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The Ridge Off Roader

Name: The Ridge Off Roader
Start: 2026-05-17
End: 2026-05-17
Location: Bledlow Ridge

Bledlow Ridge, United Kingdom • 17 May 2026

The Ridge Off Roader 2026

The Ridge Off Roader is a mixed-terrain race held in the Chiltern Hills, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The event features two main distances and a shorter race for children.

The race distances are:

Half Marathon
10 km
1 km (aimed at local children or children of runners)

Both the half marathon and 10 km routes are signposted and have marshals in key positions. Race headquarters and nearby parking are a short drive from Junctions 4, 5, and 6 of the M40. On the event day, the local school and village hall are open for spectators.

This is a charity event run by volunteers. All proceeds go to the Bledlow Ridge School Association. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom South East (England) Bledlow Ridge

Race information

Website

Half Marathon

10 km

10k

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

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