The Deal Castle 5 Mile

01 Nov 2026 · 10:30

15 The Street, Sholden, DEAL, South East

Runner Information When - Sunday 1st November Where - The start of the race is located on the promenade adjacent to the Deal Castle. Follow directions from the M2-A2 to Dover, then A258 to Deal and directions to the seafront and Deal Castle. Race HQ is located at the Sea Scout Hut along the promenade near the public toilets on Marine Rd. Parking can be found along the seafront and there are numerous car parks in Deal town. Junior 1500m Fun Run - Will take place first, starting at 10:00. Deal Castle 5-Mile Race - Will start at 10:30 where you follow an out/back course. Registration - Will open from 8:30 and will close 10 minutes before each race starts for all race numbers to be collected on the day and to enter the races should places be available. Prize presentations - Will be held in the Sea Scout Hut The Junior Fun Run will be held very soon after the start of our main race (but please listen out for announcements on the day) the following prizes will be awarded for both the boys and girls in the Under 6yrs, 7-8yrs, 9-10yrs, 11-12yrs and 13-14yrs age categories. The Deal Castle 5-Mile will be around 11:30 (but please listen out for announcements on the day) the following prizes will be awarded to our 1st Male & Female Overall (1st, 2nd and 3rd Female/ Male overall age category prizes cascaded to the next runner) and in the following categories: Senior, Vet 40, 50, 60 & 70+, Oldest Finisher & Team Winners (3 for Females & 4 for Males) To qualify for the team award, team members must be wearing their associated club kit and all must be affiliated to EA. All that is left to say... As the race director, I wish you all an enjoyable race and look forward very much to cheering you across the finish line. Margaret Reidy