Burnham Beeches Half Marathon and 10K
9th August 2026
Entries for the 2026 race will open later this week.
The Burnham Beeches Half Marathon and 10K offers a choice of two distances, both on a mix of closed roads and hard-surfaced 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.
2026 will be the 45th running of this iconic event. By popular demand the course will again be run in reverse (clockwise direction).
The Half Marathon starts at 9:15 am and the 10k at 9:30 am.
There will be no finisher shirt again this year which enables us to keep costs down and minimises the environmental impact of the event. Finishers will be presented with a unique commemorative medal (a new design this year) which is part of an interlinking set including our Beaconsfield 5 and Cliveden Classic races.
We will be minimising the use of plastics and urge runners to please bring your own water bottles, which can be filled from taps in the race village before and after the event. There will be three water stations on the course with water available from cups and jugs for refilling your bottles.
Runners must be at least 18 years old on the day of the race to enter. The races are unsuitable for wheelchairs and no runners may be accompanied by a cyclist, pushchair or dog. The usual EA race rules apply and runners are only permitted to wear approved (bone conducting) headphones while running.
There will be a cut-off time of 3 hours for the Half Marathon after which time any runner still on the course will be advised that they continue on their own at their own risk.
Unfortunately we will not be able to provide access to the school swimming pool this year.
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 men and women in both the 10k and Half Marathon.
Keep an eye on our Facebook page for the latest information.
We are hopeful that the event will be able to go ahead without disruption, but if we need to cancel, the entry fee is non-refundable.
When registering please consider donating to Arthritis Action, a locally active charity which gives practical support to improve the quality of life of runners and others who are affected by arthritis.
We look forward to welcoming you on 9th August.
Nigel Wright – Race Director
bbhm.racedirector@gmail.com
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.
2025 RACE RESULTS AND PHOTOS
Congratulations to all who took part in the 2025 race and congratulations to our overall winners:
| 10k Male | Joseph Bartlett | 0:33:59.9 | |
| 10k Female | Helen Mulhall | Bearbrook RC | 0:41:16.5 |
| HM Male | James Laing | Hillingdon AC | 1:12:54.3 |
| HM Female | Melissah Gibson | 1:22:32.1 |
A special mention to Sarah Gee of Windle Valley Runners, who broke the all time UK V60 Half Marathon record with a time of 1:23:40
2024 RACE RESULTS & PHOTOS
2024 Race Results
2024 Event Photos
2023 RACE RESULTS & PHOTOS
2023 Race Results
2023 Event Photos
2022 RACE RESULTS & PHOTOS
2022 Race Results
2022 Event Photos
2021 RACE RESULTS & PHOTOS
2021 Race Results
2021 Event Photos
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.
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 |
| 2024 HM Reverse Course | Male | Luke Goldsworthy | RAF Athletics | 1:10:35.9 |
| Female | Nikki Gray | Reading Roadrunners | 1:26:15.4 | |
| 2024 10k Reverse Course | Male | Joseph Bartlett | 0:34:28.6 | |
| Female | Nicola Penty-Alvarez | Hillingdon AC | 0:41:47.4 | |
| 2023 HM Reverse Course | Male | Robert Jerrett | Sandhurst Joggers | 1:17:59 |
| Female | Isabel Stubbs | Witney Roadrunners | 1:26:30 | |
| 2023 10k Reverse Course | Male | Liam Busby | Wycombe Phoenix Harriers AC | 0:33:00 (CR) |
| Female | Nicola Penty-Alvarez | Hillingdon AC | 0:42:09 | |
| 2022 HM Reverse Course | Male | Aran Davidson | Chiltern Harriers | 1:13:44 |
| Female | Tracy Barlow | Thames Valley Harriers | 1:24:22 | |
| 2022 10k Reverse Course | Male | Rob Foster | Datchet Dashers | 0:36:03 |
| Female | Victoria Gill | Winchester & District AC | 0:37:39 | |
| 2021 HM Reverse Course | Male | Aran Davidson | Chiltern Harriers | 1:12:25 |
| Female | Vanessa Fursden | 1:30:29 | ||
| 2021 10k Reverse Course | Male | Rich Peters | Bristol and West AC | 0:33:58 |
| Female | Pippa Woolven | Wycombe Phoenix Harriers AC | 0:34:41 (CR) | |
| 2019 HM | Male | James Samson | Datchet Dashers | 1:14:15 |
| Female | Jill Collett | Datchet Dashers | 1:20:36 | |
| 2019 10k | Male | David Lee | Datchet Dashers | 0:34:58 |
| Female | Gemma Buley | Reading Roadrunners | 0:39:13 | |
| 2018 HM | Male | Aron Davidson | Chiltern Harriers AC | 1:17:06 |
| Female | Jessica Webb | Woodstock Harriers AC | 1:23:29 | |
| 2018 10k | Male | Sam Reed | 0:37:50 | |
| Female | Jo Payne | Woking AC | 0:41:54 | |
| 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 | |
ABOUT THE HALF MARATHON
The first Burnham Beeches Half Marathon was held on the 9th September 1980 as an off-road affair on the Portman Estate, over a course that included various obstacles including stiles! The winner was Graham Patton of Massey Ferguson in a time of 1:12:53. First 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 Caldicott 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!
