Barbury Castle Sunset 10km
Burderop, United Kingdom • 19 May 2026
Sunset 10K
The Sunset 10K is an off-road running event held in the Wiltshire countryside. Now in its fourth year, the course is set around Barbury Castle and the surrounding landscape near Wroughton. The event is organized by the Wroughton Whippets Running Club and benefits the Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance Charity.
The following distance is available:
- 10 km
The route consists of tracks along the Old Ridgeway and grass sections. Participants will navigate a course that includes hills, specifically a section known as the Iron Age Attack at the castle. The path takes runners underneath Barbury Castle and proceeds through and along Smeathes Ridge. The terrain is entirely off-road and is fully marshalled by volunteers.
Facilities at the event headquarters at Barbury Shooting School include a bag drop area and toilets. Professional first aid is present on-site. Participants receive a finisher's medal and a drink after the race. Refreshments, including a BBQ and a bar, are available at the headquarters following the run.
Parking is provided on-site at the shooting school, and participants are encouraged to carpool. Runners may participate with dogs, provided the dogs remain on a lead and owners clean up after them. There is no registration available on the day of the event; all participants must enter in advance. If the race reaches capacity, a waiting list system is utilized to fill vacancies. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.