Chevy Chase
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Chevy Chase (Wooler Running Club)
The Chevy Chase is a 20-mile upland race around Wooler, Northumberland, scheduled for Saturday 3 July 2027. Registration, bag drop and the finish area are at the back of the Cheviot Centre, Padgepool Place, Wooler NE71 6BL. The start line is at the top of Ramsey Lane. Entries open on 1 February 2027 and the field is limited to 300 entrants; further entries go onto a waiting list.
The route is largely off-road, following tracks, footpaths, sheep paths and rough fell, and includes the summits of Cheviot (2676 ft / 815 m) and Hedgehope (2348 ft / 714 m). The route is unmarked; competitors must visit manned checkpoints in order and be capable of navigation by map and compass. GPS alone is not acceptable. Checkpoints and retirement points are provided, including Hawsen Burn Bridge (GR 954226) and Carey Burn Bridge (GR 976249).
There is a non-competitive Chevy Chase Challenge Walk that follows the same course with a seven hour time limit; walkers have times recorded at checkpoints and may purchase a T-shirt, but running is not permitted within the walk category.
Competitors are required to carry full waterproof whole-body cover, weather-appropriate additional clothing (minimum hat and gloves), a whistle, map (preferably waterproof), compass, and emergency food and drink. Random kit checks are carried out. The event is affiliated to the Association of Running Clubs, permit ARC/26/0453. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
