Nettlebed Stinger
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Nettlebed Stinger : event overview
The Nettlebed Stinger is a fundraising trail event organised by the Friends of Nettlebed School on behalf of Nettlebed Community School. It takes place in and around Nettlebed village, set in the Chiltern Hills, and features woodland, farmland and quiet road sections.
Distances:
- 10 km trail race, entry for runners over 15 years on race date
- 2 km Cubs Run, for children aged 4 to 15 years
- 200 m Little Stinger Dash, for children under 6 years
The 10 km course is multi-terrain with approximately 60% off-road along footpaths and bridleways. The route leaves from near the school walled garden, runs through woods and fields, includes several steep climbs and a stretch of open road that will remain open to traffic, and finishes in the walled garden. A time limit of 1 hour 45 minutes is allowed for completion.
On-site arrangements include a covered but unmanned bag drop, toilets and hand sanitising stations, two water points (approximately halfway and at the finish), trained medics, marshals and directional signage. Only bone-conducting headphones are permitted on course where roads remain open. Bike storage and village parking are available with a main car park in a large field opposite the Cheese Shed. The event is volunteer run and proceeds support the primary school. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
