Westonbirt Arboretum (SUNDAY) Half Marathon, 10km, 5km & Fun Run

RFrom Relish Running Races

Sunday, 6 September 2026 · Westonbirt Arboretum, Tetbury, GL8 8QS, United Kingdom

Half Marathon - Wave 1Half Marathon - Wave 2Half Marathon - Wave 3Half Marathon - Wave 4Half Marathon - Wave 510km - Wave 110km - Wave 210km - Wave 310km - Wave 45km1 Mile

Event summary

Get ready for an unforgettable day of running and nature at the Westonbirt Arboretum Half Marathon, 10km, 5km, and Fun Run on Sunday, September 6, 2026! Organised by Relish Running Races, this exciting event takes place in the stunning surroundings of Tetbury, Gloucestershire, where participants will have the unique opportunity to run amidst over 2,500 species of trees, including rare national collections from around the globe. The picturesque routes promise an enchanting experience, combining the solid terrain of a road with the captivating beauty of a trail run. Perfect for runners of all levels and families, your race ticket grants you all-day access to the arboretum, allowing you to explore its breathtaking landscapes. Plus, friends and family can join in on the fun for just £3 per person, gaining special access before 9am. Whether you’re aiming for a personal best or simply want to enjoy a day out in nature, the Westonbirt Arboretum event is the perfect blend of fitness and family-friendly adventure!

About this event

Westonbirt is the National Arboretum, home to over 2,500 different species of tree! This includes 5 national collections, including rare trees from across the world. The route is incredibly beautiful, varied and interesting as you run through the different areas dedicated to specific species. The sold terrain underfoot gives you a surface more akin to a solid road surface, with all the beauty of a trail run. Westonbirt is a great relaxing family day out with lots of activities for children too. As part of your race ticket you are welcome to stay and enjoy the arboretum for the whole day, and family, friends and supporters can gain access to the arboretum for just £3/person when travelling with a runner, for special access before 9am, and stay for the day too. Normal visitor ticket prices will be payable after 9am.

Distances & Prices

DistancePriceStatus
Half Marathon - Wave 1£49.68open
Half Marathon - Wave 2£49.68open
Half Marathon - Wave 3£49.68open
Half Marathon - Wave 4£49.68open
Half Marathon - Wave 5£49.68open
10km - Wave 1£34.56open
10km - Wave 2£34.56open
10km - Wave 3£34.56open
10km - Wave 4£34.56open
5km£28.08open
1 Mile£8.23open

Timings

TypeTime
Race start time08:00

What's included

Bespoke Custom Medal Buffet of delicious post race treats Really friendly, inclusive atmosphere, perfect for your first race

The course

A beautiful route lined with trees of different ages and rare species. The vast majority of the routes are on solid stone forest paths. The routes are largely very flat, with only a couple of little rises and falls. All our courses are very comprehensively marked and well marshalled so you can relax and enjoy your run

Getting there

Westonbirt is 30mins from Bristol, 40mins from Bath, 60mins from Cardiff, 1hr 45mins from London. The nearest train station is Kemble, which is 9 miles from Westonbirt.

Parking

Free Parking Spectators need to purchase spectator tickets in advance from the Relish website, at the greatly reduced rate of £3/person, valid when entering the site before 09:00 Arrivals after 09:00 will be charged the usual visitor rate by the arboretum (£17/adult)

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FAQs

Can I run with a dog?

Sorry, this is not an event which includes a canicross race

Can spectators attend?

Greatly reduced rate of £3/spectator when entering the site before 09:00. After 09:00, usual visitor rates of £17/adult apply.

Price rises soon

From £8.23