Following yet another fantastic year in 2017 the Tonbridge Half Marathon returns for an 8th time in 2018. The route is an accurately measured pan shaped course starting in south Tonbridge. It will take runners along closed roads with plenty of crowd support especially through the attractive village of Leigh, both on your way out and again on the way back, and when you finish back in Tonbridge. There will be four water stations on the course with toilet facilities. The race is organised jointly by Tonbridge Lions Club and Tonbridge Rotary Club with race management and chip timing services provided by Nice Work. The price of entry is UNCHANGED from 2017. The race will once again be looking to attract runners of all abilities, from experienced athletes to those new to half marathon running. All finishers will receive a bespoke medal and souvenir technical t-shirts will also be available to purchase for £6.00. Prizes/trophies are awarded to leading runners and age group winners The venue offers plenty of parking, changing, toilets and baggage, plus a race village including post-event massage, medal engraving and refreshment facilities. All race profits will be donated to The Bridge Trust and Pepenbury, together with other charities supported by Lions and Rotary. The race attracts over 1000 participants - so an early entry is advised. Entries will open at midnight on New Year’s Eve. The event is run under UK Athletics rules and is a BARR Gold Graded event, awarded for race excellence.