Men 2025
| Pos | Time | Name | Club |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 00:33:19 | Wegahta Zerom | |
| 2 | 00:33:24 | Ben Tyler | Medway & Maidstone Ac |
| 3 | 00:33:32 | Toby Smith | Deal Tri Club |
Women 2025
| Pos | Time | Name | Club |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 00:39:04 | Becky Morrish | Paddock Wood Ac |
| 2 | 00:41:44 | Punam Gurung | Folkestone Running and Athletic |
| 3 | 00:41:49 | Annaka Charters | Victoria Park & Tower Hamlets Ac |
Course record holder: Charlie Brisley 0:31:02 Invicta East Kent 2020
Female record holder: Holly Dixon 0:34:45 Cambridge Harriers 2020
FOLKESTONE COASTAL 10K 25th May 2025
Nine hundred and fifty-two runners – a record number – gathered on a blustery promenade to take award winning Folkestone Coastal 10k. The race has grown in popularity in recent years and 2025 proved to be a sell-out year. It’s no wonder; the race combines a heady mix of breezy seaside racing with fantastic running folk and an unrivalled finish line atmosphere.
This year’s race was accompanied by a robust headwind and so those chasing a personal best time may have found that it alluded them on this occasion. Nevertheless, it was all smiles as our runners charged across the finish line after ten gloriously invigorating kilometres. They were greeted by cheering crowds, a bespoke medal and, thanks to some generous sponsors, some rather unique finish line goodies – a lovely detail of the race that proves hugely popular with the runners. Whilst the course records remain undefeated (and not surprising under the conditions!) this year’s winners brought home some spectacular results; Weghata Zerom came across the finish line in a magnificent 00:33:19 whilst Becky Morrish of Paddock Wood AC accomplished her win in just 00:39:04.
We hope that both Weghata and Becky will return next year to defend their wins and take another shot at the course records in what we are certain, will be another breath-taking year of racing.
With entries from as far as Birmingham and over 38 running clubs participating from all over the country along with many fun runners, all enjoyed a welcome competitive race.
In addition, we had two SAGA cruise ships enjoying the virtual option with over a record 200 participants, both crew and guests raising funds for good causes.
This year we enjoyed support from our title sponsor SAGA and primary sponsor Alcaline Transport and many other companies. Our ever-reliant marshal teams from the various Rotary and running clubs along with many volunteers notably the Police Cadets and Folkestone College certainly did the event proud. In addition, the local business community entered many teams including SAGA, Jenner Construction, Church & Dwight, Brachers Solicitors and a new crew from the Leas Lift team Apex.
Already we have received excellent feedback from runners and supporters who enjoyed the atmosphere and were so enthusiastic. I was pleased to see many newcomers at 15 years old to one runner of 85.
It is a fantastic achievement for the runners to complete the course either as an elite runner or a new participant to a 10-kilometre race. The objective of the race from the outset in 2012 the Olympic year as Race Director and event organiser was to bring the London Marathon experience to Folkestone having completed 25 consecutive races. Most importantly to encourage participation for all abilities, assist charities, visit our district, and promote good health, as well as increase the profile of sport and I am particularly delighted that there was such a good turnout a record year once again. As always, my thanks to you all.
First indications are that the event has raised good and timely funds for many worthwhile causes including The Sports Trust our main charity this year along with The Rainbow Centre, Gurkha Memorial Fund, Folkestone Youth Project, Folkestone Rescue, Touchbase Care and local Rotary Clubs for distribution to local causes.
The event went extremely well without any mayor incidents, and help was received with sincere thanks from over a record 86 marshals and assistants including both Folkestone & Hythe Rotary Clubs, Nice Work and many local support volunteers.
I would also like to thank our many sponsors in particular SAGA, Alcaline Transport, Church & Dwight, Holiday Extras, The Roger De Haan Charitable Trust, Eurotunnel, Jenner Construction, Folkestone & Hythe District Council & L&D Restaurant.
Once again, we have received tremendous feedback from the runners congratulating us for such a great event, by way of organisation, encouragement from marshals and most importantly holding the event safely. They also thoroughly enjoyed the course and the seafront areas as well as gifts from Church & Dwight comprising many products from their factory in Folkestone, Water from Macdonald’s Folkestone, Gift Vouchers from Podplus and goodie bags from Alcaline.
Previous Years Results & Reports
2023
Race Report
The race will commence at the eastern entrance of the coastal park on the promenade. At this area will be the new registration area and facilities within the carpark which is closed for our use. This is near to the bottom of the Leas Cliff Lift. CT20 1PR. Plenty of signs will direct you to this area and do park within the harbour or Leas Cliff Hall walk up to the start, which will be at 10:00 prompt – don’t be late!
There will be a children’s race for under 15s which is held shortly before the main race at 9:30am prompt (approx 600 meters). There is a wide range of prizes and we encourage corporate teams to enter, as it’s a great opportunity to engage with employees and get them involved not only in fitness but perhaps raise some money for your chosen causes.
Folkestone Coastal 10K Sponsors
