Wye Valley Tunnel Run (Marathon, Half, 10km, Colourburst)

Sun 20th July 2025

A group of runners, wearing various colored shirts and numbers, are participating in a race passing under a bridge with stone and metal supports. The background features lush green trees suggesting a forested area. The ground appears to be a dirt path. Dimly lit tunnel with rough, textured stone walls. Small lights are mounted intermittently along the left side, casting shadows on the uneven surface. The floor appears to be a gravel pathway extending into darkness. The atmosphere is eerie and serene. A dimly lit, paved tunnel with stone walls extending into the distance. Small lights run along one side, casting an orange glow. A small light is visible at the end of the tunnel, highlighting its length. A sign on the left shows the number 44 and an arrow. A stone tunnel with an arched entrance, partially covered by foliage and surrounded by lush greenery. The path leading into the tunnel is unpaved and well-trodden, and the inside of the tunnel appears dark due to shadows. A vintage signal box stands elevated with a wooden and brick structure. A staircase leads to the entrance, with “Tintern Old Station” displayed on a sign. Surrounded by greenery, with trees in the background, the scene is tranquil and bathed in soft daylight. A scenic view of a lush green valley with trees and shrubs in the foreground. In the middle distance, there's a historic abbey surrounded by more greenery and a few scattered buildings. Forested hills rise in the background under a partly cloudy sky. A group of seven people, including adults and children, stand outdoors on a sunny day, smiling and wearing white shirts covered in colorful powder. Green grass and houses are visible in the background, and each person has a race bib with "Color Run" on it.

Wye Valley Tunnel Run (Marathon, Half, 10km, Colourburst)

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From Relish Running races

  • Date Sun 20th July 2025
  • Location Sedbury, Gloucestershire
  • Price £10.80 - £59.40
  • Races 13 races
  • Distances 5km, 10km, Half Marathon

Event summary

Join Relish Running races on Sunday 20th July 2025 for the exciting Wye Valley Tunnel Run in Sedbury, Gloucestershire. Participants can choose from a Marathon, Half Marathon, 10km, or Colourburst race, all taking place along the picturesque Wye Valley Greenway. The highlight of the event is running through the 1.1km long Tidenham Tunnel, offering a unique and memorable experience. Finishers will be rewarded with a custom medal and delicious treats to refuel after their run. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to explore the beautiful scenery and challenge yourself in a one-of-a-kind event!

Organiser's Description

Run along the newly opened Wye Valley Greenway, an old railway line that runs along the river Wye.

The highlight of the route is the 1.1km long Tidenham Tunnel, part of the old railway line, now a newly opened shared use path.

All finisher's receive a unique custom medal and a feast of tasty treats.

Races

  • Colour 500m

    Provisional Start Time 09:20

    £10.80

    Booking for more than 1?
  • Colour 2km

    Provisional Start Time 09:20

    £12.96

    Booking for more than 1?
  • Valley View 10km Ticket Wave 1

    Predicted Time Less Than 55mins, Provisional Start Time 10:45

    £31.32

    Booking for more than 1?
  • Valley View 10km Ticket Wave 2

    Predicted Time Less Than 60mins, Provisional Start Time 10.55

    £31.32

    Booking for more than 1?
  • Valley View 10km Ticket Wave 3

    Predicted Time Less Than 55-65mins, Provisional Start Time 11:05

    £31.32

    Booking for more than 1?
  • Valley View 10km Ticket Wave 4

    Predicted Time Less Than 55-65mins, Provisional Start Time 11:15

    £31.32

    Booking for more than 1?
  • Valley View 10km Ticket Wave 5

    Open to All, Provisional Start Time 11:25

    £31.32

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  • Valley View 10km Ticket Wave 6

    Predicted Time More Than 60mins, Provisional Start Time 11:35

    £31.32

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  • Valley View Half Marathon Ticket Wave 1

    Predicted Time Less Than 2hrs. Provisional Start Time 10:20

    £45.36

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  • Valley View Half Marathon Ticket Wave 2

    Open at All. Provisional Start Time 10:30

    £45.36

    Booking for more than 1?
  • Tintern Station Half Marathon Wave 1

    Predicted Time Less Than 2hrs15mins, Provisional Start Time 10:00

    £45.36

    Booking for more than 1?
  • Tintern Station Half Marathon Wave 2

    Predicted Time Greater Than 2hrs 15min, Provisional Start Time 10:30

    £45.36

    Booking for more than 1?
  • Tintern Station Marathon Ticket Wave 1

    Open to All. Provisional Start Time 10:05

    £59.40

    Booking for more than 1?

Reviews

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3.6

7 reviews

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Mark

·2 months ago

Very well marshalled and a very friendly event. Thank you to the organisers. Parking was in one of two schools - I had a later wave and had no issues. I was expecting this to be a 'flat' run on paving/roads but in reality in is rather hilly, albeit not sharp inclines and on non paved terrain. The tunnel was quite busy at times, dark which made seeing where you were treading very difficult.
Leanne

·a year ago

I think the organisers need to update the description of this race, it was not "very flat" but instead featured two sets of quite steep steps. The path was very muddy in places and as others have said it is more of a trail run, which was fun just not quite what I was expecting! Some lovely scenery, the trees provided nice shade from the sun and the tunnel was definitely a highlight. The start was delayed which caused some confusion but overall the organisation was pretty good for the price.
SH
Stuart

·a year ago

Not 'very flat' as advertised. Also, the wave system with the different races wasn't great as there ended up being a lot of traffic on the course. The checking in 'admin' was well organised however.
JD
Jeremy

·a year ago

Great organisation and people, BUT HELL OF A HILL at half way that they don’t warn you about!! Walking up steps/boulders and over the top to the midway point/water station! I pitied the marathon runners facing that for a second time! Once was enough and added 3-5mins to my time! Also little signal so don’t rely on your Garmin!!
EB
Esther

·a year ago

The Wye Valley Tunnel Half marathon was a beautiful, well organised race. The route was varied and interesting, with beautiful views over the Wye Valley and 2k in the tunnel. However, the route was a lot more hilly than advertised, with several steep steps and long gruelling hills. The route can also be muddy with small bridges and gates to go through, making it more of a trail run. If I was expecting this, it would have been fine, however the description calls it 'very flat', which it is not, so we struggled a bit! I would definitely recommend this run if you were looking for a good trail half marathon, but it is not a course for a PB. We still really enjoyed the day and it was a great sense of achievement, thank you!
AB
Andre

·2 years ago

Lucky me to have joined this race. The tunnel was quite an experience. Well organized run, many thanks!
Hannah

·2 years ago

We did the colour burst 2k. Everyone was very friendly and there was a good atmosphere. It would be nice, for next time, if the route could be a little more interesting instead of just running around a field.
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Location

Wyedean School & Sixth Form Centre, Beachley Road, Chepstow NP16 7AA, UK

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