Walk Tonbridge Festival 2025: The Mini Marathon
Join us for a 5 mile or accessible 3.6 mile charity walk from Tonbridge Old Fire Station. Raise money for Sustain or your chosen charity
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Tonbridge Old Fire Station
Castle Street Tonbridge TN9 1BH United KingdomGood to know
Highlights
- 4 hours
- In person
Refund Policy
About this event
Supported by CooperBurnett Solicitors, the Walk Tonbridge Festival mini- marathon invites walkers to challenge themselves whilst raising money for Sustain food bank, a Tonbridge based charity, tackling food poverty in our local area.
Starting at Tonbridge Old Fire Station, you will check in with our friendly team and be to given easy to follow directions for either a 5 mile circular route or a 3.6 mile out and back option which will be suitable for for buggys and mobility scooters.
If walking the 5 mile option you will follow a 5 mile route that takes in the beautiful countryside and surrounding Tonbridge. There is one stile en-route and some kissing gates which you will need to pass through.
There will be two checkpoints en-route. One at Haysden Country Park where you can use the nearby facilities, and a second where you can stop for tea at our charity cake stall.
If following the 3.6 mile option you will walk/wheel through Tonbridge Park and Haysden Country Park on a mixture of paved and unpaved paths.
Both mini-marathons will end at Tonbridge Old Fire Station where you will be awarded with a finishers medal and have the chance to put your feet up and enjoy a drink/cake with friends, family and your fellow walkers.
All profits from the ticket sales of this event will be donated to our charity partner Sustain, a Tonbridge food bank that provides emergency supplies to local people experiencing short term need.
Frequently asked questions
The mini-marathon starts and finishes at Tonbridge Old Fire Station.
The route takes you on a 5 mile journey to and from central Tonbridge You will be provided with step-by-step directions at the time of checking in for your marathon. The directions will include what 3 words locations at key points.
We have a shorter 3.6 mile walk which is suitable for off road wheelchairs and buggy's. This route is on a combination of paved and unpaved paths. There are no stiles or gates on this option, but paths can be a bit bumpy when dry and very muddy if we had wet weather.
We recommend that you wear light, comfortable clothing and good quality walking shoes or trainers. Your clothes should cover your legs as some paths may have brambles and stinging nettles. A waterproof jacket is essential!
This will depend on you or your groups pace. We would anticipate between 2-3 hours. Remember this is a walk and not a race!
We will have two checkpoints along the 5 mile route and one checkpoint on the 3.6 mile route where one of our friendly volunteers will monitor your progress.
Your entry fee will be donated to Sustain food and fuel bank, but you are welcome to raise additional sponsorship for your chosen charity.
Upon completing your mini-marathon one of our team of volunteers will award you with a medal - celebrating your achievement! You can then stay and enjoy a well deserved drink, cuppa or slice of cake at Tonbridge Old Fire Station (at your own expense)
Yes! Your friends can meet you at our pop up Orchard Tea Room, near Hildenborough. We will have a team serving hot and cold drinks, as well as delicious cakes in exchange for a donation to Sustain food bank.
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