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About
This sportive is designed with all riders in mind, with three routes to choose from and nothing too technical this is a perfect event for both experienced riders and anyone new to the sport. The accessible venue combined with the wonderful routes makes it extremely popular, so don't miss out.
Long, Middle and Short
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Sat, Oct 24, 2026
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Lingfield, United Kingdom
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Where and when
Location
Racecourse Rd, Lingfield RH7 6PQ, UK
Start times
Saturday, Oct 24, 2026
Long: 8:00 AMMiddle: 8:45 AMShort: 9:15 AM
Event summary
Here are the distances available for The Kent Classic 2026
Long
112km
£35 - £85
Middle
82km
£35 - £85
Short
47km
£30 - £85
Long
112km
£35 - £85
Middle
82km
£35 - £85
Short
47km
£30 - £85
Route information
Long
Distance: 112k Terrain: Road Elevation Gain: +1498m
Distance: 112k Terrain: Road Elevation Gain: +1498m
Medium
Distance: 82k Terrain: Road Elevation Gain: +991m
Distance: 82k Terrain: Road Elevation Gain: +991m
Short
Distance: 47k Terrain: Road Elevation Gain: +600m
Distance: 47k Terrain: Road Elevation Gain: +600m
The Kent Classic cycling event starts and finishes at Lingfield Park Racecourse. The routes initially take you down and along the county border of East Sussex and Kent, before navigating around Hever Castle.
All three routes showcase the High Weald AONB for its rolling hills, diverse landscapes and wild untamed flora and fauna. The Long route makes its way to the most South-Easterly reaches of the Kent Downs as it loops up and around Sevenoaks before crossing over the Bough Beech reservoir and returning back to Lingfield.
Difficulty
This event has a difficulty rating of 2/5. With rolling hills throughout, there's nothing too challenging for riders as the routes take you through scenic villages.
What's included
- Finisher's Medal
- Free Event Photography
- Free Parking
- Feed Stops
- Chip-timed results
- Online results & certificate
- Medical support
- Mechanical Support
- Fully marked route
- Massage Available
How to get there
Racecourse Rd, Lingfield RH7 6PQ, UK
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Lingfield Racecourse is situated in the Kent Countryside, but just 17 south of Croydon. It can be accessed from the A22.
Parking
There will be free parking on-site for this event.
By Train
Lingfield Station is less than a mile from the Racecourse.
Event day logistics
07:00 Gates open
07:30 Registration opens
08:00 - 08:45 Long starts
08:45 - 09:15 Medium starts
09:15 - 09:30 Short starts
15:30 Event finishes
Age Requirements
- Riders under the age of 12 will be granted free entry as long as they book alongside a full paying adult
- All riders under the age of 16 need to be accompanied by an adult who is responsible for them at all times
Plastic-Free Event
This event is a plastic-free event so make sure to bring your own drinks bottle to refill at the aid stations.
Mandatory Kit
- Helmet (must comply with the latest US Snell B90/B95 or European CE Standards
- Basic tools
- Inner tubes
- Pump
- Drink bottle
- First Aid Kit
- Mobile phone for emergencies
- Lights and high visibility clothing (on days where it is foggy or rain is forecast or where light is likely to be reduced)
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