Westonbirt Arboretum Winter Night Race

Westonbirt, United Kingdom • 7 Feb 2026

Westonbirt Arboretum Winter Night Race 2026

The Westonbirt Arboretum Winter Night Race takes place on Saturday 7 February 2026 at Westonbirt Arboretum, Westonbirt, Tetbury, GL8 8QS, UK. The event offers evening running through the arboretum grounds.

Westonbirt is the National Arboretum and contains over 2,500 different species of tree, including five national collections and a number of rare trees. The route passes through areas dedicated to specific species, providing a variety of scenery along the course. The underfoot surface is described as solid terrain similar to a road surface while retaining a trail setting.

Available race distances:

  • 5 km Wave 1 and Wave 2
  • 10 km Wave 1 to Wave 5

Tickets for the event are currently sold out; ticket sales closed on 2 February 2026. The organiser is Relish The Great Outdoors, which runs family and beginner friendly running events in locations across the South West of England. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

10 km
5 km
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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