The Deal 10K race, now in its 42nd year, is called "The Dinosaur" in fond memory of club co-founder Roger Francis-Darby, who sadly died of skin cancer in 2000. During his competitive running, duathlon, and multisport career he often referred to himself as an old dinosaur (despite being in his mid-50's) so when he passed away, we changed the name of the Deal Regatta 10k to the Dinosaur 10k.
We give a significant percentage of the profits from the race to the Canterbury Hospital Skin and Dermatology Department each year, as well as donating to the Deal, Walmer and Kingsdown Regatta Association. Deal Tri would like to thank all the sponsors and entrants who make these donations possible.
Starting on Deal seafront, the race route heads south through Walmer and turns inland to circle the undulating borders of the village of Kingsdown before returning to the seafront and heading north for a flat final 4k.
The 10 kilometre out-and-back course distance is certified as accurate (SEAA no 18/058); the surface is tarmac with a 40m section of metalled trail present over the second kilometre. There will be kilometre markers along the route and the race will be fully marshalled: cyclists will precede the lead runner and follow the last runner. All road sections will be open to road traffic, and the seafront will be shared with pedestrians, dog walkers and cyclists.
Each athlete who successfully completes the race will receive a specially designed, sustainably sourced & manufactured medal, with additional awards made for the following achievements:
- 1st, 2nd & 3rd Male overall
- 1st, 2nd & 3rd Female overall
- 1st Male Under 21, 1st Male Senior, 1st Male Vet, 1st Male Super Vet
- 1st Female Under 21, 1st Female Senior, 1st Female Vet, 1st Female Super Vet
- 1st Male over 60, 1st Male Over 70, 1st Female over 55, 1st Female Over 70, Oldest Finisher
- 1st Male Team (4 to score) and 1st Female Team (3 to score).
To qualify for the team award, team members must be wearing their associated club kit and all must be affiliated to EA.
A 1500m junior fun run for ages 14 and under precedes the 10K race.
