Wendover Woods Running Festival August 2026

Join us for Wendover Woods 5K, 10K, Half Marathon & Junior Race on Saturday 22 August 2026

Take on a rewarding trail run through Wendover Woods with spectacular scenery from start to finish. The routes wind through woodland paths with open viewpoints over the Chilterns. Choose your distance and enjoy clear waymarking, friendly marshals, and a celebratory finish the whole family can enjoy. The Junior Race brings extra energy to the day.

Ground conditions are predominantly grass with mixed trail sections, creating a natural, scenic challenge that rewards steady pacing and confident footing.

Race Distance & Start Times

Half Marathon - 10:00 am
10k - 10:45 am
5k - 11:00 am
Juniors - 12:30 pm

Laps

Half Marathon - Out-and-back + 4 Laps
10k - 2 Laps
5k - 1 Lap
Juniors - 1 Mini-Lap

Included in the entry:

Unique themed medal
Free race photos
Chip-timed results
Post-race goodies

Each kilometre is accurately marked with distance signage, and our friendly marshals will guide and cheer you all the way to the finish. We cannot wait to welcome you to Wendover Woods.

With RunThrough, you can expect a friendly team of marshals to help guide you around the course and cheer you on to the finish, a lively and well-serviced event village with plenty of food and drink options, including free goodies from our partners at the finish line after your hard effort.

We have been extensively researching what runners consider important, and sustainability is fast becoming the top issue. Click here to see what RunThrough is doing for sustainability.

You can now grab your Wendover Woods event t-shirt for more than 30% off when you buy it as part of your entry on checkout! With the event logo printed on the chest, it’s the perfect keepsake to celebrate your race and wear your achievement with pride!

We can do this with our partner RT Kit as part of a strategic decision to raise awareness about the quality of the product, whilst reducing the overall cost of events for those who would prefer not to have a t-shirt included.

Come and enjoy the day with us. Once you enter, you will receive a confirmation email. More information will be sent closer to the event. We can’t wait to see you on the start line.