Furley Page sponsors ‘unique’ Chatham Maritime 10k

Supporters were out in force to cheer on the 465 runners competing in the annual Chatham Maritime 10k run on Sunday 9 November, which was sponsored by law firm Furley Page for the first time this year.

The Chatham Maritime 10k is fast becoming a key fixture on the race calendar, with 2025 being the 9^th year it has been held. Organised by Sporting Events UK, the unique route through the historic surroundings of Chatham Maritime and St Mary’s Island offers a mix of roads, trails and riverside paths and is becoming increasingly popular, with this year’s race sold out way in advance of the starting gun.

Among the competitors was a team of 10 runners from Furley Page, who were supported by staff and Partners from the firm’s Chatham office as they completed the route. Furley Page sponsored the event as part of the firm’s 300-year anniversary, having previously sponsored both the Whitstable 10k in May and the Canterbury 10-mile race in January.

Susan Jennings, Partner and Head of Corporate at Furley Page, is chair of the committee organising the firm’s 300-year anniversary celebrations. Susan said: “In our 300^th year we were keen to support various community events as part of our celebrations, and we were delighted to have been able to sponsor such a popular and long-standing race.”

“It was great to see the friendly competition and determination displayed. Hats off to the fit people!”

“The Furley Page team of runners, comprising of staff, friends and family, all did extremely well and made it round in one piece; one achieving a personal best.  Overall, the Chatham Maritime 10k was a great event, and one that Chatham can be proud of.”

The Chatham Maritime 10k was won by David Swain in a time of 37 minutes and five seconds.