Centurion Wendover Woods 50
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Wendover Woods 50
The Wendover Woods 50 is a 50 mile (approximately 81 km) foot race run as five 10 mile loops entirely within Wendover Woods. The route is almost entirely trail, with wide soft tracks, runnable climbs and smooth descents alongside a number of much steeper ascents and descents. The course totals about 10,000 feet of ascent and 10,000 feet of descent and is marked using recycled Tyvek ribbons and Centurion arrows. The event is held under a UK Athletics permit (TRA Permit Number 8910).
The field is limited to 250 starters. Runners navigate a marked course with nine well stocked aid stations, including the start/finish checkpoint and the Hale Lane aid station at about mile 5.5 of each lap. Aid provision includes gels, chews, electrolyte drink, Tailwind, water, cola, chocolate, nuts, fruit, sandwiches and other savoury options with vegetarian, vegan and gluten free choices. Hot drinks are available.
Cut off time for the full course is 15 hours and additional cut offs apply at aid stations. Medical cover includes a static team at the start/finish and a roving team in the woods; in remote areas medics may take time to reach a runner so emergency services should also be used if required.
Entry requires a prior marathon distance finish within the event's qualifying window. The entry fee is £115. Pacers and crew are not permitted; supporters are allowed on course except at Hale Lane. Drop bags may be deposited at registration, must be labelled and must not exceed 50 litres.
Mandatory kit includes a charged mobile phone, survival blanket, whistle, waterproof jacket with sealed seams, warm hat, gloves, a dry long sleeved top to carry, a personal cup and required lighting for later loops. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
