Sunset 10K
Info: New entries for this event closed on Sunday 17th May 2026 at 20:00.
| Entry Fee | £15.00 |
Come and join us for this years Barbury Castle Sunset 10KM. Now in its fourth year, we are hoping to again treat you all to another wonderful evening of trail running.
Race starts at 19:00
Starting at The Barbury Shooting School, Swindon, this route takes in some beautiful countryside and hopefully a perfect sunset. A relaxed trail run for everyone, with a friendly welcome assured from the Wroughton Whippets, come and join us and help raise money for charity.
We have kept the price for this event the same as 2025, and we would like to thank our kind sponsors, Run Swindon for helping to support us. Their support enables us to keep the price low and raise money for charity. Please do check them out in return especially if you are ever in Old Town, Swindon.
This year we are raising funds for the Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance Charity, further details are here
Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance Charity provide vital critical medical care by land and air, across Wiltshire and Bath.
In effect, they give the same level of critical care as a hospital but bring the expert team and specialist equipment to the people in need. Their aim is to give people the very best chance of survival, and that’s why their medical expertise and kit is of the highest standard.
The paramedics and doctors are highly trained in critical care and are supported by specialist medical equipment, enabling them to provide leading edge care in extreme, often life-threatening situations. On call all year round for up to 19 hours, on average they respond to four incidents daily, attending by helicopter and critical care car.
As a registered charity, they don’t receive any government funding, relying entirely on voluntary donations and support from the local Wiltshire and Bath communities.
THE ROUTE
Along tracks (The Old Ridgeway) and grass, the route involves the odd hill or two (including the Iron Age Attack at the castle) – but don’t worry, what goes up, must come down!
The route takes you underneath Barbury Castle, up the Iron Age Attack to the castle, before going through and along the spectacular Smeathes Ridge.
WHAT YOU GET
Your reward; a unique finishers medal, a drink at the bar and a great sense of achievement.
Toilets, First Aid and refreshments afterwards at the shooting school, and a fully marshalled course.
All profits will go directly to charity.
There will be no "on the day entries" so please sign up in advance.
LOCATION
Barbury Shooting School
Near Barbury Castle
Wroughton
SN4 0QH
FURTHER INFORMATION
Q What time should I arrive - Please arrive for 18:00 - we have found over the past three years, registration does take a bit of time, especially if everyone arrives right up close to the start time. Whippets will be on site from 17:30 as well to help with any questions etc.
Q What time does the race start - The race starts at 19:00
Q Can I run with my dog - Yes, as long as your dog is on a lead, and please clean up after your dog. Please be mindful of other runners and your lead.
Q Is there parking available - Yes, the Shooting School will have parking for us. But please car share if possible - that way we can maximise the entrant numbers.
Q How hard is the route - Its a beautiful route, with one challenging hill. It will be worth it for the view at the top!
Q Is there a bag drop - We will have a bag drop at HQ, items are left at your risk. Parking is on site and it is advised that valuables be left in your car.
Q Where can I find out more information - Please follow Wroughton Whippets on Facebook
Q Is the course marshalled and is there First Aid - The course is well marshalled with friendly and enthusiastic Whippets. There will be First Aid on a voluntary basis and we ask all runners to be mindful to run under their own responsibility.
Q Are refreshments available - After the race back at HQ there will be a change to enjoy a cold drink and a BBQ. It was great to see so many faces enjoy this last year and we hope you will hang around to celebrate again this year.
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