Burnham Beeches Half Marathon and 10K

17th August 2025

Early bird entries are now open at https://events.kronosports.uk/event/560

2025 will be the 44th running of this iconic event.

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

We will have a fantastic medal for all finishers. Our 2024-2025 concept has separate medal designs for the three public races we hold and these interlink magnetically to form one giant composite medal.

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. Any children attending must be supervised at all times.

Prizes will be awarded to the top three places overall – and the top place in each of the veteran categories (V40/V50/V60/V70) – for both females and males. in both the 10k and Half Marathon.

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.

Parking will be provided in line with recent years, with early entrants given a space at the school a short walk from the start and general parking about a 20 minute walk away.

Keep an eye on our Facebook page for latest information.

We look forward to welcoming you on 17th August.

Dirk Vennix – Race Director
bbhm.racedirector@gmail.com

2024 Race Results

2024 Event Photos

Congratulations to everyone who took part this year and a special mention to our overall winners:

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 race.

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.

 ROUTE OF THE HALF MARATHON

ROUTE OF THE 10K

MAP OF FACILITIES

REVIEWS FROM PREVIOUS YEARS – THANKS FOR THE GREAT FEEDBACK!

“Thank you so much, what a well organised event, with a really great atmosphere!”

“I arrived needing to drop from the half marathon to 10k distance due to injury, your registration team was tremendously efficient (thank you Yvette).”

“The course was lovely and I encountered nothing but kindness and smiles from all the marshals and everyone involved in the event. A top morning “

“Thank you for a fantastic and friendly introduction to running events! I really enjoyed my first race Thanks to the marshals and volunteers for making it special”

“Lovely route thankful for the shade from the trees. Thank you to the very supportive, friendly & enthusiastic marshals “

“Loved it as usual, but particularly the back to front route. Fabulous marshals and such a happy atmosphere.”

“Really enjoyed the 10km. Fantastic course, well organised and with fabulous marshals throughout.”

“It is a race that I keep coming back to every year.”

“Amazing Marshall’s and fantastic day. Thank you all for such a well organised event and your support and positivity. So lovely to be out running again with others. Loved the reversed route. So much better not having that big hill at the end. See you all next year!”

“Thoroughly enjoyed the event this morning very well organised as usual just waiting for next year’s event entry to open. Big thank you to all who volunteered and organised the event.”

“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