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Humanity Direct Amersham Ultra

Name: Humanity Direct Amersham Ultra
Start: 2026-03-07
End: 2026-03-07
Location: Amersham

Amersham, United Kingdom • 7 Mar 2026

Event Overview

The Humanity Direct Amersham Ultra is a running or walking event to raise funds for the charity Humanity Direct. Participants can choose between a 50 km ultra marathon, a 25 km half ultra, and a 10 km option. The event offers a charity entry option with no upfront fee for participants who commit to fundraising. All funds raised go to support medical care for children in developing countries.

Course and Location

The event starts and finishes at Dr Challoner's Grammar School in Amersham (postcode HP6 5HA). The course passes through several Chiltern villages and towns, including Great Missenden, Chesham, Latimer, Chenies, Chorleywood, and Chalfont St Giles. It takes in areas of natural beauty such as the Misbourne Valley and the Chess Valley. The route mainly follows footpaths and bridleways, with some road sections, and is marked with tape, paint, and direction arrows.

Registration Details

There are paid standard entry tickets and free charity entry tickets. Standard entry prices include a booking fee: £69.00 for the 50 km, £42.00 for the 25 km, and £25.00 for the 10 km. Charity entries have no upfront cost but require a fundraising commitment. Entries close at 23:59 on Sunday, 1 March 2026. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom South East (England) Amersham

Race information

Website Registration

50 km

50km Ultra

25 km

25km Half Ultra

10 km

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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