Brett Lydd Half Marathon & 20 Mile 2027

The Brett Lydd Half Marathon & 20 Mile is a flat road race held in Lydd, on Romney Marsh in South Kent, offering two distances on the same race day. It is intended for club runners, first-timers, and marathon trainees, particularly those preparing for spring marathons. Nice Work organizes the event, and the 20-mile option provides a race-length rehearsal without covering the full marathon distance. The route travels north of Lydd on wide, quiet country lanes across very flat marshland, allowing runners to focus on pacing, hydration, and nutrition without the challenge of hills. The half marathon was a regular fixture in the South of England running calendar during the 1970s and 1980s. It later reappeared after a period of absence, with the event expanded. The field typically numbers several hundred runners for each distance, featuring local clubs and participants from across the region. Finishers receive a bespoke medal, free race photos are available, and top runners contend for trophies and prizes.