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Running · 10Ks
Folkestone Coastal 10K 2027
- Race day
- Sunday, 30 May 2027
- Location
- Folkestone, Kent, UK
- Distance
- 6.2 mi / 10.0 km
Folkestone Coastal 10K: 30 May 2027. Entry, the flat seafront course, charity info.
Folkestone Coastal 10K Race Timeline
262 days to go
More than 42 days out — a good window to build a consistent base before 10K-specific training ramps up.
Folkestone Coastal 10K 2027: quick answers
When is Folkestone Coastal 10K 2027?
Folkestone Coastal 10K 2027 takes place on Sunday, 30 May 2027, starting at 10:00am (elite start 9:55am); junior race 9:30am.
What time does Folkestone Coastal 10K start?
Folkestone Coastal 10K starts at 10:00am (elite start 9:55am); junior race 9:30am from Coastal Park, eastern entrance near the Leas Cliff Lift lower station, Folkestone, Kent CT20 1PR.
Where does Folkestone Coastal 10K start and finish?
Folkestone Coastal 10K starts at Coastal Park, eastern entrance near the Leas Cliff Lift lower station, Folkestone, Kent CT20 1PR and finishes at Coastal Park, eastern entrance near the Leas Cliff Lift lower station, Folkestone, Kent CT20 1PR.
How many miles is Folkestone Coastal 10K?
Folkestone Coastal 10K is 6.2 miles (10km).
How much does Folkestone Coastal 10K cost to enter?
Entry is first come, first served. Reported pricing: UKA members £27, non-members £29, late registration £30-£32, race-day entry (if available) £36, virtual entry £25, junior race £5.
How can I track a runner at Folkestone Coastal 10K?
No live tracking app is published.
Key Race Metrics & Overview
- Date
- Sunday, 30 May 2027
- Distance
- 6.2 miles / 10.0km
- Location
- Folkestone, Kent, UK
- Start Point
- Coastal Park, eastern entrance near the Leas Cliff Lift lower station, Folkestone, Kent CT20 1PR
- Finish Point
- Coastal Park, eastern entrance near the Leas Cliff Lift lower station, Folkestone, Kent CT20 1PR
- Start time
- 10:00am (elite start 9:55am); junior race 9:30am
- Surface
- Traffic-free promenade paths and coastal roads, fully paved.
- Cut-off time
- No official cut-off time is published.
- Age requirement
- The junior race is for 15 and under; the main 10K's minimum age isn't explicitly published, but is implicitly 15+.
- Tracking app
- No live tracking app is published.
Direct Entry Summary
Entry is first come, first served. Reported pricing: UKA members £27, non-members £29, late registration £30-£32, race-day entry (if available) £36, virtual entry £25, junior race £5.
Ballot Policy
No ballot — entry is first come, first served.
Folkestone Coastal 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.
Folkestone Coastal 10K Route Map & Elevation Profile
Starting at Coastal Park, eastern entrance near the Leas Cliff Lift lower station, Folkestone, Kent CT20 1PR and finishing at Coastal Park, eastern entrance near the Leas Cliff Lift lower station, Folkestone, Kent CT20 1PR. Total elevation gain is not published for this event, and Verus does not estimate one.
Is Folkestone Coastal 10K flat?
Yes — described by the organizer and independent Racecheck reviewers alike as flat, with reviewers specifically noting the "lack of hills." An independent estimate puts total gain around 111ft, though that figure isn't official.
Folkestone Coastal 10K Course Profile
Elevation change not published for this event.
Tap a point on the course for details.
Coastal Park, eastern entrance near the Leas Cliff Lift lower station, Folkestone, Kent CT20 1PR
Start line.
Where Folkestone Coastal 10K starts and finishes
Folkestone Coastal 10K starts at Coastal Park, eastern entrance near the Leas Cliff Lift lower station, Folkestone, Kent CT20 1PR and finishes at Coastal Park, eastern entrance near the Leas Cliff Lift lower station, Folkestone, Kent CT20 1PR. 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 Folkestone Coastal 10K Route Breakdown
Founded in 2012 by Ray Johnson, with the Rotary Clubs of Hythe, Channel & Folkestone and Folkestone Running Club providing marshals. An out-and-back along the Folkestone seafront promenade toward Hythe and back, passing Coastal Park and the Leas Cliff area.
Folkestone Coastal 10K Pace Calculator & Splits
Folkestone Coastal 10K Pace Calculator
Enter a target finish time to see your pace and projected splits.
Average pace / mile
38:43
Average pace / km
24:03
Folkestone Coastal 10K Pace Chart
Split markers calculated for standard checkpoints — no official pacers are confirmed for this event.
| Target | Pace /mi | Pace /km | 5K | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3:00 | 29:02 | 18:02 | 1:30:12 | 3:00:00 |
| 3:15 | 31:27 | 19:33 | 1:37:43 | 3:15:00 |
| 3:30 | 33:52 | 21:03 | 1:45:14 | 3:30:00 |
| 3:45 | 36:17 | 22:33 | 1:52:45 | 3:45:00 |
| 4:00 | 38:43 | 24:03 | 2:00:16 | 4:00:00 |
| 4:15 | 41:08 | 25:33 | 2:07:47 | 4:15:00 |
| 4:30 | 43:33 | 27:04 | 2:15:18 | 4:30:00 |
| 4:45 | 45:58 | 28:34 | 2:22:49 | 4:45:00 |
| 5:00 | 48:23 | 30:04 | 2:30:20 | 5:00:00 |
| 5:30 | 53:14 | 33:04 | 2:45:22 | 5:30:00 |
| 6:00 | 58:04 | 36:05 | 3:00:24 | 6:00:00 |
| 6:30 | 1:02:54 | 39:05 | 3:15:26 | 6:30:00 |
| 7:00 | 1:07:45 | 42:06 | 3:30:28 | 7:00:00 |
Folkestone Coastal 10K Finish Time Estimator
Enter a recent 5K, 10K or Half Marathon time to estimate your Folkestone Coastal 10K finish time.
Your 5K time
Estimated Folkestone Coastal 10K finish
52:00
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 JourneyFolkestone Coastal 10K Race Day Checklist
Tap items to mark off your race-day readiness.
- Race number attached per your registration instructions
- A bag for the unmanned Race HQ drop (at your own risk)
- 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 to park at the Harbour or an alternative to Leas Cliff Hall (closed for race use on the day)
- A meeting point agreed with family/friends near Coastal Park for afterwards
Training Strategy for Folkestone Coastal 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 Coastal Park, eastern entrance near the Leas Cliff Lift lower station, Folkestone, Kent CT20 1PR 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.
At 10K distance most runners don't need on-course fuel.
A mix of carbohydrate and protein afterwards supports recovery.
Folkestone Coastal 10K Charity Places 2027
A charity ticket option adds a £5 donation to The Sports Trust to your entry — no minimum fundraising target 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 Folkestone Coastal 10K for charity?
Link your JustGiving page to Verus and show up right here alongside other Folkestone Coastal 10K fundraisers — goal, progress and story, all in one place.
Add Your Fundraiser to VerusWhere to Stay for Folkestone Coastal 10K
Folkestone town/harbour
Closest to the start/finish, with the area's widest hotel choice.
Can get busy on race weekend.
Hythe
A quieter seafront town nearby, directly on the out-and-back route.
A short journey to Coastal Park for the start.
Travel & Logistics
Folkestone Central is the nearest station.
Parking is available at the Harbour or Leas Cliff Hall car park (closed to the public for race use on the day).
The course runs on a traffic-free promenade; further details are confirmed by organizers closer to race day.
Spectator & Cheer Guide
No dedicated spectator guide is published, though one independent reviewer noted good crowd support "along the front."
No official guidance is published on moving between viewing points.
No live tracking app is published.
Folkestone Coastal 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 Folkestone Coastal 10K site , last verified August 2026. Always confirm official timings and policies directly prior to race day.