Tunbridge Wells Half Marathon 2027

The Tunbridge Wells Half Marathon is a road race held in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent, each February. It follows an undulating course, with its defining challenge being Spring Hill at Fordcombe, a 300-foot ascent that makes the race more demanding than a flat city half marathon. Runners begin at 9:00 am, and the event has a strict 3-hour limit because of the necessity of road closures and traffic management for the route. Tunbridge Wells Harriers, a local running club, has organized this race for over four decades, relying on volunteers. It stands out as one of the UK's largest events managed by a club instead of a commercial entity. Past accolades include high ratings from Runner’s World readers and other race award voters. In the last decade, race profits have contributed approximately £200,000 to charities and local initiatives. The organizers also provide complimentary entries to selected charities, such as Imago Dei, an organization assisting women in prison and post-release.