Wendover Woods 10k

Wendover, United Kingdom • 18 Jul 2026

Event details

Race The Light at Wendover Woods is scheduled for Saturday, 18th July 2026 at Wendover Woods, Upper Icknield Way, Aston Clinton, Aylesbury, HP22 5NQ. The event is held under TRA permit numbers 7446 and 7447 and under UKA rules. The field is limited to 500 runners. Dogs are not permitted. Minimum ages are 12 for the 5K and 16 for the 10K. Entries open 22/11/2025.

Distances

  • 10 km (250 m+ elevation)
  • 5 km (125 m+ elevation)
  • 1.5 km accessible loop for wheelchair users

Course, logistics and facilities

Both the 5K and 10K routes run entirely on trails inside Wendover Woods with no road crossings or gates. The course is fully marked with arrow markers and ribbons and will be marshalled; organisers state a map or GPX is not required. A water stop is located at about halfway on the 10K and cups will be provided; aid stations list water and sweets. GPX files and a runners guide are provided by the organiser.

Entry fees are listed per distance and include chip timing with live results, a finisher souvenir, medical support, onsite car parking and bag drop. All participants receive a finisher medal; awards are given to the top three male and female finishers overall and across multiple age categories. Toilet facilities, including an accessible toilet, are available in the main building; there are no changing facilities. Withdrawal credits (90%) are issued more than four weeks before race day and are valid for two years. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

10 km
250 m+
10k
5 km
125 m+
1.5k Accessible Route
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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