Midsummer Murder Trail Race
RL
From Racing Line Running
5.0 ·
3 reviews
Sunday 22nd June 2025
Past event
09:00
Henley-on-Thames
£27.00–£29.00 · 2 races
10 Mile, Half Marathon
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating adventure at the Midsummer Murder Trail Race, hosted by Racing Line Running! Mark your calendars for Sunday, June 22, 2025, as this thrilling event takes place in the stunning Hambleden Valley, nestled in the picturesque Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire. Runners can choose between two challenging courses: the 10-mile race, which measures 10.4 miles, and the Half Marathon, stretching 14.3 miles. Both routes showcase the breathtaking beauty of the Chilterns, featuring charming flint stone villages, scenic country pubs, and a few invigorating hills to conquer. With a cut-off time of 3 hours for each event, this is the perfect opportunity for runners looking for a picturesque yet challenging trail running experience. Join us in celebrating the thrill of trail running and the beauty of the great outdoors this summer!
Midsummer Murder Trail Race
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5.03 reviews
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Isabela Lamadrid
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Took part in the 2025 edition · 1 year ago
Incredibly beautiful course and well-organised! Event staff were lovely and supportive. Andy in particular was super helpful in navigating transport to the race location. This was my first trail race, and suffice to say there will be plenty more after this wonderful experience.
RP
Richard Pearson
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Took part in the 2024 edition · 2 years ago
Great event, marshalls were excellent at the start and finish and very supportive on the course. The route is very challenging but outweighed by the absolutely stunning scenery. Thanks to all involved!
GP
Gail Phoenix
Reviewing the 2024 edition · 2 years ago
Absolutely amazing place, beautiful surroundings. Organiser's ready to help and so encouraging.
Course - it's a hard hilly course, but being with great company and the beautiful scenery you can't help but love every moment. Can't wait till next year.
Many thanks to all the volunteers and organisers
Course - it's a hard hilly course, but being with great company and the beautiful scenery you can't help but love every moment. Can't wait till next year.
Many thanks to all the volunteers and organisers
Races
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10 Miler
Entries closed£27.00
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Half Marathon
Entries closed£29.00
Event information
A course of breathtaking beauty. Predominantly following trails along the length of the stunning Hambleden Valley, through the villages of Skirmett, Turville, Fingest, Frieth & Hambleden - you see the Chitty Chitty windmill, Vicar of Dibley church and plenty of recognisable TV sets. There are multiple climbs on the course to provide a challenge.
Beautiful multi terrain courses
3/4 Water stations on course - please bring a cup!
5 notable climbs for the 10 Mile, 8 for the Half Marathon!
THIS IS A HILLY RUN! The Half Marathon measures just over 14 miles.
Free downloadable race photos
Entries close on Thursday June 20th if capacity isn't reached
Race instructions will be online & emailed to entrants on June 10th.
Fundraising for Camp Mohawk
3/4 Water stations on course - please bring a cup!
5 notable climbs for the 10 Mile, 8 for the Half Marathon!
THIS IS A HILLY RUN! The Half Marathon measures just over 14 miles.
Free downloadable race photos
Entries close on Thursday June 20th if capacity isn't reached
Race instructions will be online & emailed to entrants on June 10th.
Fundraising for Camp Mohawk
The event starts & finishes on the Dene in the wonderful Chilterns village of Hambleden.
Due to the narrow country lanes in the area, we advise all participants to approach via the A4155 main Henley on Thames/Marlow road.
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Organiser's description
The Midsummer Murder trail races return for 2025 - are you up for the challenge?
The event takes place in the truly remarkable Hambleden Valley, with mile after mile of staggering Chilterns' beauty, picture perfect flint stone villages, country pubs and a fair few hills.
Our 10 mile and Half Marathon trail running courses are very challenging, but also achingly pretty. We'll be keeping the courses as per 2023, with the 10 mile event 10.4 miles long & the Half Marathon 14.3 miles in length.
There is a cut off time of 3 hours for each event - if you would normally take more than 2hrs 20 mins for a flat road Half Marathon, we recommend the 10 mile event.
The event takes place in the truly remarkable Hambleden Valley, with mile after mile of staggering Chilterns' beauty, picture perfect flint stone villages, country pubs and a fair few hills.
Our 10 mile and Half Marathon trail running courses are very challenging, but also achingly pretty. We'll be keeping the courses as per 2023, with the 10 mile event 10.4 miles long & the Half Marathon 14.3 miles in length.
There is a cut off time of 3 hours for each event - if you would normally take more than 2hrs 20 mins for a flat road Half Marathon, we recommend the 10 mile event.
Location
Hambleden Village, Henley-on-Thames, RG9 6, United Kingdom
Midsummer Murder Trail Race
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Racing Line Running
Racing Line Running are an events company based in the Reading area. We specialise in trail running events from beautiful locations, and are also the creators of the award winning Run to the Sea Ultramarathon series.
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