Wendover Woods Running Festival Half Marathon, 10k & 5k August 2027
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About
Returning for its second year, a rewarding trail run through Wendover Woods, part of the beautiful Forestry England landscape on the edge of the Chiltern Hills, offers runners a scenic yet demanding trail experience across 325 hectares of steeply undulating woodland. With 181m of elevation gain, the routes wind along mature forest tracks and gravel paths, creating a natural challenge that rewards steady pacing and confident footing.
From start to finish, participants can enjoy spectacular views, clear waymarking, supportive marshals, and a celebratory finish, making it an event that combines physical challenge with the beauty of the outdoors.
The junior race is a fantastic addition to a perfect family day out, with plenty to enjoy at Wendover Woods from exploring the Gruffalo trail, to tackling Go Ape and discovering many other fun activities the woods have to offer.
Half Marathon, 10k, 5k, and 2 more
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Sat, Aug 21, 2027
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Aylesbury, United Kingdom
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Where and when
Location
Wendover Woods, Upper Icknield Way, Aston Clinton, Aylesbury, Tring HP22 5NQ, UK
Start times
Half Marathon: 9:00 AM10k: 9:45 AM5k: 9:30 AMJunior Race: 12:30 PM
Event summary
Here are the distances available for Wendover Woods Running Festival Half Marathon, 10k & 5k August 2027
Half Marathon
13.1 mi
£35.70
10k
10 km
£33.60
5k
5 km
£29.40
Junior Race
1 km
£10.50
Half Marathon
13.1 mi
£35.70
10k
10 km
£33.60
5k
5 km
£29.40
Junior Race
1 km
£10.50
Route information
A rewarding trail run through Wendover Woods, part of the beautiful Forestry England landscape on the edge of the Chiltern Hills, offers runners a scenic yet demanding experience across 325 hectares of steeply undulating woodland. With 181 metres of elevation gain, the routes wind along mature forest tracks and gravel paths, creating a natural challenge that rewards steady pacing and confident footing.
From start to finish, participants can enjoy spectacular views, clear waymarking, supportive marshals, and a celebratory finish, making it an event that combines physical challenge with the beauty of the outdoors.
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What's included
- Unique themed medal
- Free race photos
- Chip-timed results
- Post-race goodies
How to get there
Wendover Woods, Upper Icknield Way, Aston Clinton, Aylesbury, Tring HP22 5NQ, UK
Get full directionsSpectators are more than welcome, we advise staying in the event village where you will be able to catch the start & finish. If you choose to head onto the course, please be respectful of other runners.
Event day logistics
START TIMES
HM - 09:00am
5k - 09:30am
10k - 09:45am
Juniors - 12:30pm
LAPS
HM - 1 Lap
10k - 1 Lap
5k - 1 Lap
Juniors - 1 Lap
MINIMUM AGES
HM - 17
10k - 15
5k - 11
BAGGAGE
We will have a secure area where you can leave your baggage. We recommend you bring as little baggage as possible. Your baggage tag is attached to your race number, you simply tear it off and attach it to your bag. To collect, show your number to our staff, and they will help you find your baggage.
TOILETS
There will be portable toilets within the event village, which will also be accessible on each lap of the course.
REFRESHMENTS
There will be a water station provided which will be available on each lap of the race, and there will also be water available at the finish along with your post-race goodies and medal.
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