Hospice Run 2026 | Hospice in the Weald+

Celebrating 20 Years of Hospice Run Together

Sunday 20th September | Lower Common Cricket Ground, Tunbridge Wells | 08:00-12:30

Choose your challenge: 5k, 10k, Half Marathon.

What is Hospice Run?

Hospice Run is a much-loved closed-road running event supporting Hospice in the Weald. Whether you’re taking on your first 10k or setting your new half marathon PB, Hospice Run promises to be a great community event for every runner. Choose between our 5k, 10k and Half Marathon routes.

Entry fees and fundraising from Hospice Run support Hospice in the Weald in caring for those with terminal illness and those closest to them.

We ask each runner to raise £100 for the Hospice. If you went above and beyond this and raised £155, this would fund a three-hour session of care for one child by two children’s healthcare assistants, offering fun and engaging activities for the child whilst offering valuable respite for carers. If a team of 5 raised £150 each, they could fund the cost of our entire therapies team for a day, offering physio, occupational therapy, group classes and securing vital equipment for patients to make life easier and more comfortable.

Hospice Run 2026 is proudly sponsored by Savills Tunbridge Wells, now celebrating their 20th year as sponsor!

5k Route

Celebrate 20 years of Hospice Run by taking on our scenic 5k route.

10k Route

Challenge yourself with our undulating 10k route.

Half Marathon

Take on our iconic Half Marathon and enjoy the best of Tunbridge Wells.

What to Expect

🎉 Chip-timed results
Enjoy accurate, live timing so you can track your pace, performance, and personal bests.

🏅 Exclusive finisher’s medal
Celebrate your achievement with a beautifully crafted Hospice Run medal; a keepsake to be proud of.

🏃 Training plans & support
Whether you’re a first-timer or a seasoned runner, our regular emails will keep you motivated with expert training plans, tips, and encouragement to get you race-day ready! Be sure to join our Hospice Run Strava group for extra training support.

🥁 Unbeatable event atmosphere
Soak up the energy of the day with a live drumming band, cheering crowds and the incredible support of our volunteers and fellow runners. Visit our event village from 8am to soak up the atmosphere, explore an array of exciting vendors and enjoy everything the village has to offer before our runners head out on their route.

🛣️ One of the South East’s best closed-road routes
Enjoy a scenic, professionally managed route through the heart of Tunbridge Wells.

Fundraising

Your fundraising page is created automatically when you sign up, check your inbox for your Enthuse link so you can customise it and share your reason for running!

We ask for runners to fundraise £100 per person.

Discover fundraising tips here

Hospice Run Ladies Hugging at the start line

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Route information and maps

Join us from 8am to soak up the atmosphere in our event village, explore an array of exciting vendors and enjoy everything the village has to offer before our runners head out on their route.

Our much-loved 5k and 10k routes are back! Enjoy a beautiful, familiar course winding past iconic landmarks like the Spa Valley Railway Line and the stunning High Rocks. It’s the perfect mix of scenery and community spirit.

5K Route: https://www.plotaroute.com/route/2674450

10k Route: https://www.plotaroute.com/route/2674444

Ready to go the extra mile (or 13)? Our half marathon takes you on an undulating, rewarding route. You’ll start alongside the 5k and 10k runners before branching off for a varied extension of the 10k route, re-joining at Castle Road to cross the finish line in style.

Half Marathon Route: https://www.plotaroute.com/route/2674427

Please arrive in plenty of time to soak up the atmosphere, warm up, and get to your start line.

Join our Strava club to view the routes and interact with fellow runners: (Coming Soon!)

Price information

Secure your place in Hospice Run 2026 before the end of May and enjoy our reduced launch prices. Prices will increase at the end of May, after which they will remain fixed until race day.

You’ll still be able to register on the day, but please note that on‑the‑day entries will be slightly higher, so we recommend booking in advance to guarantee the best price.

Can I wear headphones?

For safety reasons, wearing headphones is not permitted as we want to make sure you can hear any safety instructions from our marshals on the route.

Bone-conducting headsets are permitted.

What measures are in place for participant safety?

To ensure the safety of all our participants we work with our traffic management company to close the roads for the event.

We will also have our wonderful marshals with phones or radios placed in strategic positions around the course.

Medical professionals will be present on all routes and at the event village.

Please listen to marshal instructions and be aware that marshals can only advise motorist and do not have the power to stop traffic. Emergency vehicles will be given access to the route.

Are there toilets?

Yes, toilets will be available at the event village on the day.

Please make sure you give yourself enough time to use them ahead of the start of your run.

Where can I view my run time?

Our chip timing company Nice Works will upload all run times to their website shortly after the event.

What's your refund policy?

Given the limited number of spaces for the event, entry fees are non-refundable unless we change the event venue or date.

If you are unable to attend Hospice Run, your registration fee will be accepted as a donation.

Ben's story: Running for Dad

Ben’s dad was cared for at Hospice in the Weald before he died. He valued hard work, loved his family, and enjoyed looking after their home and garden.

Here, Ben shares how the whole family could spend quality time together in his dad’s final weeks, his drive to fundraise, and why he wanted to take part in our Hospice Run…