The River Run 2026 (River Darent, Kent)

Name: The River Run 2026 (River Darent, Kent)
Start: 2026-09-26T23:00:00.000Z
End: 2026-09-26T23:00:00.000Z
Location: Dartford, UK

The River Run 2026 (River Darent, Kent)

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Starting from Central Park (Dartford) follow the River Darent and take in the beautiful Kentish countryside. Choose between 5k, 10k and 18k distances, all of which being point-to-point routes promising amazing scenery.

5K, 10K and 18K

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Sun, Sep 27, 2026

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Dartford, United Kingdom

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Where and when

Location

Dartford, UK

Start times

Sunday, Sep 27, 2026

5K: 9:00 AM10K: 9:00 AM18K: 9:00 AM

Event summary

Here are the distances available for The River Run 2026 (River Darent, Kent)

5km

£28

10K

10km

£28

18K

18km

£28

Route information

Participants can choose from 5k, 10k and 18k race distances. All races will start from Central Park Dartford. This event is open to all abilities, whether you would like to walk, jog or run.

All routes are point-to-point. The 5k finish is in South Darenth, the 10k finish is in Eynsford and for people braving the full distance of 18k, the finish is in Otford.

Starting in Dartford Park the run will follow the River Darent through to Darenth, Sutton-at-hone, South Darenth, Horton Kirby, Farningham, Eynsford, Shoreham and finally Otford.

What's included

Finisher medal

Post-run water and snack

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How to get there

Dartford, UK

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Central Park, Central Park, Cranford Rd, Dartford DA1 1JP, UK

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Parking

There are many car parks for Central Park, Dartford including Acacia Car Park, Mansion House Gardens Car Park and more nearer the town centre.

By Car

Central Park is a 5-minute drive from Junction 2 of the M25.

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Event day logistics

Registration desk for number collection will be open an hour before the start of the race at the entrance to Central Park Athletics Track DA1. Please note no bag drop at this is a point to point race where a coach will pick runners up from the 5km, 10km and 18km finishes and return all runners to the start.