Approx. timings:

Run (5- and 10-mile):
Registration between 8.20 – 8.45am
Start at 9am

Walk (5- and 10-mile):
Registration between 9 – 9.15am
Start at 9.30am

Registration set down at 10.30am
Event officially ends and set down at 2.30pm 

Berkhamsted Castle, White Hill, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, HP4 1LJ
Portaloos will be provided at the Castle.

There is no parking at Berkhamsted Castle, however there are a number of pay and display car parks close by:

Booking in advance is:

• Adult – £15
• Child (5-15 year-old) – £7.50
• Please note: Baby wearing and under 5s are not permitted
• Family Ticket (up to 2 adults and 3 children) – £40
• Add on T-Shirts at £7.50 per Adult’s size and £5 per Child’s size
• Add on Running Vests at £15 per Adult’s size

On the day prices will be increased.

Included in your ticket price is:

• Finisher’s token
• Route map and well signed route

Your registration fee helps towards the running costs of our event. All sponsorship and donations made go directly to support vulnerable people in Dacorum, so we really need your support. Please click here and follow the instructions to set up a JustGiving fundraising page.

Infants and children under 5 years old are not permitted to take part in the event. All participants between 5-15 years old must be accompanied by a registered participating over 18-year-old who will take full responsibility for them throughout the event and must read and agree to the terms and conditions on their behalf.

Carers will be allocated a free place. Should you require a carer’s ticket, please contact fundraising@dens.org.uk or 01442 800268.

There must be one responsible adult (over 18) per three children (5-15 years old) e.g. a group with four children would require two adults who are responsible for them.

Due to the terrain and potential hazards along the trails, the event is not suitable for baby wearing, wheelchairs, prams, buggies or mobility scooters.

The lead participant must read and acknowledge the potential hazards along the route and is responsible for sharing the information with others they are registering.  All participants must confirm that they are registering and taking part at their own risk.

The Woodland Trail is a non-competitive charity walk or run along self-guided routes. The terrain is a combination of woodland and countryside, through fields and pathways, with some challenging and undulating areas.

The event is not a race, nor is it chip timed.

Unfortunately, due to the nature of the Woodland Trail, the routes are not suitable for wheelchairs, prams, buggies or mobility scooters.

Hazards may include uneven surfaces including steep inclines, down-hills, grass, mud, twigs/branches from tree fall, loose stones, flint, gullies and protruding tree roots – all of which may be hidden under a blanket of leaves.

Weather dependent, the routes may be wet, muddy and slippery and unstable in parts.

Suitable attire for all weathers and the terrain involved, including sturdy footwear which provides cushioning and support must be worn to safeguard from injury and help reduce any strain and stress of high-impact activity on joints.

• For those walking, we strongly advise the wearing of robust, supportive walking/hiking boots with a strong grip, designed to provide ankle support and protection and comfortable for long walks.
• For those running, we strongly advise the wearing of proper running shoes, particularly ‘trail’ running shoes.

Due to the terrain and steep inclines, young children who are not used to walking or running long-distances are advised against taking part in the 10-mile route.

Due to the extreme heat forecast, dogs are not permitted at the event.

The 5-mile route is expected to take approx. 1 to 2 hours to walk and 40 mins to 1.5 hours to run.

No matter your pace, your participation and commitment are what truly makes a difference. Thank you for supporting DENS.

Participants must bring their own water and are responsible for their own hydration, and the hydration of any participants they are responsible for.

Additional water will be available (subject to the number of participants) in the Event Village.

On the 10-mile route, water will be available at the half-way point.

Runners are permitted to leave their bags at the ‘Bag Drop’ (control desk), however DENS cannot be held responsible for any bags or personal possessions.

Each participant will receive a finisher’s token at the finish line. This is a keyring, hand-made sustainably using recycled bike chains from our Bike Project.
Please note: this event is not a race nor time chipped.

Yes, there will be a selection of DENS t-shirts and running vests available to purchase on the day, with all proceeds supporting the charity. We recommend everyone to pre-order and collect on the day of the event.

Yes please, we appreciate all the help we can get. Please email fundraising@dens.org.uk. We’d love to hear from you.

Please click here for the terms and conditions.

Send an email to fundraising@dens.org.uk or call us on 01442 800268, and our friendly team will be happy to help.