Westonbirt Arboretum Forest Runner
From Forestry England
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Westonbirt Arboretum Forest Runner
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Took part in the 2023 edition · 3 years ago
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Races
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5k
Age 12+ yrs
Entries closed£22.00
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10k
Age 16+ yrs
Entries closed£24.75
Event information
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 underneath the STIHL treetop walkway before the short but steep climb up Skilling hill to the finish line.
Not only that, you’re helping us to plant more trees; all profits go back into your local forest so that we can keep growing, shaping and caring for our forests across the nation.
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Organiser's description
Westonbirt Arboretum, near Tetbury, in Gloucestershire, has one of the World’s finest botanical collections of trees and shrubs. Managed by Forestry England, it is perhaps the most important and widely known arboretum in the United Kingdom - what better place to enjoy a run.
Location
The National Arboretum, Tetbury, Gloucestershire
Westonbirt, The National Arboretum, Tetbury, Gloucestershire GL8 8QS
Westonbirt Arboretum Forest Runner
Forestry England
Forest Runner returns for 2022-23! Our forests are the perfect place to run and this autumn we are excited to bring you Forest Runner, our series of 5k and 10k events. Hosted at twelve of our beautiful forests across England, you can choose to run either a 5k or a 10k event and feel inspired to be a forest runner! The profits from Forest Runner sales help us grow, shape and care for your local forest, now and for future generations.
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