Distances: We have a Marathon, Half Marathon, 10km, 5km and 2.5km Fun Run
Cut Offs: There is a 3hr cut off for marathon runners to start the second lap of the marathon
Register: Register here. The 2.5km is £7.50, 5km is £24, 10km is £32, Half Marathon is £42 and Marathon is £55. Min age for 5km runners is 12, min age for 10km runners is 14, min age for the Half Marathon is 17 and min age for the marathon is 18.
Group discounts: Find out more here. 10-19 runners save 15%, 20-49 runners save 20%, 50+ runners save 25%. Runners can include any mix of distances to reach the 10 runner minimum, everyone just needs to be racing on the same date.
Format: We set off runners in waves of ~100 runners so everyone has plenty of space to enjoy their run. When you register you will be given the option to select a wave, please share your wave selection with your friends or family so you can start together.
Drinks Stations: There are no drinks station on the 5km. There is 1 drinks station on the 10km, 3 drinks stations on the Half Marathon and 7 drinks on the Marathon. There will be water and a feast of snacks including GF, DF and vegan snacks at the finish.
Medals: All runners of 5km and longer distances will take home a large 10cm x 10cm, 2 sided medal specific to this event. Fun run medals may be a mix of designs.
Terrain: There is mix of solid stone paths, woodland trails and open grass meadows. The routes are largely flat, with some little rises and falls. All our courses are very comprehensively marked and well marshalled so you can relax and enjoy your run.
Transport & Parking: There is on site parking at £2/car. The nearest train station is Yate (10 miles away) or Chippenham (15 miles away)
Why run at the Badminton
Badminton is a stunning private estate which only open it's doors to the public for special events.
The estate has a long and rich history; it can trace it's routes back to the Roman period with the remains of several Roman villas in the grounds. The estate was enhanced by many renowned architects and designers including Capability Brown and we are very fortunate to explore this beautiful landscape across the running route. The sport of Badminton can trace it's roots in the estate with the dimensions of a Badminton Court being reflect in the estate hall. In recent years it has played host to the super entertaining Netflix hit The Gentleman
Why run with us
We take pride in providing very well marked routes complete with distance markers so you can relax and enjoy your run, we also publish route maps and make GPX files available so you know what to expect when you are out on the route. Our wonderful marshal team will be out on the course to cheer you on at regular intervals, provide a presence at key points and serve you drinks and food at our amazing feast stations. There is water on the course at all of our races, electrolyte at our warmer and longer races and coke in the later stages of our marathon and ultra events.
At our frequent 5km feed stations on our half marathon or longer events, and at all our finish lines you will find chocolate, sweets, fresh fruits, crisps, haribo, as well as GF and vegan snacks. Our medical team and supporting partners will look after you and bring you you home if you are injured. At the finish line you will be awarded one of our super colourful interlocking medals, along with a feast of treats including a can of energy drink from our official energy drink partner, Acti+, as well as tribe bars and an amazing buffet of other snacks. The race results are posted the evening of the event with race photos available to purchase on the same day as the race with Blowfish Photography.
Other Info
Facilities: There are on site toilets, food and coffee vans. There is a bag drop. There are no changing rooms.
Photos: Professional photos will be available to purchase within 48hrs of the event from our photographer's website here.
Buggy runners: The routes are suitable for very adventurous buggy runners!
Spectators: Spectators are very welcome. The best place to watch the run is around the start/finish area.
Drones: It is not possible for members of the public to fly drones on the estate, thank you for your understanding.
FAQs: Please see our FAQ Page if you have any more questions and you can contact us from there is you would still like assistance.
Prices are £2/person extra on the day. There are great group discount rates for groups of 10 or more, the runners can cover any range of distances on the race day and be eligible for the discounted rate. 10-19 runners save 15%, 20-49 runners save 20%, 50+ runners save 25%. All bookings must be made in advance of race day to qualify for the discounted rate. We ask all groups to be registered 4 weeks in advance of the day if all possible so can order additional medals if required.
Prizes
All our finishers receive a top of the range custom medal as well as a buffet of fresh fruit and other tasty treats. We also recognise a few of the speedy runners on the following basis.
Prize Categories
Top 3 male and top 3 female
First U20 male and female
First 20-39 male and female
First 40-49 male and female
First 50-59 male and female
First 60-69 male and female
First 70+ male and female
The final number of prizes awarded is determined by the number of finishers for each gender in a given race distance. If there are more than 100 finishers then the full range of awards are made as shown above. If there are between 50-100 finishers then the top 3 finishers overall will be awarded a prize. If there are less than 50 then only the winner will be awarded a prize. We do not have any winner's prizes for any of the children's events as we would like to keep this participation focused.
There is no on the day prize giving because of the multi wave, multi start time format of the events. Prize winners will be contacted mid week via email.
