The Friends of Kent Churches Sponsored Ride & Stride takes place on the second Saturday in September each year.
This year it will take place on Saturday 12th September 2026.
Ride & Stride Day is an opportunity to raise money for Kent’s churches and chapels by cycling or walking or being a welcomer in a church or chapel. Money raised is shared equally between the church or chapel nominated by the participant and the Friends of Kent Churches which awards grants to Kent’s churches and chapels to help preserve them. In 2025 Kent’s Ride & Stride raised £152,674. Many congratulations for this record fundraising and thanks to all who took part and raised this magnificent sum. Since it started in Kent, Ride & Stride has raised £4.38million and we hope to add significantly to this total in 2026.
Participants in Ride & Stride are sponsored, and visit as many, or as few churches and chapels in Kent as they wish. Make the most of visiting churches and chapels not seen before and enjoy the refreshments and time to look around. On the day of the event many of the participating churches and chapels are open from 10-6pm, but if a church is not open, participants can still log their arrival on a sign-in sheet outside the church or chapel.
Headcorn Baptist will be open on the 12th to welcome riders and striders. We have toilet facilities and refreshments will, proberly, be available.