Chiltern Ridge Half Marathon
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Chiltern Ridge Half Marathon
The Chiltern Ridge Half Marathon is scheduled for 5 July 2026 and takes place around Wendover in Buckinghamshire. The route covers 21.1 km with approximately 526 m of elevation gain and follows a stretch of The Ridgeway National Trail between Coombe Hill and Whiteleaf Hill, including a loop through Whiteleaf Hill Nature Reserve. The course is entirely off road and features numerous ascents and descents.
The race is fully marked and marshals assist at road crossings and busier sections. There are two on-route aid station visits at Green Hailey (around 8.5 km and 11.5 km) providing water, Coke, Precision Fuel & Hydration products, jelly babies and crisps. Toilets are available at the start and finish, at the train station and at the checkpoint. Registration takes place at the Shoulder of Mutton pub in Wendover and the finish area is at Hampden Meadow. Competitors are asked to carry a mobile phone, a digital route map on watch or phone and a soft cup for aid station drinks.
The event is licensed by the Trail Running Association and held under UKA rules. It has a maximum field of 350 runners, a minimum age of 17 and a 4 hour time limit. Parking is available at Wendover train station. The race is listed as a UTMB World Series index race. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
