The 1.5K, 5K and 10K Bolt at Badminton Estate are ran on a course around the picturesque Badminton Estate with the 10K run being two loops of the 5K course. The course is a mixture of trails and bridle tracks around the Estate that suits runners of all abilities. The course is marshalled and easy to navigate without having to worry about getting lost. Whether you run, jog or walk this event offers a great way to explore the grounds of the Badminton Estate.
This year the event is held on the Saturday 16th May 2026. Timings for the event are as follows:
- 9.00 - Gates open
- 9.15 - Registration will open, you will find bib collection and bag drop together.
- 9.55 - Warm up for 1.5K Mini Bolt
- 10.00 - 1.5K Mini Bolt
- 10.45 - Main race warm up by Pure Gym (Yate)
- 11.00 - 10K race starts
- 11.05 - 5K race starts
- 12:15 - Presentation of medals and raffle.
Big thanks to Pure Gym for joining us again this year to get everyone warmed up and ready for the races.
All participants will receive a medal on completing the course and your race time will be accurately recorded by DB Max.
Finally, refreshments, cakes and a BBQ selling hot food will be available after the race while you warm down and relax in the grounds of the Badminton Estate.
Results for the previous years can be found on the following webpages:
- The Bolt at Badminton 2025 Results
- The Bolt at Badminton 2024 Results
- The Bolt at Badminton 2023 Results
The Bolt Committee will be taking photos on race day. These images will be used by Bolt Committee to promote the event for future years. If you would prefer for you or your family not to be photographed, please speak to the event staff. If you would like to see the images that were taken and would like us to delete any that members of your family, please email us at enquiries@theboltatbadminton.co.uk.
Dogs are not permitted at this event.
