Chiltern Ridge Half Marathon
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Chiltern Ridge Half Marathon
The Chiltern Ridge Half Marathon is a trail running event held in Wendover, Buckinghamshire, following a section of The Ridgeway National Trail between Wendover and Princes Risborough. The route covers 21.1 km with approximately 526 m of elevation gain and includes a loop through Whiteleaf Hill Nature Reserve.
The course is entirely off road and runs over uneven and steep footpaths in places. The route is fully marked with orange arrow markers and ribbons, and marshals assist navigation at road crossings and busier sections. There are two on-route aid station visits at Green Hailey, located at about 8.5 km and 11.5 km, offering water, coke, sports gels and chews, jelly babies and crisps. Portaloo toilets are available at the start/finish and at the checkpoint.
Event base and registration are at the Shoulder of Mutton pub in Wendover, with a short walk to the start of about 500 m; parking is available at Wendover train station. The event is licensed by the Trail Running Association and held under UKA rules. Other details include a maximum field of 350 runners, a 4 hour time limit, minimum age 17, dogs not permitted, and UTMB World Series index race status. Required kit recommendations 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.
