?
The official 2027 start time hasn't been published yet. Next edition date not yet confirmed. The 2026 race ran Sunday 15 February at 10:30am (junior race 10:45am); estimated from that pattern, always confirm on the official site.
Where does Deal Half Marathon start and finish?
Deal Half Marathon starts at Betteshanger Country Park, Sandwich Road, Deal, Kent CT14 0BF (Race HQ on Betteshanger Road) and finishes at Betteshanger Country Park, Sandwich Road, Deal, Kent CT14 0BF.
How many miles is Deal Half Marathon?
Deal Half Marathon is 13.1 miles (21.1km).
How much does Deal Half Marathon cost to enter?
Entry is first come, first served. Reported pricing (unconfirmed for the next edition): around £20 affiliated / £22 unaffiliated / £30 on the day.
How can I track a runner at Deal Half Marathon?
No live tracking app is published.
Key Race Metrics & Overview
- Date
- Sunday, 14 February 2027
- Distance
- 13.1 miles / 21.1km
- Location
- Deal, Kent, UK
- Start Point
- Betteshanger Country Park, Sandwich Road, Deal, Kent CT14 0BF (Race HQ on Betteshanger Road)
- Finish Point
- Betteshanger Country Park, Sandwich Road, Deal, Kent CT14 0BF
- Surface
- Road — quiet rural tarmac roads.
- Cut-off time
- Reported as 2 hours 50 minutes overall, with a 1 hour 25 minute halfway checkpoint limit — sourced via an aggregator rather than an official page, so treat as indicative rather than confirmed.
- Age requirement
- No minimum age is confirmed specifically for this race, though UK Athletics' standard half marathon rule (17+) is widely reported.
- Tracking app
- No live tracking app is published.
Not published by the organiser at the time of writing: start time. Verus records these as unconfirmed rather than estimating them — check the official race website closer to race day.
Direct Entry Summary
Entry is first come, first served. Reported pricing (unconfirmed for the next edition): around £20 affiliated / £22 unaffiliated / £30 on the day.
Ballot Policy
No ballot — entry is first come, first served.
Deal Half Marathon 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.
Deal Half Marathon Route Map & Elevation Profile
Starting at Betteshanger Country Park, Sandwich Road, Deal, Kent CT14 0BF (Race HQ on Betteshanger Road) and finishing at Betteshanger Country Park, Sandwich Road, Deal, Kent CT14 0BF. Total elevation gain is not published for this event, and Verus does not estimate one.
Is Deal Half Marathon flat?
No specific elevation figure is published, official or independent. Betteshanger Country Park's own site describes the wider park terrain as "both flat and hilly" (general, not race-specific), and the race itself is only billed generically as "challenging."
Deal Half Marathon Course Profile
Elevation change not published for this event.
Tap a point on the course for details.
Betteshanger Country Park, Sandwich Road, Deal, Kent CT14 0BF (Race HQ on Betteshanger Road)
Start line.
Where Deal Half Marathon starts and finishes
Deal Half Marathon starts at Betteshanger Country Park, Sandwich Road, Deal, Kent CT14 0BF (Race HQ on Betteshanger Road) and finishes at Betteshanger Country Park, Sandwich Road, Deal, Kent CT14 0BF. 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.
Full Deal Half Marathon Route Breakdown
Quiet rural roads through the villages of Betteshanger, Northbourne, Ripple, Sutton, East Langdon, and Martin/Martin Mill in the Kent countryside around Deal.
Deal Half Marathon Pace Calculator & Splits
Deal Half Marathon Pace Calculator
Enter a target finish time to see your pace and projected splits.
Average pace / mile
18:19
Average pace / km
11:23
Deal Half Marathon 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 | 13:44 | 8:32 | 42:41 | 1:25:23 | 3:00:00 |
| 3:15 | 14:53 | 9:15 | 46:15 | 1:32:30 | 3:15:00 |
| 3:30 | 16:02 | 9:58 | 49:48 | 1:39:37 | 3:30:00 |
| 3:45 | 17:11 | 10:40 | 53:22 | 1:46:43 | 3:45:00 |
| 4:00 | 18:19 | 11:23 | 56:55 | 1:53:50 | 4:00:00 |
| 4:15 | 19:28 | 12:06 | 1:00:29 | 2:00:57 | 4:15:00 |
| 4:30 | 20:37 | 12:48 | 1:04:02 | 2:08:04 | 4:30:00 |
| 4:45 | 21:45 | 13:31 | 1:07:36 | 2:15:11 | 4:45:00 |
| 5:00 | 22:54 | 14:14 | 1:11:09 | 2:22:18 | 5:00:00 |
| 5:30 | 25:11 | 15:39 | 1:18:16 | 2:36:32 | 5:30:00 |
| 6:00 | 27:29 | 17:05 | 1:25:23 | 2:50:46 | 6:00:00 |
| 6:30 | 29:46 | 18:30 | 1:32:30 | 3:04:59 | 6:30:00 |
| 7:00 | 32:04 | 19:55 | 1:39:37 | 3:19:13 | 7:00:00 |
Deal Half Marathon Finish Time Estimator
Enter a recent 5K, 10K or Half Marathon time to estimate your Deal Half Marathon finish time.
Your 5K time
Estimated Deal Half Marathon finish
1:54:55
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 JourneyDeal Half Marathon Race Day Checklist
Tap items to mark off your race-day readiness.
- Race number attached per your registration instructions
- Weather-appropriate kit, plus something warm and disposable to discard before the start
- Your own gels/fuel, since no on-course brand is confirmed
- A plan for on-site parking at Betteshanger Country Park (a small tiered daily charge applies)
- A meeting point agreed with family/friends near Betteshanger Country Park for afterwards
Training Strategy for Deal Half Marathon
10-14 weeks is a solid window for a first half marathon; 8-10 weeks is enough if you're already maintaining a baseline mileage. Build your long run up gradually rather than jumping straight to race distance.
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.
Reduce overall mileage across the final 7-10 days while preserving short race-pace bursts. Arrive at Betteshanger Country Park, Sandwich Road, Deal, Kent CT14 0BF (Race HQ on Betteshanger Road) 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.
Half Marathon Nutrition & Fueling Plan
A modest increase in carbohydrate over the 2-3 days before the race is the standard approach for a half marathon.
A carb-focused breakfast 2-3 hours before the 10:30am start, ideally something already tested in training.
Water stations are confirmed at miles 3, 5, 7.5 and 10 — no gel brand is named, so carry your own fuel if needed.
Recovery starts with what you eat in that first hour — a mix of carbohydrate and protein is what the evidence supports.
Deal Half Marathon Charity Places 2027
No formal charity-place fee or fundraising minimum is published.
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 Deal Half Marathon for charity?
Link your JustGiving page to Verus and show up right here alongside other Deal Half Marathon fundraisers — goal, progress and story, all in one place.
Add Your Fundraiser to VerusWhere to Stay for Deal Half Marathon
Deal town/seafront
The closest town to the start, with the most accommodation choice.
A short drive to Betteshanger Country Park for the start.
Sandwich
A historic town nearby with its own accommodation options.
Not walkable — you'll need transport on race morning.
Travel & Logistics
Deal station is around 3 miles away, Sandwich station about 4 miles; the route also passes through Martin Mill, which has its own small station.
On-site parking at Betteshanger Country Park uses the park's standard tiered daily charge (up to 1hr £2.50, rising to £5.50 for 3hr+; free for Blue Badge holders) — a discounted runner rate has applied in some past years.
Detailed road-closure information isn't published; confirmed by organizers closer to race day.
Spectator & Cheer Guide
No dedicated spectator guide is published.
No official guidance is published on moving between viewing points.
No live tracking app is published.
Deal Half Marathon 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 Deal Half Marathon site , last verified August 2026. Always confirm official timings and policies directly prior to race day.