QRM Presents: Summer Runnin' A D.I.Y. non-competitive coastal race - walk, run, or both. Trans & Queer-led. Totally free.
What is it? Join us for a fun, non-competitive run or walk along the Margate coast, with route options of 2.5k, 5k, or 10k. Trans and Queer-led, and open to everyone - allies, kids, and dogs warmly welcome!
🏅Make a homemade medal for a fellow participant! It doesn't need to be a masterpiece - it's all about community spirit. This is optional, and we'll have spare medals on the day. We will be hosting a medal-making session, to be announced.
📅 When: Sunday 2 August, 9am
📍 Meet: Carpark of the Margate Lido Complex - for registration and bag drop
🏁 Start: On the green across from Forts
🗺️ Route: Starting at the top of the cliff, we head along the seafront towards Botany Bay and back. Marked with chalk signs, and with stewards on the route to guide. Half-way markers at 2.5k, 5k, and 10k points.
🎉 Finish: Beach party! Bring snacks and drinks. Forts, Oast, Doubloons (and more!) are right around the corner for ice coffees and food.
💙 Fundraising: Summer Runnin' is completely free to attend - but if you'd like to give something back, as part of your ticket you can add a donation to be split equally between two brilliant local causes:
- Margate Black Pride exists to celebrate, support, and uplift LGBTQIA+ people of African, Asian, Caribbean, Latin American, Pacific Islander and Middle Eastern-descent people in Margate and beyond - creating joyful, affirming spaces and building community. Your support helps make those spaces possible.
- Margate Queer Library & Archive is a free, DIY community space dedicated to collecting, preserving, and celebrating LGBTQIA+ histories, stories, and culture in Thanet. By donating, you're helping to keep queer knowledge and heritage alive and accessible for everyone.
On the day there will be ways to donate and find out more about how to support both organisations directly. Every contribution, big or small, makes a real difference.
📋 Register: Sign up in advance so we can get a sense of numbers - registration is also available on the day.
ℹ️ Good to know: This is a D.I.Y. community event, so participants are self-supporting - no water or toilets on route! On a hot day, ease your pace and check in with a volunteer if you're feeling unwell. Volunteers will make themselves known at the start.
👐 Volunteers needed: We're looking for a couple of people to be stewards! Slide into our DMs: @queerrunmargate
📣 Supporters: Absolutely welcome - your cheers make all the difference! Today is about the joy of a race without the competition. 💙
⚠️ Liability: By registering, participants accept they do so at their own risk and are responsible for ensuring they are fit to take part. QRM and the organisers are not liable for injury, loss, or damage. Please take care, don't push yourself, and consult your GP if unsure.