Burnham Beeches Half Marathon and 10K 12 August 2018
The Burnham Beeches Half Marathon and 10k offers choice of 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.
As ever, our friendly and enthusiastic marshals will be on hand to cheer you on and to keep you hydrated as you pass the regular water stations. And at the end you can enjoy a well earned dip with special access to the Caldicott School swimming pool.
We have a fantastic chunky medal for all finishers, plus a quality technical shirt with the names of the first 1,000 entrants printed on the back. Please keep an eye on our Facebook page – we will let you know when we have reached the cut off for the 1,000 entrants.
Entry costs just £21 for the 10k for England Athletics members (£23 non members) and £27 for the half marathon (£29 non members).
Entries sold out well in advance in 2017. Entries are currently well ahead of last year’s level so very likely this event will again sell out. So if you want to ensure you get a place we recommend you don’t wait too long.
We had some fantastic reviews for the 2017 event and were nominated for the Running Awards – we are planning on making the 2018 event even better!
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 37th year of this 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. You can enter online here.
Thank you for your continued support.
Dougie Fisher
GETTING THERE
GETTING THERE
Burnham Beeches Half Marathon
Parking
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
2017 RACE RESULTS & PHOTOS
You can view full race results for the 2017 Burnham Beeches Half Marathon and 10K here.
We were lucky to have two great photographers out on the course and both are happy for you to download your images for free!
PREVIOUS WINNERS
| Year | Gender | Name | Club | Time |
| 2017 HM | Male | Paul Gaimster | Victoria Park Harriers and Tower Hamlets AC | 1:16:47 |
| Female | Catherine Ferguson | Serpentine RC | 1:32:41 | |
| 2017 10k | Male | Lewis Jones | Dacorum & Tring AC | 0:36:12 |
| Female | Clare Williams | Handy Cross Runners | 0:45:59 | |
| 2016 HM | Male | Ben Goddard | Uk Netrunner | 01:15:29 |
| Female | Alice Hector | 01:21:40 | ||
| 2016 10k | Male | Alex Scott | Wargrave Runners | 00:37:22 |
| Female | Ciara Williams | Hillingdon Ac | 00:42:26 | |
| 2014 | Male | Simon Newton | Ackworth Road Runners | 01:16:00 |
| Female | Sophie Carter | Belgrave Harriers | 01:20:51 | |
| 2013 | Male | Phil Wicks | Belgrave Harriers | 01:07:11 |
| Female | Lesley Locks | Hart Road Runners | 01:23:28 | |
| 2012 | Male | David Bradford | Lewes AC | 01:14:32 |
| Female | Samantha Amend | Belgrave Harriers | 01:21:55 | |
| 2011 | Male | Paolo Natali | N/A | 01:13:09 |
| Female | Samantha Amend | Belgrave Harriers | 01:22:22 | |
| 2010 | Male | Alan Barnes | Herne Hill Harriers | 01:12:43 |
| Female | Sarah Gee | Reading Road Runners | 01:16:21 | |
| 2009 | Male | Paul Martelletti | Victoria Park Harriers & Tower Hamlets AC | 01:12:11 |
| Female | Sarah Gee | Reading Road Runners | 01:19:30 | |
| 2008 | Male | Peter Tucker | Blackheath & Bromely Harriers | 01:10:01 |
| Female | Nikki Smith | Witney Road Runners | 01:18:02 | |
| 2007 | Male | Alan Buckley | Gateshead Harriers | 01:09:17 |
| Female | Michelle Lee | Unattached | 01:18:25 | |
| 2006 | Male | Toby Lambert | Alton Runners | 01:06:43 |
| Female | Beth Eburne | Hinckley Running Club | 01:18:05 | |
| 2005 | Race not held | |||
| 2004 | Male | Karl Corpez | Aldershot Farnham & District AC | 01:13:49 |
| Female | Melanie Ellis | Shaftesbury Barnet | 01:19:15 | |
| 2003 | Male | Erick Kiplagat | Mizuno RC | 01:07:02 |
| Female | Mara Yamauchi | Harrow AC | 01:13:54 | |
| 2002 (new course) | Male | Neo Molema | Nene Valley | 01:05:30 |
| Female | Emily Jepkoggi | Unattached | 01:17:23 | |
| 2001 (revised course) | Male | Ray Dzikowski | West Four Harriers | 01:14:50 |
| Female | Clare Pauzers | Herne Hill Harriers | 01:21:50 | |
| 2000 | Male | Ronald Adams | Portsmouth Joggers | 01:10:48 |
| Female | Tina Oldershaw | Paddock Wood AC | 01:22:28 | |
PREVIOUS WINNERS - CLICK TO OPEN
| Year | Gender | Name | Club | Time |
| 2013 | Male | Phil Wicks | Belgrave Harriers | 01:07:11 |
| Female | Lesley Locks | Hart Road Runners | 01:23:28 | |
| 2012 | Male | David Bradford | Lewes AC | 01:14:32 |
| Female | Samantha Amend | Belgrave Harriers | 01:21:55 | |
| 2011 | Male | Paolo Natali | N/A | 01:13:09 |
| Female | Samantha Amend | Belgrave Harriers | 01:22:22 | |
| 2010 | Male | Alan Barnes | Herne Hill Harriers | 01:12:43 |
| Female | Sarah Gee | Reading Road Runners | 01:16:21 | |
| 2009 | Male | Paul Martelletti | Victoria Park Harriers & Tower Hamlets AC | 01:12:11 |
| Female | Sarah Gee | Reading Road Runners | 01:19:30 | |
| 2008 | Male | Peter Tucker | Blackheath & Bromely Harriers | 01:10:01 |
| Female | Nikki Smith | Witney Road Runners | 01:18:02 | |
| 2007 | Male | Alan Buckley | Gateshead Harriers | 01:09:17 |
| Female | Michelle Lee | Unattached | 01:18:25 | |
| 2006 | Male | Toby Lambert | Alton Runners | 01:06:43 |
| Female | Beth Eburne | Hinckley Running Club | 01:18:05 | |
| 2005 | Race not held | |||
| 2004 | Male | Karl Corpez | Aldershot Farnham & District AC | 01:13:49 |
| Female | Melanie Ellis | Shaftesbury Barnet | 01:19:15 | |
| 2003 | Male | Erick Kiplagat | Mizuno RC | 01:07:02 |
| Female | Mara Yamauchi | Harrow AC | 01:13:54 | |
| 2002 (new course) | Male | Neo Molema | Nene Valley | 01:05:30 |
| Female | Emily Jepkoggi | Unattached | 01:17:23 | |
| 2001 (revised course) | Male | Ray Dzikowski | West Four Harriers | 01:14:50 |
| Female | Clare Pauzers | Herne Hill Harriers | 01:21:50 | |
| 2000 | Male | Ronald Adams | Portsmouth Joggers | 01:10:48 |
| Female | Tina Oldershaw | Paddock Wood AC | 01:22:28 | |
SPONSORS
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 early January each year. 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 have access to this wonderful setting for a very popular event each Easter Monday. View Details >
LATEST INFORMATION FROM OUR FACEBOOK PAGE
Inspired by the London Marathon? There’s still time to grab a bargain entry for our 10k and half marathon with your name listed on the back of the shirt from only £21 (10k EA members). But they’re selling very quick so don’t hang around!
The event is on 12 August in the cooking shade of Burnham Beeches in South Bucks - we even have a swimming pool at the end for you to enjoy!
And a fantastic medal. There’s a great finisher shirt for everyone but only space for the first 1,000 entrants to be listed on the back.
Info and entry here - burnhamjoggers.co.uk/beeches-half/
Here’s the design for the finisher shirt for the Burnham Beeches Half Marathon & 10k on 12 August.
You can get your name included on the back! The first 1,000 entries get their name printed - there are 350 spaces left.
It’s a great closed road / woodland path route through the beautiful Burnham Beeches with red kites, deer and even parakeets for company!
A great finisher medal, swimming pool and even Punch & Judy. It’s a great family day out!
And all from only £21. Oh yes it is!
Info & entry here burnhamjoggers.co.uk/beeches-half/
We have a swimming pool for you at the end of the Burnham Beeches Half Marathon & 10k - a great way to finish a summer run.
We do ask that you change into swimming gear but sometimes the temptation is just too much!!
You don’t have to splash out too much to enter - this month it’s from just £21 (10k for EA members).
And there’s a great medal and technical shirt for you at the finish. So you’ll have something to change into after your well earned dip.
We even have lots of fun for the family with repeated performances of Punch & Judy. Oh yes we do!
More info and entry here - burnhamjoggers.co.uk/beeches-half/
We look forward to seeing you on 12 August.