The Maidstone Half Marathon - Fun And Plenty Of Hills!

Maidstone Half Marathon is my local half marathon. Despite this, this was my first time taking part.
Organised by the Maidstone Harriers Running and Triathlon club, in partnership with Sporting Events UK, I'd heard that this was a great half marathon and I wasn't disappointed!
Starting at the scenic Mote Park in Maidstone, the route takes runners through the park and onto the main Ashford road, through the traditional village of Hollingbourne, along the historic Pilgrim's Way road, before cutting down into the village of Bearsted and finishing at race HQ back at Mote Park.
I rocked up at the start line on what was a stunning October morning ready and excited to take part. Here's how it went!
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[@zydrunasjursa9338]

Thank you.

[@johnnyrotten43]

Great time with the elevation change! Well done!

[@runningcafe1]

Thank you!!

[@glen6276]

Nice run Craig. Thanks for the video 👍

[@runningcafe1]

Thanks Glen!

[@markg99]

Lightning fast again mate. 11th place is insane. Well done 💪🏃‍♂️

[@runningcafe1]

Thanks Mark, happy with that! Good to see you making some vids, any races planned or focusing on training at the moment? 🙏

[@markg99]

@@runningcafe1 I've got my first road half marathon on Sunday in Macclesfield 🙂👍🏻 Aiming for 1:55 though my estimated best half is 2:10 on Strava, so we'll see!

[@runningcafe1]

​@@markg99good luck mate! If you film I shall have a watch. Enjoy 🙏

[@RunningWithDanny]

Hey Craig. I ran this and was just behind you on your introduction and resisted the urge to photobomb you 😂. Congrats on the time that’s a superb effort. I absolutely loved this race and it was probably my best run to date. Perfect weather, great marshalling on the main roads and great public support 🔥

[@runningcafe1]

No way Danny! Should have photobombed, why not 🤣 Thanks for that and congrats for the run! I also really enjoyed this one. Even though I knew the course well, it was a fantastic atmosphere and the weather was spot on. Top morning 👏

[@RunningWithDanny]

@@runningcafe1 can I ask what software you use for your editing from GoPro onto computer / laptop

[@runningcafe1]

@@RunningWithDanny Of course. I use Adobe Premiere Pro.

[@RunningWithDanny]

@@runningcafe1 thanks Craig 🤝🏻

[@BradleySingerRuns]

smahed it once again Craig. the views are lovely but it seems like it was a little hilly. finishing 11th is class.

[@runningcafe1]

Thanks Bradley! 🙏

[@stuartwalker6786]

Did this back in the early 90's.... cycling from Tunbridge Wells and running 1:28 off the back of the bike over ( nice warm up :) ).... nice course from what I remember...... not sure if it's the same course though 🤔 Did start and finish at the park though, so maybe

[@runningcafe1]

Nice! 1:28 after a bike ride is immense. I heard that the course has changed a bit since it was done in the past.