Chiltern Ridge Half Marathon
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Chiltern Ridge Half Marathon
The Chiltern Ridge Half Marathon is a trail race held in and around Wendover, Buckinghamshire on 4 July 2027. The route follows a stretch of The Ridgeway between Coombe Hill and Whiteleaf Hill and includes a loop through Whiteleaf Hill Nature Reserve. The course is entirely off road, covers 21.1 km, and has approximately 526 m of ascent.
The event is fully marked with orange arrow markers and ribbons, and marshals assist at road crossings and busier sections. There are two aid station visits at Green Hailey (approximately 8.5 km and 11.5 km) offering water, coke, gels and chews, jelly babies, crisps and toilet facilities. Portaloo toilets are provided at the start and finish, with additional public toilets in Wendover and at the train station.
Race logistics include registration at the Shoulder of Mutton pub in Wendover, a short walk of about 500 m to the start, and parking at Wendover train station. The field is limited to 350 runners with a four hour time limit. The event is licensed by the Trail Running Association and held under UKA rules and is listed as a UTMB World Series index race.
Entries are open to runners aged 17 and over without qualification requirements. Required items recommended for the race include a mobile phone, a digital route map on watch or phone, and a soft cup for drinks. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
