Chiltern Ridge Half Marathon

Our route follows a beautiful stretch of The Ridgeway between Coombe Hill in Wendover and Whiteleaf Hill near Princes Risborough - with a loop of the Chiltern Society’s Whiteleaf Hill Nature Reserve in-between.

The route is entirely off road and will test your strength and stamina as you tackle the numerous ups and downs.

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• Entry to the half marathon race
• Event permitted by the TRA
• Finishers medal
• Chip timing with live results
• Two on-route aid stations
• Free photos

This race will be fully marked, with our orange arrow markers and ribbons.

Marshals will be out on the course aiding navigation at road crossings and busier sections

There is one checkpoint that you will pass twice. The following items will be available at this location:

Water
Coke
Mountain fuel energy gels (lime or orange)
Selection of sweets

All runners will be required to carry the following items for the entirety of the run:

Mobile phone (recommended)
Digital route map on watch/phone (recommended)
Soft cup for drinks at aid station (recommended)

HOW DIFFICULT IS THIS RACE?
The half marathon route is set on hilly terrain and this race will test your leg strength and climbing ability. We advise runners to take the uphills easier and hike were required in order to preserve energy and speed for the flat and downhill sections. A large percentage of the race is shaded which will protect you from any July heat, and the rest of the route gives stunning ridgeline views over the Chilterns which is a nice reward for all those hills.

WHERE CAN TOILETS BE FOUND AT THIS EVENT?
Pre-race there are toilets available at Wendover Library car park and at the Shoulder of Mutton pub, which is used for registration.

Additionally there are toilets available on route on the The Plough pub, which is passed twice at 6.5 and 16km.

At the finish, we will have a portable toilet(s) set up in Coombe Hill car park.

ARE THERE CHANGING FACILITIES AVAILABLE?
No, unfortunately we are unable to provide changing facilities at the race.

HOW CAN I ATTEND THIS EVENT WITHOUT A CAR?
Wendover train station is situated just a 2-minute walk from the event registration and there are regular trains to/from London.

WHAT FOOTWEAR SHOULD I WEAR AT THIS RACE?
Please wear trail running shoes for this race. The footpaths are uneven and steep in places.

WHAT PRIZES ARE AWARDED AT THIS EVENT?
There are awards for the top three male and female finishers overall, along with age category awards for FV40, MV40, FV50, MV50, FV60, MV60, FV70, MV70.

HOW DO I FOLLOW THE ROUTE USING MY PHONE OR WATCH?
Most GPS watches allow you to upload a GPX file of the route for you to follow whilst running. Typically this is done via by loading the GPX file into the app (i.e Garmin Connect), and then syncing your phone/watch together.

If you don't have a GPS watch we would recommend using OS Maps (£20/year) or Strava Premium (£48/year).