Westonbirt Arboretum (Saturday) 10km, 5km & Fun Run

RFrom Relish Running Races

Saturday, 5 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 410km - Wave 510km - Wave 610km - Wave 75km1 Mile

Event summary

Get ready for an exciting day of fitness and fun at the Westonbirt Arboretum on Saturday, September 5th, 2026! Organised by Relish Running Races, this vibrant event features a 10km run, a 5km run, and a family-friendly Fun Run, all set in the stunning surroundings of Tetbury, Gloucestershire. The Westonbirt Arboretum, known as the National Arboretum, boasts over 2,500 species of trees, including five national collections, making it a breathtaking backdrop for any race. Participants will enjoy the unique experience of running along paths that combine the solid surface of roads with the beauty of a trail, winding through diverse areas dedicated to specific tree species. This event is not just about racing; it’s a wonderful opportunity for families to spend quality time together. With your race ticket, you can explore the arboretum all day long, while family and friends can join the fun for just £3 each, gaining special access before 9 am. Don’t miss out on this incredible blend of nature and athletics—mark your calendars for September 5th and join us for a memorable day at the Westonbirt Arboretum!

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
10km - Wave 5£34.56open
10km - Wave 6£34.56open
10km - Wave 7£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