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Next edition - 28th September 2025

Race through the wild, secluded forests of Wychwood at the stunning Cornbury Park in Oxfordshire.

Home of Wilderness Festival and in prestine condition, our 10K loop takes you into the magical wild woodlands of Cornbury Park.

With a 10K, half marathon, marathon or the 360 (6-hour challenge), there is something for everyone.

This is a family friendly event with a dedicated supportor zone at the start/finish, to cheer your runners through each loop.

Wild Run is a fully inclusive event, with easy navigation, route marshals and aid stations every 5km, come join the fun.

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10K Race

£30 (£28 UKA Affiliated)

Half Marathon

£40 (£38 UKA Affiliated)

Marathon

£50 (£48 UKA Affiliated)

360 [6-hour challenge]

£60 (£58 UKA Affiliated)

There's 14 weeks until this race, enter now whilst there's plenty of time to train!

 

Key Information

Race info
Date
Sunday, 28th September 2025
Start Time
10:00
Event base
Cornbury Park, Charlbury, Oxfordshire
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Distance
10K
Half Marathon
Marathon
360 (6-hour challenge)
Max Runners
600
Navigation
Fully marked & marshalled
Terrain
A mixture of smooth and rugged trails
Closest Train Station
Charlbury
License
TRA Permit No. TBC.
Race held under UKA rules.

Route Map

Wild Run Cotswolds

Event Downloads

Last updated - June 2025

Runners Guide
A downloadable PDF with all key race information.
GPX File
A raw GPX track of the route.
Route via Ordnance Survey maps

Route Description

The race takes place on an awesome 10K loop on private trails within Cornbury Park.

The trails are good quality and very runnable, whilst the surroundings are abundant with nature and wildlife.

Their are no huge hills but the route is undulating and allows you to flow nicely between the tougher uphill sections and the enjoyable rolling downs.

A mid-loop checkpoint will provide you with fluids and sugars to keep you going to the finish.

Aid stations
Mid-Loop aid station
5.75KM
End-Loop aid station
10.6KM
WC

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Race Navigation
Race checkpoints

Aid stations

There is a mid-loop aid station situated at at 5.75km to the route. Those runner longer races will also have access to an aid station at the start/finish.

Event base

Event base

The event is proudly hosted at Cornbury Park, a country estate in the Cotswold near Charlbury in the heart of Oxfordshire.

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Entry details

Registration starts from £30. Affiliated runners will recieve a £2 discount on their entry. Runners must be 16 or older to enter the 10K, 17 or older for the half, 18 or older for the marathon and over 20 for the 360 challenge.

  • Entry to the race of your choice
  • Run within a private estate on new trails
  • Event permitted by the TRA/UKA
  • Finishers souvenir
  • Chip timing with live results
  • Medical support
  • Marked/marshalled route
  • Onsite car parking
  • Bag drop

Entry details

Event FAQs

We've answered some common questions below. Please contact us if you have any further queries.

How difficult is this race?

Our routes follows undulating off-road terrain on good quality footpaths. There are a few hills to climb and descend, but these are very short lived. The course is suitable for runners of all abilities.

I'm worried about getting lost?

The event takes place on a private estate, allowing us to heavily mark the route and tape off sharp corners. In addition to the signage, there will be marhsals along the route, directing you cheering you on!

Can I bring my family/dog/friends

Yes, non-runners are welcome to attend and support you. This is a family friendly event!

Withdrawal options

By entering our race, you agree to the following withdrawal policy. This policy applies to all runners with the exception of women of cannot compete due to pregnancy.

Withdrawal date
Credits issued
More than 4 weeks before race day
90%*

*Entrants to The Ridgeway Challenge are entitled to defer their entry for up to 2 years, or receive a 90% entry voucher to use on any Runaway Racing event.

Credits can be used on future race entries, any time during the following 2 years.

Withdrawal requests must be completed online via our manage booking functionality.

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Event partners

Precision Fuel & Hydration
Cornbury Park
Ugoku Projects
She Races
Trail Running Association

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