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Burnham Beeches Half-Marathon

Burnham Beeches, East of England, United Kingdom

calendar_today 09 Aug, 2026

About the Event

Step into the cool, ancient shade of one of England's most treasured woodlands at the Burnham Beeches Half Marathon and 10K, celebrating its 45th iconic edition on Sunday, 9 August 2026. Starting from Caldicott School, this classic summer event offers a choice of two distances on a mix of closed roads and hard-surfaced paths through the stunning, protected landscape of Burnham Beeches in South Buckinghamshire. Run in a popular clockwise direction, the course is renowned for its scenic, flat-to-gentle profile, ideal for achieving a fast time in a uniquely tranquil and historic setting. With a strong environmental focus, the event provides a unique commemorative interlinking medal, avoids single-use plastics by encouraging reusable bottles, and fosters a genuine community spirit. Entries for this legendary and responsibly organised race open soon—secure your spot for a perfect blend of running heritage and natural beauty.

Races Offered

Half-Marathon

Aug 09, 2026

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Distance — 21.1K

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timer

09:15

10K

Aug 09, 2026

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Distance — 10K

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09:30

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for August in Burnham Beeches.

thermostat Temperature

13.0° / 22.1°

wb_sunny Feels like

11.4° / 19.9°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

10h 5m

water_drop Avg rainfall

1.4 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

13.3 km/h (Gentle breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Moderate

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Moderate (4.9)

humidity_mid Humidity

72.5%

wb_twilight Sunrise

05:49

nightlight Sunset

20:22

About Burnham Beeches

Learn more about the host city, Burnham Beeches.

Burnham Beeches is a 374.6-hectare (926-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest situated west of Farnham Common in the village of Burnham, Buckinghamshire. The southern half is owned by the Corporation of London and is open to the public. It is also a National Nature Reserve and a Special Area of Conservation.