COUNTDOWN TO 2017 EVENT

RACE DAY TIMETABLE

• 07:15 Car Park opens
• 07.15 Baggage Drop and Information Desk Open
• 09:00 Roads closed
• 09.15 10K Start
• 09:30 Half Marathon Start
• 10:00 Swimming Pool open
• 10:35 First runner in expected
• 12:00 Presentation of Awards
• 12:15 All roads open
• 13:00 Swimming Pool closed
• 14:00 Car Park closes

NUMBERS

Baggage

Baggage storage is available. Drop off your bag in good time using the label you collect with your race number. Bags will only be returned on provision of your race number. Though the area is manned, items are left at your own risk and no liability can be accepted for any loss.

Awards

Please see the Race Programme for full details.

Course

The Half Marathon is a measured and certified (06/112), An idyllic two lap course mostly in the shade of ancient woodland of Burnham Beeches. A mix of closed roads and footpaths.

Water Stations

Water stations are available around the course. Two on the 10k route and four on the  half marathon route. Water is in plastic pouches – please drop empty pouches in the black bags provided or by a marshal. Please do not leave any litter – drop gel wrappers at water points please.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Burnham Joggers wish to express their thanks to the persons and organisations listed below. It is their support, year after year, that ensures the Burnham Beeches Half Marathon continues as one of our racing calendar’s premier events.

• Caldicott School
• Simon Doggart, Headmaster
• Adrian Hollier, Bursar
• Corporation of the City of London
• Superintendent of Burnham Beeches
• South Bucks District Council
• Thames Valley Police
• Bob Engle Roofing (finish scaffold)
• Farnham Common Joggers Wheelers
• South Regional Ambulance Ltd
• Mars Food UK Ltd
• Apex Sports, Farnham Common
• The Frost Partnership
• Smith & Kittle
• The Works Advertising
• Rebellion Beer Co.
• Tesco

WHAT’S ON

There’s plenty to do for all the family at the Burnham Beeches Half Marathon.

Race HQ

Caldicott School, Crown Ln, Farnham Royal, Slough SL2 3SL

By Road

Burnham Beeches visitor car parks are now pay and display. Strictly no parking on the race route in Burnham Beeches.

From the North

A40/M40 to Junction 2
South on A355 through Farnham Common.

From the South

M4 to Junction 6 or A4 to the Three Tuns
North on A355 through Farnham Royal

Cycle

Please come directly to Race HQ at Caldicott School.

Bus

There are no bus routes serving the A355 on a Sunday.

Train

Nearest stations are Burnham (2.8 miles), Taplow (3.9 miles), Slough (4.1 miles) and Beaconsfield (5.3 miles).

Taxi

Taxi services are available from railway stations. Taxis may drop off at Race HQ but they will not be able to collect from Race HQ until roads are reopened.

GALLERY

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ABOUT BURNHAM JOGGERS AND THE HALF MARATHON

The first Burnham Beeches Half Marathon was an off-road affair on the Portman Estate, over a course that included various obstacles including stiles! It was held on the 9th September 1980 and the winner was Graham Patton of Massey Ferguson in a time of 1:12:53. 1st female runner was Jill Standerwick of Porton Camp AC in 1:32:22. 346 runners competed. It is believed that the course may have been a bit short!

The following year the race HQ moved to Caldicot School, with a course through and around Burnham Beeches. Although there have been at least two course changes over the years, the modern event follows the same, successful, formula but now has a measurement certificate!

Burnham Joggers AC was one of the early wave of running clubs that became popular in the 1970s. The club meets every Tuesday and Thursday evening at Huntswood Golf Club, Burnham, heading out for runs in and around the village of Burnham. In the summer we are privileged to have access to the National Trust owned grounds of the Cliveden Estate and, of course, the beautiful, traffic-free, lanes of Burnham Beeches.

In addition the Half Marathon, the club hosts the Cliveden Cross Country just after Christmas and a private 5k event for local clubs in the spring, also at Caldicott School. Profits generated from these events are donated to local charities chosen by members. Each year some £5-10,000 are given to good causes by the club.

Twice a year the club hosts a beginners course. From zero to 5k in 8 weeks is the promise. Lead by members who are qualified running coaches, many graduates from this course go on to become members and make running a regular part of their lives.

OTHER EVENTS ORGANISED BY BURNHAM JOGGERS

CLIVEDEN CROSS COUNTRY

A popular race in the region’s running calendar. The testing 6 mile event takes place in January each year – with the 2016 event selling out well in advance.
Keep any eye on the Burnham Joggers website for details of the 2017 event. View Details >

BEACONSFIELD 5 MILE TRAIL

An undulating 5 mile trail in the private Hall Barn rural estate near Beaconsfield. We are very fortunate to once again have access to this wonderful setting for a very popular event.
The 2016 event is on 28 March – entry cost £12 / £14 Enter Now >