There will no doubt be other accounts of the Mount Ephraim 10k event elsewhere.  This article focuses on the many visitors it was a privilege to host from Canterbury’s and Whitstable’s respective French twin towns of Reims and Dainville.  26 of the 169 finishers in the Mount Ephraim 10k were from Northern France, and there were many more visitors accompanying them.
I should say that while I have written this article, praise should go to Marco for masterminding the logistics of accommodating such a large group of people.  Answers on a …

Entries are now open for the Mount Ephraim Summer 10K run on the Sunday 10th July 2011.
A challenging course on Kentish roads, starting and finishing in the beautiful 10 acre Mount Ephraim Gardens – the perfect place for a day out in Kent.
Post race enjoy the tranquillity of the Japanese gardens, take on the challenge of the grass maze or just relax on the Edwardian Tea Room terrace overlooking the topiary and herbaceous border, Mount Ephraim Gardens are a must for the whole family.
For more information and entry forms visit …

Entries for the ever popular Whitstable 10K Road Race are now closed. Despite the number of entries being raised again this year to 700 entrants, this number was filled well before the 16th April 2011 closing date.
Good luck if you got into the race; It is a very fast course, where many personal best are set each year. If you didn’t manage to enter this year why not come down and support your fellow runners but remember there are strictly no entries on the day.
The beautiful course of the Whitstable 10k Road Race works its way out from …

 
 
 
 
Man on the Run is a 5k event for men and boys that has been devised to raise awareness of male cancers.  The event is in aid of Cancer Research UK and it is hoped that each runner will help to raise money for Cancer Research in preventing and curing cancer.
For more information visit the Man on the Run website.

As Race Director I’d like to congratulate all the competitors who ran on 11th July and to thank our sponsors – Bailey’s Nissan and Mount Ephraim Gardens. I must thank the team of marshals without whom running an event like this would be impossible. I must also thank our French visitors including 34 runners for their enthusiasm in supporting this race and making Mount Ephraim 10K run a truly international event.
The race itself took place on a hot day with forecasts of record breaking temperatures and weather warnings – not …

If you are looking for the routine fast flat crowded 10K race then Mount Ephraim is definitely not for you.

It is as they say in the trade “undulating” . If on the other hand you are looking for a race with a difference this could be the one.
Starting and finishing in the stunning grounds of Mount Ephraim house you will find yourself running through a beautiful little corner of Kent on nearly traffic free rural lanes with constantly changing scenery including a spectacular view of the Thames Estuary at the …

Despite the windy conditions, some good results from the club members who took part in our May Bank Holiday race, particularly Nannette who managed a PB.