Proud Sponsors of the Paddock Wood Half Marathon since 2018!

The Lambert & Foster Paddock Wood Half Marathon returns on Sunday, 8 March 2026. The race starts at 10am from Eldon Way. Now in its 36th year, it stands as one of the South East’s most popular half marathons. It also continues to raise vital funds for the Kent, Surrey and Sussex Air Ambulance Charity.

The race is known for its fast, flat and accurately measured course. Runners follow quiet roads through Kent’s hop fields and orchards. The event offers an ideal early-season test for those training for the London or Brighton spring marathons. It also attracts runners chasing personal bests.

As the South East’s largest half marathon, the event delivers excellent facilities. These include ample parking, easy access from the local train station and a supervised baggage store. Runners also benefit from refreshments, on-site physiotherapy, immediate online results and full first aid cover.

Alan Mummery, Director at Lambert & Foster, who has been with the company for 40 years, said:

“Since 2018, Lambert & Foster have been delighted to be the headline sponsor of the Paddock Wood Half Marathon. It is a significant regional race, attracting a high-quality field of runners from both local and national levels. At the same time, it is a major annual event for our home town of Paddock Wood, with runners and supporters creating a real buzz throughout the area. We look forward to supporting our own home-grown runners from the Lambert & Foster and Bloomfields teams and wish everyone the very best as their hard training pays off.”

Entries for the event are still open, but places are filling quickly. Anyone wishing to take part can enter online by clicking here.