Chiltern Ridge Half Marathon
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Chiltern Ridge Half Marathon
The Chiltern Ridge Half Marathon is a 21.1 km off-road race along The Ridgeway National Trail between Wendover and Princes Risborough in Buckinghamshire. The course includes a loop of Whiteleaf Hill Nature Reserve and accumulates approximately 526 m of ascent.
The event is scheduled for 5 July 2026 and is limited to 350 runners. The race is licensed by the Trail Running Association and held under UKA rules. It is an index race on the UTMB World Series. The time limit for completion is four hours and minimum entry age is 17. There are no qualifying requirements noted.
The route is fully marked with orange arrow markers and ribbons, with marshals at road crossings and busier sections. Runners pass one checkpoint twice; that checkpoint (Green Hailey) provides water, coke, Precision Fuel & Hydration gels, jelly babies and toilet facilities at roughly 8.5 km and 11.5 km. Footpaths are uneven and include numerous ups and downs.
Event base and registration are at the Shoulder of Mutton on Pound Street in Wendover, with the finish at Hampden Meadow, South Street, Wendover. Parking is available at Wendover train station. The organiser provides a GPX file and a downloadable runner's guide. Runners are asked to carry a mobile phone, a digital route map on watch or phone, and a soft cup for aid stations. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
