Burnham Beeches Half Marathon and 10K 9 August 2020
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 2020 event is on 9 August and entries will open shortly.
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
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
2018 RACE RESULTS
You can view full race results of the 2018 Half Marathon and 10k here.
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!
You agree that we may publish your Personal Information as part of the results of the Event and may pass such information to the governing body or any affiliated organisation for the purpose of insurance, licences or for publishing results either for the event alone or combined with or compared to other events. Results may include (but not be limited to) name, any club affiliation, race times, occupation and age category.
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
We are pleased to announce that entries for the 2020 Burnham Beeches Half Marathon and 10k are now open. This will be the 40th anniversary event and so the course will be run in reverse this year for the first time! Enter here:
www.theraceorganiser.com/listed-races/burnham-beeches-half-marathon-and-10k
Many who ran the half marathon or 10k this year will recognize Chorus Nyamakunda, "The singing Marshal". I presented him with a "Best Marshal 2019" trophy at the Rotary Club dinner this evening. Thanks from the Burnham Joggers to him and the other Rotary Club members who helped out this year. We expect Chorus will be back next year to defend his title!
Entries for the 2020 race will open in the next few days so watch this space.
See you there!
www.facebook.com/297036297022813/posts/2564152506977836?sfns=moThe Burnham Beeches 5k and 10k trail runs organised by our friends at the Rotary Club are coming up on 2 November.
These are great events where you will get off road and into the depths of the Beeches and help raise money for good causes.
Both start at 11AM so if you’re very keen you can squeeze in your parkrun beforehand.
You can enter online here -
www.burnhambeechesrun.co.uk/