Chiltern Ridge Half Marathon
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Chiltern Ridge Half Marathon
The Chiltern Ridge Half Marathon is an off road trail race along The Ridgeway National Trail between Wendover and Princes Risborough in Buckinghamshire. The course covers 21.1 km with about 526 m of climbing and includes a loop through Whiteleaf Hill Nature Reserve. The route runs between Coombe Hill and Whiteleaf Hill and is fully marked with orange arrows and ribbons; marshals are positioned at road crossings and busier sections.
Registration is at the Shoulder of Mutton pub in Wendover, with the finish at Hampden Meadow. Wendover train station is the nearest parking and access point, about a five minute walk from the event base. The race is licensed by the Trail Running Association and is listed as a UTMB World Series index race. Entry is open to runners aged 17 or older and there are no qualifying standards. Maximum field size is 350 and the course has a four hour time limit.
There is one aid station at Green Hailey that runners pass twice (approximately 8.5 km and 11.5 km). The aid station provides water, Coke, gels and chews from Precision Fuel & Hydration, jelly babies and crisps. This is a cupless event so runners are advised to carry a soft cup or bottle. The organiser recommends carrying a mobile phone and a digital route map on a watch or phone. Dogs are not permitted. Course records are 01:22:22 for men (2026) and 01:38:59 for women (2025). Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
