The Bracknell Samaritans Run
Saturday, 20 June 2026
- Time
- 09:30 - 13:00
- Venue
- Easthampstead Park Community School,, Bracknell, Berks, RG12 8FS
- Price
- 5K U16 - £16 5K adult - £26 10K adult - £28
We are delighted to announce that the 44th Bracknell Samaritans Run will take place on Saturday, 20th June 2026 at Kings Academy Easthampstead Park, Bracknell.
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Join us for a 5K, 10K or Teddy Bear Kids Run and support your local Samaritans branch, based in Bracknell.
Whilst Samaritans is a nationwide charity with 201 branches, many of those, including our Bracknell Samaritans branch, are independent charities in their own right; fully run by volunteers and entirely dependent on charitable donations to keep doing what we do. The Bracknell, Wokingham, Ascot & District Samaritans Branch organises the Bracknell Samaritans Run for the local community every year, and all profits raised directly benefit our local branch.
Did you know:
Samaritans of Bracknell, Ascot, Wokingham & districts are fully self-funded and run 100% by volunteers
- It costs around £25,000 each year to keep operating
- We regularly speak to over 18,500 callers each year
-There are over 120 local people who volunteer at our branch
Why we need your help
Samaritans work together to make sure fewer people die by suicide.
Every ten seconds, Samaritans respond to a call for help. No judgement. No pressure. Samaritans are here for anyone who needs someone. Each day, around 16 people take their lives in the UK and Ireland.
Samaritans offer a confidential listening service to those having thoughts of distress or despair, including those which may lead to suicide. Our local Samaritans branch, based in Bracknell, offers support to our callers 365 days per year.
Sign up today and help us make a difference.
Venue
Kings Academy Easthampstead Park, Ringmead, Bracknell RG12 8FS
Venue map
5K & 10K Run
Start time
10:00 (pre-race warm up 09:50)
Course
The course is an accurately measured 5k loop starting and finishing in the grassed sports field. This is run twice to complete the 10k.
The majority of the route is flat and open, and it heads out of the school into the beautiful Peacock Meadows. An incline at the 2/7 km point leads you through Jennetts Park and into a lightly wooded area known as Tarman’s Copse. The terrain is mainly grass and gravel paths, with a little bit of pavement road thrown in for variety. There is good viewing for spectators, and the runners are in full view for most of the way around. The course is generally wide open, with plenty of room to race for both “strength” & “speed” runners.
We regret that the course is not suitable for wheelchair users, and we cannot accommodate runners with pushchairs in these races.
Course map
Entry Fees
5K U16 - £16
5K adult - £26
10K adult - £28
From 01/02/2026, members of clubs who officially promote and support the Run can benefit from 10% discount
Discounts do not apply to on-the-day entries.
Gift cards are available.
ONLINE ENTRIES CLOSE 5 pm, 19th June, if not already at event capacity before this.
Ages
5k
Minimum age 11.
Parents/guardians must supervise their children at all times.
10k
You must be 16 years or over on race day to enter the 10k event.
On the day entries
On the day, entries will be accepted 08:30-09:45
Cost - standard entry fee +£3.00 (subject to availability).
Payment by cash or credit/debit card.
To avoid disappointment, please arrive early.
Race limit
There is a limit of 600 entries available.
Teddy Bear Kids Run
Back by popular demand, the Bracknell Samaritans Teddy Bear Kids Run gives your children the chance to take part in a ‘real race’, just like mum & dad! This fun, memorable children’s running event will help boost your children’s confidence & help promote a healthy & active lifestyle.
The Bracknell Samaritans Teddy Bear Kids Run will be just like the grown-ups’ races, except for the chip timing. All children taking part in the Teddy Bear Kids Run will have their own running bib and will receive a medal s at the end of their run. The Teddy Bear Kids Run will start and finish via the race arch, where our official Bracknell Samaritans Run photographer will be located.
In the past few years, hundreds of children have taken part in the Bracknell Samaritans Teddy Bear Kids Run. Why not encourage your little ones to come along and have some fun too?! Maybe they would like to bring their own teddy or favourite soft toy along for the ride!
Start time
09:30 (20-minute time limit to finish)
The Teddy Bear Kids Run starts and finishes via the main race arch and is 2 loops of the grassed sports field.
We regret that the course is not suitable for wheelchair users, but pushchairs are permitted.
Age
There is no set lower age limit for this event, but as a guide, it is suited to children between the ages of 3 and 10 years (upper age limit). However, parents/guardians must use their own discretion & judgement when deciding to enter their child. (Please see our T&C's page for full details).
Children under 7 years of age must be accompanied by an adult who will not be charged.
Entry fee
£5 per child
On the day entry open 08:30 - 09:15 Fee £6
Whilst Samaritans is a nationwide charity with 201 branches, many of those, including our Bracknell Samaritans branch, are independent charities in their own right; fully run by volunteers and entirely dependent on charitable donations to keep doing what we do. The Bracknell, Wokingham, Ascot & District Samaritans Branch organises the Bracknell Samaritans Run for the local community every year, and all profits raised directly benefit our local branch.
Did you know:
Samaritans of Bracknell, Ascot, Wokingham & districts are fully self-funded and run 100% by volunteers
- It costs around £25,000 each year to keep operating
- We regularly speak to over 18,500 callers each year
-There are over 120 local people who volunteer at our branch
Why we need your help
Samaritans work together to make sure fewer people die by suicide.
Every ten seconds, Samaritans respond to a call for help. No judgement. No pressure. Samaritans are here for anyone who needs someone. Each day, around 16 people take their lives in the UK and Ireland.
Samaritans offer a confidential listening service to those having thoughts of distress or despair, including those which may lead to suicide. Our local Samaritans branch, based in Bracknell, offers support to our callers 365 days per year.
Sign up today and help us make a difference.
Venue
Kings Academy Easthampstead Park, Ringmead, Bracknell RG12 8FS
Venue map
5K & 10K Run
Start time
10:00 (pre-race warm up 09:50)
Course
The course is an accurately measured 5k loop starting and finishing in the grassed sports field. This is run twice to complete the 10k.
The majority of the route is flat and open, and it heads out of the school into the beautiful Peacock Meadows. An incline at the 2/7 km point leads you through Jennetts Park and into a lightly wooded area known as Tarman’s Copse. The terrain is mainly grass and gravel paths, with a little bit of pavement road thrown in for variety. There is good viewing for spectators, and the runners are in full view for most of the way around. The course is generally wide open, with plenty of room to race for both “strength” & “speed” runners.
We regret that the course is not suitable for wheelchair users, and we cannot accommodate runners with pushchairs in these races.
Course map
Entry Fees
5K U16 - £16
5K adult - £26
10K adult - £28
From 01/02/2026, members of clubs who officially promote and support the Run can benefit from 10% discount
Discounts do not apply to on-the-day entries.
Gift cards are available.
ONLINE ENTRIES CLOSE 5 pm, 19th June, if not already at event capacity before this.
Ages
5k
Minimum age 11.
Parents/guardians must supervise their children at all times.
10k
You must be 16 years or over on race day to enter the 10k event.
On the day entries
On the day, entries will be accepted 08:30-09:45
Cost - standard entry fee +£3.00 (subject to availability).
Payment by cash or credit/debit card.
To avoid disappointment, please arrive early.
Race limit
There is a limit of 600 entries available.
Teddy Bear Kids Run
Back by popular demand, the Bracknell Samaritans Teddy Bear Kids Run gives your children the chance to take part in a ‘real race’, just like mum & dad! This fun, memorable children’s running event will help boost your children’s confidence & help promote a healthy & active lifestyle.
The Bracknell Samaritans Teddy Bear Kids Run will be just like the grown-ups’ races, except for the chip timing. All children taking part in the Teddy Bear Kids Run will have their own running bib and will receive a medal s at the end of their run. The Teddy Bear Kids Run will start and finish via the race arch, where our official Bracknell Samaritans Run photographer will be located.
In the past few years, hundreds of children have taken part in the Bracknell Samaritans Teddy Bear Kids Run. Why not encourage your little ones to come along and have some fun too?! Maybe they would like to bring their own teddy or favourite soft toy along for the ride!
Start time
09:30 (20-minute time limit to finish)
The Teddy Bear Kids Run starts and finishes via the main race arch and is 2 loops of the grassed sports field.
We regret that the course is not suitable for wheelchair users, but pushchairs are permitted.
Age
There is no set lower age limit for this event, but as a guide, it is suited to children between the ages of 3 and 10 years (upper age limit). However, parents/guardians must use their own discretion & judgement when deciding to enter their child. (Please see our T&C's page for full details).
Children under 7 years of age must be accompanied by an adult who will not be charged.
Entry fee
£5 per child
On the day entry open 08:30 - 09:15 Fee £6
Venue
Easthampstead Park Community School,
Ringmead,
Bracknell, Berks
RG12 8FS
Dates
The event runs from 09:30 to 13:00 on the following dates.
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