Burnham Beeches Half Marathon & 10K

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The Burnham Beeches Half Marathon and 10K is one of Buckinghamshire's longest established running events, offering a choice of two distances through the ancient woodland of Burnham Beeches. First held in the early 1980s, the race combines scenic surroundings with a welcoming atmosphere and celebrates more than four decades of summer running.

Both courses follow a mix of closed roads and hard surfaced woodland paths beneath the ancient beech canopy, providing a picturesque and rewarding route through one of southern England's most important National Nature Reserves. The well maintained terrain makes the event suitable for runners seeking either a Half Marathon challenge or a fast and scenic 10K.

With accurately measured courses, chip timing, unique commemorative medals and an environmentally conscious approach, the Burnham Beeches Half Marathon and 10K continues to be a popular fixture in the South East running calendar, attracting runners back year after year.

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