Wendover Woods Running Festival August
The Wendover Woods Running Festival features a trail half marathon, 10K and 5K through the scenic Chiltern Hills, with forest tracks, woodland trails and rewarding climbs.
| Date | Saturday 22nd August, 2026 |
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| Distance | Half Marathon + other events: 5K, 10K, Junior Race |
| Location | Wendover Woods |
| Town/City | Aylesbury |
| Area | Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire & Hertfordshire |
| Start postcode | HP22 5NQ |
| Start time | 9:00am |
| Organiser | Lucy Harfield |
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The Wendover Woods Running Festival takes place within the Forestry England landscape of Wendover Woods, offering a half marathon, 10K and 5K on scenic woodland routes. The trail course follows forest tracks and gravel paths through the Chiltern Hills, with steep undulating terrain, rewarding climbs and panoramic views across the surrounding countryside.
Organised by RunThrough, the event features fully marked routes, chip timing and marshalled courses throughout the woodland. A junior race is also held during the festival, making the day accessible to runners of different ages and abilities while showcasing one of Buckinghamshire's best known trail running locations.
The Wendover Woods Running Festival provides a challenging trail running experience where varied terrain, sustained elevation and picturesque woodland scenery combine to create a memorable test for runners of all levels.
