Clash of Claydons

Join our next Clash of Claydons event on Sunday 13th September 2026.

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Get ready for the first ever Clash of Claydons - a brand-new running event bringing together the local villages and surrounding areas for an unforgettable day, ensuring both runners and supporters are equality catered for with a diverse range of activity's within the event village.

  • UKA Accredited, Chip-Timed Races

  • Finisher medals for all participants

  • Family festival village, food and music

  • Eco-friendly event with sustainability focus

About the Clash of Claydons 2026

The Course

The Clash of Claydons 10K will take runners around the local area, before a complete tour of Steeple Claydon, offering a scenic route that mixes village roads, quiet country lanes and open rural views.

The Important Info

 

  • Your entry includes:

    • Chip-timed 10K race entry

    • Official finisher medal

    • Finish line goodies

    • Exclusive access to premium merchandise

    • Clearly marked and marshalled route

    • Race bib

    • Water station support

    • Finish line water

    • Medical support

    • Event village atmosphere

    • Professional race-day organisation

    • Access to official race results after the event

  • The course is designed to be enjoyable, achievable and rewarding, with enough variety to keep things interesting from start to finish. It’s suitable for both experienced runners and those taking on a 10K challenge for the first time.

    • Distance: 10K

    • Surface: Road / country lanes

    • Route: Scenic village and rural course

    • Suitable for: Beginner, intermediate and experienced runners

  • The event village and event parking will be located at Embers Claydon Campsite, which will act as the main arrival point for runners and spectators on race day.

    All participants should plan to travel directly to the campsite unless otherwise instructed in the final runner guide. From there, runners will be able to access the event village, parking, toilets, registration or bib collection if required, and the start/finish area.

    Please allow plenty of time to arrive, park and make your way through the event village before the race starts. Access routes, parking instructions and any local traffic guidance will be shared with participants closer to race day.

    Where possible, runners and spectators are encouraged to car share to help reduce congestion around the local village roads.

    Please follow all event signage and marshal instructions when arriving and leaving the site.

  • The event will take place on Sunday 13th September 2026.

    Participants should arrive in plenty of time to park, collect anything required, use facilities and make their way to the start area. Full timings will be confirmed in the official runner information pack closer to race day.

    Expected race day schedule:

    • Event village opens: 9:30am

    • Race starts: 11:00am

    • Finish area closes: 14:00pm

    Runners will receive final race-day instructions ahead of the event, including details on arrival times, bib collection, facilities, baggage, toilets and start-line procedures.

    Please listen carefully to marshal instructions on the day and follow all event signage.

  • Our event village is an element we pride ourselves in, with local vendors and entertainment to keep all ages entertained, from coffees to cakes, DJ's to face painting, burgers and cupcakes, we have it all covered for you.

    Also available:

    • Toilets

    • Bag drop