Burnham Beeches Half Marathon and 10K 11 August 2019

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. The main car park is about a 25 minute walk from the race start so please arrive in plenty of time. Your pre-race email will give you directions to the parking areas.

Please note that entries for the 2019 event closed on 16 July. There will be no entries available on the day.

Early entrants will have received an email confirming a VIP parking place, the voucher will be emailed a few days before the event and will need to be printed off.

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

The 2019 medal is a chunky double sided design. A real collectors item!

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 prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd for 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 including 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.

There will be 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.

There will be a photographer on the course – thanks to Chris Drew for once again offering to do this. Pictures will be available to download free of charge after the event.

Keep an eye on our Facebook page for latest information.

We look forward to welcoming you on 11th August.

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 2019 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