Bedgebury Forest 10 and 5 Mile

Goudhurst, United Kingdom • 1 Feb 2026

Event

The Bedgebury Forest 10 & 5 Mile is organised by Nice Work and takes place on 1 February 2026 at Bedgebury National Pinetum & Forest, Bedgebury Road, Goudhurst, Kent, TN17 2SJ. Distances on offer include:

  • 10 Mile
  • 5 Mile
  • Junior Run

Race details

The course runs on multi-terrain, undulating forest trails beneath the pines. Route maps and GPX files are available for download. The organiser notes that wet weather in the days before the event can produce muddy conditions on the trails.

Included for entrants are a bespoke medal, free photographs, trophies and prizes for leading runners, and free parking. Race headquarters is located next to GoApe at the Bedgebury National Pinetum. Vehicle admission charges are included with entry; signage will direct entrants to designated car parks. Ten mile runners will be parked within the Walled Garden and five mile entrants in the main car park. The area is also accessible by bicycle.

Age restrictions are stated for the main distances: the 10 Mile is open to entrants aged 17 and over on 01/02/2026, and the 5 Mile to those aged 15 and over on 01/02/2026. Entry prices shown in organiser information include examples such as £29 for the 10 Mile, £23 for the 5 Mile and £7 for the Junior Run; separate on-the-day fees are also listed. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

10 mi
Bedgebury Forest 2026: 10 Mile
5 mi
Bedgebury Forest 2026: 5 Mile
Junior Run
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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