Burnham Beeches Half Marathon and 10K 15 August 2021

The provisional date for the 2021 event is 15 August. Entries are now open.
We will monitor the Covid-19 situation as we prepare for the event. We are very conscious that we need the support of our local partners to be able to organise this run and we will be in regular contact with them during the months before the event.
All 2020 entries have been automatically deferred to the corresponding 2021 distance.

We hope to be able to put the event in as planned in 2021, however If we need to defer again, all entries will be carried forward.

Thank you for your understanding and I look forward to seeing you all in 2021!
Best Wishes
Mark Evans
BBHM Race Director
bbhm.racedirector@gmail.com

The Burnham Beeches Half Marathon and 10k offers a choice of two distances, both on a mix of closed roads and hard surfaced woodland paths through the cool shade of the Burnham Beeches ancient woodland in South Bucks. It’s the perfect setting for a summer half marathon or 10k.

The half marathon starts at 09.15, the 10k at 09.30.

We have a fantastic medal for all finishers, plus a quality technical shirt that you will want to wear again and again!

You can enjoy a well earned dip after the race with special access to the Caldicott School swimming pool (access may be restricted depending on demand). Please shower before using the pool.

There will be water on the course from paper cups and in the race village there will be water taps available. We are trying to reduce our use of plastic so we ask that as many people as possible please bring their own reusable water bottles or wear a hydration vest.

Families and supporters are welcome at the start and finish in the school grounds but note there are no dogs allowed at the school. As in previous races we aim to create a big race atmosphere in the Race Village.

There will be trophies for 1st Male / Female finishers in each distance plus 1st place in each age category.

A pre race email will be sent to entrants a week or so before the event. Please note that headphones (other than bone conducting ones) are strictly not allowed as although roads are closed we can not guarantee the route will be traffic free and it is important you can hear traffic plus marshal instructions.

We hope to have hot food available to buy in the race village, provided by our friends at The Crown pub. There is no alcohol allowed in the school field but the pub is on Crown Lane a short walk away from the finish.

Keep an eye on our Facebook page for latest information.

We look forward to welcoming you on 9th August.

CLICK HERE FOR THE 2019 RESULTS

CLICK FOR A SELECTION OF PHOTOS FROM THE 2019 EVENT – GALLERY 1
CLICK FOR A SELECTION OF PHOTOS FROM THE 2019 EVENT – GALLERY 2

ROUTE OF THE HALF MARATHON

 
The Half Marathon is a two lap route which starts and finishes at Caldicott School, Farnham Common. The 10k route is a single lap. Both routes are clearly marked and will be well marshalled.
 

RUNNER’S WORLD REVIEWS – THANKS FOR THE GREAT FEEDBACK!

“I have previously taken part in the Half Marathon at Burnham Beeches. This was my first time at running the 10Kms – great – would definitely do it again. Challenging (who put those hills in the way !!!) but very enjoyable, friendly event. :-)”

“My first ever big organised event and I really enjoyed it! Usually run on my own or with one or two work colleagues, so it was a real buzz to set off with hundreds of other runners. Lovely course through the woods, plenty of shade – ideal for August – a few gentle hills but nothing too challenging, very well organised and marshalled. Loads of encouragement to keep you going! If I ever step from 10k to HM I’d like to do it here.”

“Excellent race, beautiful scenery, great organisation. Will definitely do it again.”

“Scenic 2 lap course (one lap for the 10k), lots of excellent marshalls and spectators, plenty of shade and water stops to see off the summer heat. Mostly on road with some easy trail paths… first lap is full of lovely undulating hills, which feel like steep mountains by the second lap! Some brilliant bonuses, like a swimming pool at the end, and your name on the race shirt.”

For enquiries relating to the Burnham Beeches Half Marathon and 10K, please e-mail bjchairman@gmail.com

A MESSAGE FROM THE RACE DIRECTOR

We are looking forward to making the 2020 race a huge success. It has got a long history and Burnham Joggers are proud to organise such an iconic event.

We have an enthusiastic team working hard to plan the event – and as always you can expect a warm welcome from our friendly marshals on the big day.

We look forward to seeing you – and would really appreciate it if you could enter early so we can plan the event with certainty of entrant numbers.

Thank you for your continued support.
Mark Evans