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Sevenoaks Seven 2027
- Race day
- Sunday, 11 July 2027
- Location
- Sevenoaks, Kent, UK
- Distance
- 7 mi / 11.3 km
Sevenoaks Seven: 11 July 2027. Sevenoaks Seven: date, entry, the hilly Knole Park deer-park course, charity, a pace calculator.
Sevenoaks Seven Race Timeline
304 days to go
More than 42 days out — a good window to build a consistent base before 7-mile-specific training ramps up.
Sevenoaks Seven 2027: quick answers
When is Sevenoaks Seven 2027?
Sevenoaks Seven 2027 takes place on Sunday, 11 July 2027, starting at 9:00am (09:10 for the free junior race).
What time does Sevenoaks Seven start?
Sevenoaks Seven starts at 9:00am (09:10 for the free junior race) from Knole Park, Sevenoaks, Kent TN15 0RP (south-east corner, near Knole House).
Where does Sevenoaks Seven start and finish?
Sevenoaks Seven starts at Knole Park, Sevenoaks, Kent TN15 0RP (south-east corner, near Knole House) and finishes at Knole Park, Sevenoaks, Kent TN15 0RP.
How many miles is Sevenoaks Seven?
Sevenoaks Seven is 7 miles (11.3km).
How much does Sevenoaks Seven cost to enter?
£30 for general/on-the-day entry, subject to availability, via Nice Work Race Management; the free 3.5km junior race is for ages 9-15. The exact 2027 date isn't officially announced yet — estimated here from the race's recurring mid-July pattern.
How can I track a runner at Sevenoaks Seven?
No live-tracking app for this event — it's a parkland race with on-the-day results rather than a large-scale tracked event.
Key Race Metrics & Overview
- Date
- Sunday, 11 July 2027
- Distance
- 7 miles / 11.3km
- Location
- Sevenoaks, Kent, UK
- Start Point
- Knole Park, Sevenoaks, Kent TN15 0RP (south-east corner, near Knole House)
- Finish Point
- Knole Park, Sevenoaks, Kent TN15 0RP
- Start time
- 9:00am (09:10 for the free junior race)
- Surface
- Off-road, multi-terrain parkland (grass and paths within Knole Park)
- Tracking app
- No live-tracking app for this event — it's a parkland race with on-the-day results rather than a large-scale tracked event.
Not published by the organiser at the time of writing: cut-off time, age requirement. Verus records these as unconfirmed rather than estimating them — check the official race website closer to race day.
Direct Entry Summary
£30 for general/on-the-day entry, subject to availability, via Nice Work Race Management; the free 3.5km junior race is for ages 9-15. The exact 2027 date isn't officially announced yet — estimated here from the race's recurring mid-July pattern.
Ballot Policy
No ballot — entry is via Nice Work Race Management, with on-the-day entry subject to availability.
Sevenoaks Seven 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.
Sevenoaks Seven Route Map & Elevation Profile
Starting at Knole Park, Sevenoaks, Kent TN15 0RP (south-east corner, near Knole House) and finishing at Knole Park, Sevenoaks, Kent TN15 0RP. Total elevation gain is not published for this event, and Verus does not estimate one.
Is Sevenoaks Seven flat?
No — it's a genuinely hilly, off-road course through Knole Park, with rolling climbs rather than a flat profile.
Sevenoaks Seven Course Profile
Elevation change not published for this event.
Tap a point on the course for details.
Knole Park, Sevenoaks, Kent TN15 0RP (south-east corner, near Knole House)
Start line.
Where Sevenoaks Seven starts and finishes
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 Sevenoaks Seven Route Breakdown
A hilly, off-road 7-mile route through Knole Park, a National Trust deer park — rolling climbs and scenic downhill stretches on grass and parkland paths, rather than a closed-road event. Race HQ (changing, showers, refreshments) is at Sevenoaks Rugby Club, around a mile from the actual start line in the park.
Sevenoaks Seven Pace Calculator & Splits
Sevenoaks Seven Pace Calculator
Enter a target finish time to see your pace and projected splits.
Average pace / mile
34:17
Average pace / km
21:18
Sevenoaks Seven 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 | 25:43 | 15:59 | 1:19:53 | 2:39:47 | 3:00:00 |
| 3:15 | 27:51 | 17:19 | 1:26:33 | 2:53:06 | 3:15:00 |
| 3:30 | 30:00 | 18:38 | 1:33:12 | 3:06:25 | 3:30:00 |
| 3:45 | 32:09 | 19:58 | 1:39:52 | 3:19:44 | 3:45:00 |
| 4:00 | 34:17 | 21:18 | 1:46:31 | 3:33:03 | 4:00:00 |
| 4:15 | 36:26 | 22:38 | 1:53:11 | 3:46:21 | 4:15:00 |
| 4:30 | 38:34 | 23:58 | 1:59:50 | 3:59:40 | 4:30:00 |
| 4:45 | 40:43 | 25:18 | 2:06:30 | 4:12:59 | 4:45:00 |
| 5:00 | 42:51 | 26:38 | 2:13:09 | 4:26:18 | 5:00:00 |
| 5:30 | 47:09 | 29:18 | 2:26:28 | 4:52:56 | 5:30:00 |
| 6:00 | 51:26 | 31:57 | 2:39:47 | 5:19:34 | 6:00:00 |
| 6:30 | 55:43 | 34:37 | 2:53:06 | 5:46:12 | 6:30:00 |
| 7:00 | 1:00:00 | 37:17 | 3:06:25 | 6:12:49 | 7:00:00 |
Sevenoaks Seven Finish Time Estimator
Enter a recent 5K, 10K or Half Marathon time to estimate your Sevenoaks Seven finish time.
Your 5K time
Estimated Sevenoaks Seven finish
59:08
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 JourneySevenoaks Seven Race Day Checklist
Tap items to mark off your race-day readiness.
- Trail-capable footwear, given the off-road, multi-terrain surface
- Race number attached per your race pack instructions
- A plan to reach Race HQ at Sevenoaks Rugby Club, Plymouth Drive, Sevenoaks TN13 3RP — around a mile from the actual start in Knole Park
- Cash or card for overflow parking charges at Buckhurst Car Park if the ~75 spaces at Race HQ are full
Training Strategy for Sevenoaks Seven
6-10 weeks is a solid window for a 7-mile race. Combine a weekly long run with threshold work so you can hold pace over the full 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.
Ease off mileage in the final week, keeping a couple of short, sharp race-pace efforts to stay fresh. Arrive at Knole Park, Sevenoaks, Kent TN15 0RP (south-east corner, near Knole House) 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.
7-Mile Nutrition & Fueling Plan
A modest increase in carbohydrate intake over the 2-3 days before the race is the standard approach to topping up glycogen stores for a race of this length.
Eat 2-3 hours before the start — carbohydrate-focused, and nothing you haven't already tried in training.
No on-course fuel stations are published for a race of this length — this isn't unusual for a 7-mile off-road event.
Getting some carbohydrate and protein into you within an hour of finishing helps recovery start properly.
Sevenoaks Seven Charity Places 2027
Proceeds from the race support The Running Charity, a youth homelessness charity — there is no separate discounted charity-place scheme 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 Sevenoaks Seven for charity?
Link your JustGiving page to Verus and show up right here alongside other Sevenoaks Seven fundraisers — goal, progress and story, all in one place.
Add Your Fundraiser to VerusWhere to Stay for Sevenoaks Seven
Sevenoaks town centre
The most accommodation choice, close to Race HQ and the railway station.
A small town, so options are more limited than a city.
Travel & Logistics
Sevenoaks railway station is in the town, a walkable-to-driveable distance from Knole Park depending on fitness and time.
Around 75 parking spaces at Race HQ (Sevenoaks Rugby Club); overflow parking at Buckhurst Car Park, Sevenoaks TN13 1LW (Sunday parking charges apply there).
Not a closed-road event — the race runs on parkland paths within Knole Park rather than public roads.
Spectator & Cheer Guide
Knole Park itself gives good vantage points along the rolling route, with the start/finish area the easiest single spot to watch from.
The deer park is walkable for spectators moving between viewing points, though it is a genuinely hilly park.
No live-tracking app for this event — it's a parkland race with on-the-day results rather than a large-scale tracked event.
Sevenoaks Seven 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 Sevenoaks Seven site , last verified August 2026. Always confirm official timings and policies directly prior to race day.