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Hendy Group to help local runners go the distance at Tunbridge Wells Half Marathon

Hendy Group to help local runners go the distance at Tunbridge Wells Half Marathon
3 min read Published 19 Feb 26

Hendy Group will be the driving force behind this month’s Tunbridge Wells Half Marathon, thanks to its headline sponsorship and the provision of support vehicles to help the event run smoothly. The business has long supported the event, one of the UK’s most popular and well-established road races, as part of its wider commitment to local community events. 

The car dealer group, which has showrooms across the south of England and 8 in Tunbridge Wells, continues to play a key role in keeping the half marathon’s entry costs accessible, while also ensuring participants benefit from finishers’ medals and comprehensive support throughout the route.

As part of the ongoing partnership, Hendy Group will provide the official lead car and three vans to assist with race-day logistics. In addition, Hendy colleagues will take part in the race, with funds raised through their participation donated to the Hendy Foundation, which supports local charities.

Increasing female participation is a key focus of this year’s half marathon, with the Hendy Group supporting the event’s #WorksForWomen mission. 

The 2026 Hendy Tunbridge Wells Half Marathon will take place on Sunday 22 February, with Race HQ based at the Tunbridge Wells Sports Centre. Organised by the Tunbridge Wells Harriers, the annual race has been hosted by the club for more than 40 years and continues to attract around 1,500 runners each year.

Starting at 9.00am, runners will have up to three hours to complete the one-lap course, which goes through Southborough, Bidborough, Penshurst, Fordcombe, Langton Green and Tunbridge Wells, offering a scenic yet challenging 13-mile route through the Kent countryside.

Michael Youlton, Race Director, Tunbridge Wells Harriers said: “Once again, we are grateful to the Hendy Motor Group for sponsoring our race this year, helping us to ensure the event runs as smoothly as possible. With their help we are able to put on this large community event which will benefit this year's chosen charity Imago Dei and a large number of other local charities and organisations that support our endeavours. If you live close to the course, please give a cheer to the runners as they pass by and thank the marshals who aim to keep everyone; participants, supporters and the general public safe on race day.”

Paul Hendy, Chief Executive at Hendy Group, said: “Our ongoing support for the Tunbridge Wells Half Marathon is part of an ongoing commitment to the local community, as well as colleagues and customers in the area. The race is an important fixture in the local calendar, and we are thrilled to be part of this community-driven, mass-participation event.”