Wye Valley Tunnel Run

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Wye Valley Tunnel Run
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Join Relish Running in this unique run route set through the iconic Greenway and the 1.1k Tidenham tunnel. Perfect for runners looking for something different, everyone is welcome to come along and earn their finisher's medal.
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500m Colourburst, 2k Colourburst, Marathon, and 3 more
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Sun 16th Jul 2023
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Sedbury, United Kingdom
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4.6
(53 Reviews)
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Where and when
Location
Wyedean School & Sixth Form Centre, Beachley Rd, Sedbury NP16 7AA, UK
Start times
Sun 16th Jul 2023
500m Colourburst:
9:20am |
2k Colourburst:
9:20am |
Marathon:
10:00am |
6k:
10:20am |
Half Marathon:
10:40am |
10k:
10:50am
Event summary
Here are the distances available for Wye Valley Tunnel Run
500m Colourburst
Distance
500m
£12
2k Colourburst
Distance
2km
£12
6k
Distance
6km
£20
10k
Distance
10km
£25
Route information
Distance: Marathon / Half Marathon
Elevation: Undulating
Terrain: Paths
Laps: 2 / 1
The Marathon and Half Marathon courses will take runners on a lovely and varied route featuring quiet country lanes, forest track, old railway paths, and old railway tunnels.
Distance: 10k
Elevation: Flat
Terrain: Tarmac
Laps: 1
This out-and-back 10k route features quiet country lanes and the Floral Mile lined with wildflowers for the first kilometer before reaching the Tidenham Tunnel for 3k. After leaving the tunnel there'll be a lovely stretch of forest paths and then the drinks station at 5k where runners will turn around and head back to Wyedean School.
Distance: 6k
Elevation: Flat
Terrain: Tarmac
Laps: 1
The 6k route will loop around the Wye Valley Greenway following quiet country lanes and old railway paths. There will be a beautiful stretch of the route along the Floral Mile which is lined with wildflowers.
What's included
  • Bespoke Finisher's Medal
  • Prizes for all races
  • Buffet of fresh fruit and tasty treats
  • Bag drop
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How to get there
Wyedean School & Sixth Form Centre, Beachley Rd, Sedbury NP16 7AA, UK
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Parking
Parking it as Wydedean School and will cost £2 per car payable to the schools.
Event day logistics
09:20 500m & 2k Colourburst start
10:00 Marathon wave 1 starts
10:10 Marathon wave 2 starts
10:20 6k wave 1 starts
10:30 6k wave 2 starts
10:40 Half Marathon wave 1 starts
10:50 10k wave 1 starts
11:00 Half Marathon wave 2 starts
11:10 10k wave 2 starts
11:20 Half Marathon wave 3 starts
11:30 10k wave 3 starts
11:40 Half Marathon wave 4 starts
11:50 10k wave 4 starts
12:00 10k wave 5 starts
12:00 10k wave 6 starts
*Please note that these start times are provisional and subject to change. Final start times will be confirmed on the Wednesday of the race week.
Race Briefing
There will be a race briefing 5 minutes before each wave.
Age Requirements
There are various age requirements for this event, which are as follows:
  • 6k - 12 and over
  • 10k - 15 and over
  • Half Marathon - 17 and over
Cut-off Times
There are no cut-off times for this event, however, please note that this event is not open to people who intend to walk the entire route. A mixture of walking, jogging and running is of course allowed.
Water Station
There will be 1 water station on the 10k route and 3 water stations on the Half Marathon route.
Prize Categories
The final number of prizes awarded is determined by the number of finishers for each gender in a given race distance. If there are more than 100 finishers then the full range of awards are on offer. If there are less than 50-100 finishers then the top 3 finishers overall will be awarded a prize. If there are less than 50 then only the winner will be awarded a prize. The organiser does not have any winner's prizes for any of the children's events as they would like to keep it participation focused.
  • Top 3 male and top 3 female
  • First U20 male and female
  • First 20-39 male and female
  • First 40-49 male and female
  • First 50-50 male and female
  • First 60-69 male and female
  • First 70+ male and female
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Spectator Info
Spectators are likely to be permitted at the event, but runners should be prepared to attend the race without spectators incase the guidance changes.
FAQs
Can I bring my buggy/pushchair to the Wye Valley Tunnel Run?
Yes, buggies are welcome at the event, but it asked that you start near the back of the race.
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How old do I have to be to enter the Wye Valley Tunnel Run?
Entrants must be 15 and older to enter the 10k and 12 and older to enter the 5k.
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Is there a cut-off time for the Wye Valley Tunnel Run?
No, there is no cut-off time, and if runners choose to jog part of the route and walk part of the route thats great! Please note that the event is not suitable for only walkers.
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Reviews
4.6
53 reviews
neil
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5.0
Did the race in 2023
Travelled down from Telford the morning of the event. Event venue really easy to find and plenty of parking. Registration easy to find and collect my number. Starting area easy to find and plenty of marshalls available. Once my race was underway the course was well marshalled with plenty of variety in the course. Unfortunately for me this ultimately led to a long standing injury really blowing up within the last couple of miles of the race so finished much slower than intended but I'd love to run the course again in the future. Great event I'd happily recommend.
kat
Star
5.0
Did the race in 2023
Always love a Relish Race. Tom is a great race director.
emma
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5.0
Did the race in 2023
The tunnel felt like running in the dark, a great sensory experience that I wasn’t expecting. Felt safe and well organized. Thanks!
christopher
Star
5.0
Did the race in 2023
This was on my doorstep and it's an awesome course including the Tidenham Tunnel.
sheena
Star
5.0
Did the race in 2023
Loved this race! Tunnels were fun
robert
Star
4.7
Did the race in 2023
Course wasn’t really as described, but very enjoyable with amazing marshal support, even to the bitter end.Bit more info about the delay at the start would have been welcome. Things do go wrong which is beyond anyone’s control, best to be upfront with regular updates.
belinda
Star
5.0
Did the race in 2023
Well-organised from start to finish. Generous snacks and drinks, including electrolytes en-route and at the end. Enthusiastic volunteers. Last but not least the course along the now peaceful old railway track was sheltered, scenic and the long tunnel a real and refreshing novelty.
helen
Star
5.0
Did the race in 2023
Unfortunately was late arriving as had some news after. Our run group lost our founder member to cancer earlier that day. I missed my start but ran with my team. It meant losing my time but the route was perfect especially in the tunnel for some reflection. Thank you to Relish for your empathy and letting us finish together.
angela
Star
5.0
Did the race in 2023
Brilliant event well organised and great marshelling.
vanessa
Star
5.0
Did the race in 2023
Signed up for the race as I knew we would be holidaying in the area. So glad I did! An amazing race, and the experience of running through the tunnel was incredible. Great support on course, both from marshals and other runners - made for a great atmosphere. My partner, who was spectating, commented on the amazing cake stall! Would definitely recommend.
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