Centurion Wendover Woods 50
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Wendover Woods 50
The Wendover Woods 50 is a 50 mile (81 km) footrace run entirely within Wendover Woods using five repeated 10 mile loops on forest trails and tracks. The route is almost all trail (99%) with around 10,000 feet of ascent and 10,000 feet of descent across the full distance. The course is marked with recycled Tyvek pink ribbons and pink Centurion arrows and includes a small number of un-marshalled road crossings.
Aid and safety provisions include nine well stocked aid stations offering vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options, hot drinks, and a variety of sports nutrition; a static first aid team at the start/finish and a roving medical team are present on course. The event is held under a UK Athletics permit through the TRA (permit number TBC). Runners must finish within a 15 hour overall time limit and there are additional on-course cut offs.
Entry rules require completion of at least a marathon distance within the stated qualifying period. The field is limited and entries are managed on a first come, first served basis with no entries on the day. Pacers and crew are not permitted; supporters are allowed on course except at Hale Lane aid station. Drop bags up to 50 litres are stored and available at the end of each loop when deposited at registration. Mandatory kit includes a charged mobile phone, survival blanket, whistle, waterproof jacket with sealed seams, warm hat and gloves, a dry long sleeved layer, a personal cup, and lighting plus a backup light if starting later in the day. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
