
THE MALLE MILE BEACH RACE 2023
THE INAPPROPRIATE MOTORCYCLE BEACH RACE – CUSTOM, CLASSIC & ELECTRIC MOTORCYCLES RACE HEAD TO HEAD ON THE BEAUTIFUL MARGATE SANDS
JOIN THE MALLE MOTORCYCLE CLUB FOR THE MALLE MILE BEACH RACE 2023 WEEKEND! WITH 2 FULL RACE DAYS ON THE SANDS!
13th – 14th of May, 2023


SATURDAY THE 13TH AND SUNDAY THE 14TH ARE THE BEACH RACE DAYS, WITH AN ARRAY OF WILD CLASSIC, ELECTRIC AND CUSTOM MACHINES ENTERING THE SPRINT, THE DOUBLE, THE MALLE100 AND THE MOTOPOLO TOURNAMENT ON THE BEACH.
JOIN US ON SATURDAY MORNING, AFTER LOW TIDE, MEET THE RIDERS, SEE THE MACHINES, WATCH THE RACING AND PARTY IN THE BEACH RACE VILLAGE. THE BEACH RACE SUNSET AFTER PARTY WILL BE HELD ON THE BEACH AFTER RACING COMPLETES, ENDING AT SUNSET. THE PODIUM AWARDS WILL BE HELD ON THE BEACH, ON SUNDAY AFTER RACING COMPLETES AT HIGH TIDE.
SEE YOU THERE!
Get your free spectator ticket now!
As a small gesture of sincere thanks to the entire Malle community, to the beautiful people of Margate and to the motorcycle world, for supporting The Mile Beach Race. For one year only in 2023 we are giving away a limited amount of free spectator tickets to guests for The Mile Beach Race. We understand that 2023 has been a tough year for many and we wanted to give back and create something extra special. Bringing our passionate and diverse community together, celebrating the humble motorcycle and ’the beach race that nobody wins’. You will need to register for your free spectator ticket, as they are limited.
See you on the Sands in May, and bring sunshine!





The Programme
Subject To Change
FRIDAY 12th May
PRE-RACE NIGHT
19:00 pm : The Trophy Room
Pre-Race Briefing at The Rag & Bone Man with the unveiling of this years Beach Race Trophy
SATURDAY 13th May
RACE DAY ONE
Low Tide 13:00 – High Tide 19:00
08:00 am – 10:00 am : Rider Check-In at The Sundeck
10:00 am : The Beach Sprint Race
ALL RACE CLASSES RACING IN ORDER ALL MORNING – TIMES WILL BE POSTED ON THE BOARDS
12:00 am : The Malle100 Beach Race
ONCE RIDERS HAVE COMPLETED THE SPRINT RACE, PLEASE ENTER THE MALLE100
13:00 pm : MotoPolo Beach Tournament
Part 1
15:00 pm : The Double
The Switchback Drag Race
18:00 pm : The Sunset Beach Race After Party
With DJ Destruction on The Beach
SUNDAY 14th May
RACE DAY TWO
Low Tide 14:30 – High Tide 20:00
08:00 AM – 10:00 AM : RIDER CHECK-IN AT THE SUNDECK
10:00 am : The Beach Sprint Race
ALL RACE CLASSES RACING IN ORDER ALL MORNING – TIMES WILL BE POSTED ON THE BOARDS
12:00 pm : The Malle100 Beach Race
ONCE RIDERS HAVE COMPLETED THE SPRINT RACE, PLEASE ENTER THE MALLE100
13:00 pm : MotoPolo
Beach Tournament – Final
14:00 pm : The Beach Race Derby
Knockout Finale
17:00 pm : The Podium Awards
18:00 pm : After Party
The Beach Race Podium Awards After Party on The Beach





THE MILE BEACH RACE / THE DOUBLE
THE SPRINT / THE DERBY / MOTOPOLO
THE PODIUM AFTER PARTY


What to Expect
THE SPRINT RACE
AN 1/8TH OF A MILE HEAD TO HEAD BEACH RACE SPRINT
THE DOUBLE
A 1/4 OF A MILE HEAD TO HEAD BEACH RACE WITH A DOUBLE BACK AROUND A RACE MARKER AND ACROSS THE FINISH LINE
THE MALLE100
10 MOTORCYCLES WILL RACE HEAD TO HEAD IN A SMALL CIRCUIT – WITH THE LE MANS STYLE RUNNING START
BEACH VILLAGE
Music, Brand Exhibitions, Bar, Custom Bikes
Music
Amazing live DJ’s creating the race track sound track in the Beach Race Village all weekend
MOTOPOLO
THE FIRST MOTOPOLO BEACH MATCH
THE DERBY
THE FINAL 10 RACERS FROM EVERY CLASS/RACE ENTER THE GRANDE FINALE KNOCK OUT SPRINT RACE
The Lubrication Station
Beach Bar, serving liquid refreshments, in the heart of the Beach Race village


The Race Classes
THE LIGHTWEIGHTS
OPEN TO ALL SCOOTERS, MOPEDS & BIKES UNDER 250CC. NO MODERN MX OR ENDURO.
THE CLASSICS
ALL VINTAGE MOTORCYCLES PRE 1979.
THE ANTIQUES
ALL HISTORIC MOTORCYCLES PRE 1965.
SCRAMBLERS
ROAD LEGAL + NON-PROFESSIONAL OFF-ROAD BIKES + PRE-1989 MOTORCYCLES WITH KNOBBY TYRES FOR THE HILL CLIMB + THE MALLE100.
WOMEN’S CLASS
WOMEN ARE ENCOURAGED TO RACE IN EVERY CLASS, AS WELL AS THIS EXCLUSIVE CLASS.
THE CUSTOMS
HEAVILY MODIFIED CUSTOMS, SCRAMBLERS, MODERN CLASSICS, BRATS, CHOPPERS, CAFE RACERS, ETC.









The Races
THE SPRINT RACE / THE DOUBLE
THE MALLE100 / MOTOPOLO
THE DERBY FINAL
GETTING THERE
Parking: Please use the public car parks in Margate (behind and next to DreamLand are closest). Do not park on the Main Promenade, cars/bikes will be towed by the council.








PROTECTING THE BEACH
LEAVING ONLY FOOTPRINTS IN THE SAND
We have been working with Thanet Council over the last 4 years to create a continuously evolving environmental plan that ensures The Mile Beach Race leaves the beach in a better condition than when we arrived. In 2022 we brought in Marine Biologists to study the beach environment, the sands and the surrounding area to ensure the event has a positive impact and leaves only smiles, footprints and tyre prints on the sand… which are under the sea again as high tide comes in.
On the beach race weekend, 75% of the beach is cordoned off for the race, with only 2 bikes racing at a time, a stark contrast in comparison to a bank holiday weekend in Margate where there could be 10,000+ people across every inch of the beach, the event almost gives the beach a weekends rest.
The marine biologists have also documented that the first few inches of sand on the lower section of beach are very poor for fauna and sea-life (except for microscopic bacteria). The impression of foot-prints or tyre-prints has minimal impact on the sands ecology, as this area is well adapted to living in frequently disturbed conditions, with storms and powerful waves.
Our environmental marshals are also on hand to ensure that Margate beach is left in a better condition than when we arrive, with continuous litter sweeps throughout the weekend. More and more of our younger racers are bringing electric race machines, which is really exciting to see too, as multiple generations of riders get to ride and race together.
Like The Malle Mile Festival the entire event is plastic free, all drinks are served in aluminium containers, which are infinity recyclable. Before and after the race weekend, the entirety of Margate Sands is combed by our dedicated Marshall team, removing any and all debris and rubbish from the beach and recycling it safely.

