Stunning setting for fitness fans

Calling all runners and fitness enthusiasts looking for a new challenge in 2024.

Entries are now open for the iconic Windsor Running Festival on the September 28 and 29, which consists of the Windsor Women’s 10K on the Saturday, followed by the Windsor Half Marathon on the Sunday.

Featuring the most scenic routes through Windsor Great Park, this is a weekend not to be missed.

Runners in their thousands will be lacing up their trainers to begin The Windsor Half Marathon.

Celebrating its 40th anniversary, it is one of the most beautiful in the UK, and with the start and finish on the famous Long Walk with Windsor Castle as the backdrop.

Breathtaking scenery and traffic free roads make for a wonderful route and whilst there are many flat stretches, there are some hilly sections to make the races a bit more interesting.

The Windsor Women’s 10k is open to women of all ages and abilities and takes part along a picturesque stretch, perfect for a fun run or for those chasing a new personal best.

The course starts along the Long Walk and travels past the Copper Horse, the Royal Lodge and the Jubilee Statue before finishing again along the spectacular Long Walk.

The Windsor Women’s 10k signals the start of the weekend, with a Sprite Sprint for 5–9-year-olds at 9am and then followed by the 10k at 10am.

The Sunday will begin at 9am with a Sprite Sprint for 5–9year-olds, before the Half Marathon kicks off at 10am.

“This is an event made special by all the local runners, the spectators and the volunteer support we receive. It’s more than a race, it’s a community,” said Peter Hier, race director.

“We have a long-standing history in Windsor, and we work hard to maintain an event that supports local charities and has something for all the family to enjoy. 2024 sees the 40th running of this popular event.”

Entry fees for the 2024 Windsor Half Marathon are:

W £42 or for UKA affiliated members the entry fee is £40.

W Entry for the Windsor Women’s 10k is £28.50 or £26.50 for UKA affiliated members.

For more information about the 2024 Windsor Half Marathon and to secure

your place visit runwindsor.com or for places for the Windsor Women’s 10k go to windsorwomens10k.com