Forest Runner 5K challenge prize draw

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Complete the challenge for a chance to win

Congratulations on completing the Forest Runner 5k Challenge and earning your exclusive Forest Runner digital badge on Strava.

Simply fill in your details in the form below to enter the prize draw. To be eligible, you must have completed the official Forest Runner 5k Challenge on Strava, be a member of the Forestry England Running Club, and have completed your qualifying run in a Forestry England forest.

One winner will receive:

Two runners up will each receive:

  • £275 in Runners Need vouchers.
  • A Forestry England t-shirt.
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Rewards for all

All participants who join the official Strava challenge will also receive:

  • a free gait analysis session (worth £15) at participating Runners Need stores nationwide. Simply mention that you're taking part in the Forest Runner Challenge when you arrive in store to redeem your free session. Book yours here.
  • access to an exclusive 15% discount* on a Forestry England National Membership using the code FERUNNER26 at checkout. 

*The membership offer is valid for National Membership only, is available to new members only, and is not available on Direct Debit. The discount cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer. Offer ends on Sunday 20 September 2026, and the code cannot be redeemed after this date.

This year's Forest Runner 5k Challenge is proudly delivered in partnership with Runners Need, helping more people experience the benefits of running in nature and exploring Forestry England's forests.

See the terms and conditions below for full details.

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Terms and conditions   

  1. Valid entries are those from members of the Forestry England Strava Running Club who have completed the official "Forest Runner 5k Challenge" on Strava between 7 September 2026 at 00:01 and 20 September 2026 at 23:59.
  2. A maximum of one entry per person will be accepted. If more than one entry is made, only the first entry will be accepted. Entries made through agents, third parties, organised groups or any entry duplication method will not be accepted.
  3. There is no cash alternative to the prizes stated, and the prizes are not transferable. No part or parts of the prize may be substituted for other benefits, items or additions. If winners are unable to take the prize for whatever reason, a redraw will take place.
  4. The competition is open to UK residents only, but not to employees of Forestry England, Runners Need, nor their families, agencies or anyone associated with the competition. You may not enter this prize draw if you are under 18 years old.
  5. The closing date for submitting your entry to the competition is 27 September 2026; any entries after this date will not count.
  6. Winners will be selected at random from all valid entries and notified within 28 days of the closing date. If winners are unable to confirm and accept the prize via email within 36 hours of being contacted, a redraw will take place.
  7. Forestry England's decision is final. No correspondence will be entered into.
  8. Entry implies acceptance of these terms and conditions. The entry instructions form part of the terms and conditions. By entering, you agree to and are bound by these terms and conditions.
  9. There is one main prize bundle to be won. The main prize bundle includes a £500 voucher for Runners Need, a Forestry England hoodie, a Forestry England T-shirt and a Forestry England National Membership. Two runners-up prizes are also available, each consisting of a £275 voucher for Runners Need and a Forestry England T-shirt.
  10. Forestry England reserves the right to substitute a prize of equal or greater value should circumstances outside its control make this necessary.
  11. Forestry England reserves the right to cancel, amend, withdraw, terminate or temporarily suspend this promotion in the event of unforeseen circumstances or technical reasons outside its control, with no liability to any entrants or third parties, but will use all reasonable endeavours to avoid consumer disappointment.