Forest Runner events are a fantastic and unique experience to take part in, as your ticket helps to care for the forest you run in. Whether you're trying your first 5k running event, or you're aiming for your new 10k personal best, Forest Runner is for everyone! These are marshalled events with support for you along the routes, water provided during the route, First Aid available and chip timings for all finishers.

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• Forest Runner wooden medal for all finishers
• Goody bag for all finishers (including snacks, discount codes and a Forest Runner neck tube)
• Wooden trophy and prizes from Merrell for 1st place
• Prizes from Merrell for 2nd and 3rd places

The 10k route is a mildly undulating single lap, all on high quality gravel tracks except for a short section of tarmac. Starting on the downs, enjoy the flat start and soak up the views of the picturesque old arboretum. Catch a glimpse of Westonbirt house and maybe even spot a Gruffalo as you go around.

At around the half way point the route drops down across the valley and into Silk wood. This half of the course contains the undulations. Running through Silk wood is a chance to see many of Britain's native trees as well as specimens from further afield. You’ll run over the STIHL treetop walkway before the short but steep climb up Skilling hill to the finish line.