Burnham Beeches Half Marathon
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Event overview
The Burnham Beeches Half Marathon & 10K is scheduled for 9 August 2026 in Burnham Beeches, South Bucks. The event is EA licensed (No 30555) and will be the 45th running. The course uses a mix of closed roads and hard-surfaced paths through ancient woodland and will be run in reverse (clockwise).
Distances:
- 13.1 miles
- 10 km
Practical information and rules
Entries offer an early bird discount of 10% for bookings before 31 March 2026 and registration closes on 7 August 2026. The event village is at Caldicott School, Crown Lane, Farnham Royal SL2 3SL. The main car park is near Hawthorn Lane and Crow Piece Lane (postcode SL2 3SN). Burnham Beeches visitor car parks are pay and display. There are no bus routes serving the A355 on a Sunday; nearest train stations are Burnham, Taplow, Slough and Beaconsfield.
Runners must be at least 18 years old on race day. The races are unsuitable for wheelchairs and no runners may be accompanied by a cyclist, pushchair or dog. EA race rules apply and only approved bone-conducting headphones are permitted. There is a three hour cut-off for the Half Marathon; runners remaining after this time will be advised they continue at their own risk.
Environmental and event details
There will be no finisher shirt; finishers receive a commemorative medal that links with other local races. The organisers will minimise plastic use and provide three water stations on course. Taps will be available in the race village for refilling bottles. VIP parking is not included in the registration price. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
