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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 pristine condition, our 10K loop takes you into the magical wild woodlands of Cornbury Park.

With a 10K, half marathon, marathon or the 360 challenge, there is something for everyone.

This is a family friendly event with a dedicated supporter 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 in!

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10K Race

£30 (£28 UKA Affiliated)

Entries close: 27/9/25 20:00

Half Marathon

£40 (£38 UKA Affiliated)

Entries close: 27/9/25 20:00

Marathon

£50 (£48 UKA Affiliated)

Entries close: 27/9/25 20:00

360° Challenge

£60 (£58 UKA Affiliated)

Entries close: 27/9/25 20:00

There's just 77 days until this race, get your entry in soon!

 

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 options

10K Trail

One loop, one chance to go flat out, or take it easy and soak up the scenery.

Distance 10K 6.2 miles
Elevation 215m 715ft
Aid stations 1 at 5.3km
Cut-off None

Half Marathon

Two loops, each with a little extra (0.6km) to hit the full distance. Double the hills, double the pain fun.

Distance 21.1k 13.1 miles
Elevation 435m 1400ft
Aid stations 3 Every ~5K
Cut-off None

Marathon

Four loops of undulating trails, a true test of endurance. It’s tough, it’s beautiful, are you up for the challenge?

Distance 42.2k 26.2 miles
Elevation 870m 2800ft
Aid stations 7 Every ~5K
Cut-off 8 Hours

360 Challenge

There’s always someone who wants to go the extra mile. If that’s you, this is your race.

You’ve got six hours (360 minutes) to run as many 10K loops as you can. You may start your final loop up until 5:59:59. If there's a tie at the front, the fastest last lap takes the win!

Distance ? 10K per loop
Elevation ? 215m per loop
Aid stations ? Every ~5K
Time 6 hours + final loop

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
10.6K
WC

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Race Navigation
Race checkpoints

Aid stations

There is a mid-loop aid station situated at approximately 5.75km to the route. Those running multiple loops will also have access to an aid station at the end of each loop, next to our supporter zone.

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, or members of the TRA, 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 follow an undulating off-road course on good quality trails. 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.

Can I bring my family/dog/friends

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

What are the cutoffs?

There is no time cut off for the 10K or Half Marathon. Marathon runners have 8 hours to complete the four loops.

Is there any mandatory kit?

No mandatory kit, you can run light and rely on our aid stations every 5km to keep you hydrated and fueled.

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%

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 withdrawal

Event partners

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

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