A superb and stunning race using the trails that twist & turn beneath the majestic forest canopy of Bedgebury National Forest. And, with a brand new junior race offering, it's one for the family too! 
We'll see you on the start line!

This is a Nice Work race
This means that it is an original Nice Work race, fully hosted and organised by us.

Event Overview:
A stunning race beneath the majestic pines at Bedgebury! This event is open to runners of all abilities, from novices to experienced athletes and is perfect for spring marathon training. If 10 mile doesn't suit, why not try the 5 mile option? You'll be in for a treat...

Course Details:
The course uses an undulating route around the trails and paths within Bedgebury Forest.  There are sections which are likely to be muddy!  Starting and finishing within the Pinetum the route should be quiet with no vehicle traffic, although there will be other forest users and bicycles crossing the routes, so runners should be alert to other users. The 10 mile route is two laps of the course, while the 5 mile is a single lap.

And, for our junior racers...
... is a BRAND NEW family event in the form of a junior race offering!
This 2km race will chip timed and will give our aspiring junior racers a chance to take part in their very own, dedicated event.  The race will take place before the main race, on the trails and paths around Bedgebury and will be fully marshalled.
Because of the site location at Bedgebury, this will be a relatively challenging junior race but we look forward to cheering our young runners as they cross the finish line! The first boy and girl will receive a trophy. 

Parents are responsible for collecting their children at the finish line. If parents are accompanying their children on this race then no additional entry is required. However, participating parents will not receive a chip time or medal. We hope that you will join us in supporting our young runners with uproarious cheers!

Route Map:
You can view the route map here. You will be able to download the route in different formats including GPX.

Available Races/Distances:
10 Mile / 5 Mile

Prizes:
Bespoke medal for all finishers.
Trophy with e-certificates & £5 voucher prize for 1st, 2nd & 3rd male & female winners (both distances)
E-certificates and £5 voucher prize for 1st male & female age group categories (10 mile only)
E-certificates and £5 voucher prize for 1st male junior & female junior (both distances)
Team prizes on offer! - First male and female team - 3 to score and must be in club kit (10 mile only)
Trophy for first boy & girl (Junior race)

On-the-day Entry Fees (subject to availability only):
10 Mile race: £35.00
5 Mile race: £25.00
Junior Race: £7.00

A note on racing sustainably:
We are doing our best to work sustainably and to ensure that the carbon footprint of our races is kept as low as possible. We are always working on new initiatives and you can read more about these...  here!

A note on headphones:
Due to new UKA rules that came into force on 01 April 2024, in the ear and over the ear headphones are no longer permitted at running events unless otherwise stated. Bone conducting headphones are permitted however, if you do choose to wear bone conducting headphones, then we ask that you have the volume turned down low enough to hear the marshal instructions.

Event information will be sent to all registered entrants prior to race-day.

Bedgebury Forest 10 and 5 Mile Junior Race

• 02/02/2025, 08:30

  Bedgebury Forest: Junior Race

  Enter £0.00 - £7.00

Bedgebury Forest 10 and 5 Mile 10 mile

• 02/02/2025, 09:00

  Bedgebury Forest: 10 Mile

  Enter £0.00 - £28.00

Bedgebury Forest 10 and 5 Mile 5 mile

• 02/02/2025, 09:00

  Bedgebury Forest: 5 Mile

  Enter £0.00 - £22.00

Location

Directions

Race HQ: Located next to GoApe at the Bedgebury National Pinetum.

By Car: Bedgebury National Pinetum & Forest is just off the A21 in Kent. The race is best accessed by car and your entry fee includes vehicle admission charges.  There will be parking on site. Please follow signs to your designated distance car park. 10 mile runners will be parking within the Walled Garden with 5 mile entrants parking in the main car park. The area is also accessible by bicycle.

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