Bedgebury Forest Half Marathon

Goudhurst, United Kingdom • 19 Oct 2025

Event details

The Bedgebury Forest Half Marathon & 10K is organised by Nice Work and scheduled for 19 October 2025 at Bedgebury National Pinetum & Forest, Bedgebury Road, Goudhurst, Kent. The event features two distances:

  • Half Marathon
  • 10k

Race entries may be available on the day subject to availability.

Course and logistics

Both races take place on traffic-free woodland trails through the Bedgebury pinetum. The course meanders along narrow trails and can become muddy if there has been wet weather. Detailed route maps and GPX files are provided by the organiser.

Included for entrants are a bespoke medal, free photographs, trophies and prizes for leading runners, and vehicle admission as part of the entry. Free parking is available in the main visitor centre car park and is limited to 300 spaces. The site is best accessed by car from the A21 and is also accessible by bicycle. Event information will be sent to registered entrants before race day.

On-the-day entry fees (subject to availability) are listed as: Half Marathon £35 and 10k £30. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

Half Marathon
Half Marathon
10 km
10k
Junior 2km Run
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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