Maverick Chilterns Trail

Event Overview

The Maverick Chilterns Trail takes place in the Chiltern Hills, starting from Princes Risborough School in Buckinghamshire. The route explores an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, featuring ancient beech woodlands, chalky trails, and bridleways. Sections of the course follow parts of the Ridgeway and Chiltern Way national trails.

Distances and Route

The event offers five different distances:

• Ultra: 50 km with 1,095 meters of elevation gain
• Marathon: 40 km with 906 meters of elevation gain
• Half Marathon: 22 km with 583 meters of elevation gain
• Middle: 14 km with 301 meters of elevation gain
• Short: 8 km with 209 meters of elevation gain

Event Details

Registration opens at 7:00 AM. Staggered start times are scheduled, beginning with the 50k Ultra at 8:00 AM. The course is described as undulating with hills, woodland, and winding trails. There are time cutoffs for the longest routes: 8 hours 30 minutes for the 50k Ultra and 8 hours for the Marathon.

Aid Stations and Sustainability

Aid stations, called outposts, are available on the Half Marathon, Marathon, and 50k Ultra routes, offering water, sweet and savory snacks, gels, and electrolyte drink. The event is cup-free, so runners must carry their own reusable cup or bottle for refills. Dogs are not permitted at the venue.

Participant Requirements

Mandatory kit for the 50k Ultra and Marathon races includes a waterproof jacket, mobile phone, 800 calories of food, at least one liter of water, a foil blanket, a whistle, a self-adhering elastic bandage, a cap or buff, a reusable cup, and a GPX file of the route. Headphones are strongly discouraged.

Included Amenities

Entry includes free parking, a fully marked and timed course, online results, event photography, a bag drop area, a finisher's medal, and non-alcoholic beer. Food and drink are available for purchase. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.