Chiltern Ridge Winter 50K
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Squeeze one last ultra into your race calendar with this amazing route through the Chiltern Hills, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Covering 50k, you can expect incredible views and some stunning scenery as you run. Come along for your finisher's medal and T-shirt!
50K Ultra Trail
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Sat, Nov 16, 2024
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Berkhamsted, United Kingdom
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Where and when
Location
Castle Hill, Berkhamsted HP4 1HE, UK
Start times
50K Ultra Trail: 8:00 AM
Event summary
Here are the distances available for Chiltern Ridge Winter 50K
50K Ultra Trail
50km
£68 - £70
50K Ultra Trail
50km
£68 - £70
Route information
For last-minute entries please visit https://runawayracing.com/
Our new winter route takes runners around a stunning 50K loop from Berkhamsted, featuring large sections along The Ridgeway.
Join us on Saturday 16th November for the first edition of the Chiltern Ridge Winter 50K, entries are now open.
Our route follows a classic set of trails in the heart of the Chilterns with plenty of great views and woodland trails - One last challenge for 2024?
Starting from Berkhamstead Cricket Club, you'll cross Berkhamstead Common and head into the beautiful Ashridge Estate. Leaving the estate behind, the route joins the Ridgeway National Trail and continues on towards Aldbury, where you'll find Checkpoint 1. Another 12k to Wendover will see you reach Checkpoint 2!
At Wendover, the course turns back and follows the Chiltern Way, with sections of single-track trail and woodland paths. As it heads back into Ashridge, the finish is in sight, with a descent back down into Berkhamstead.
What's included
- Entry to the 50KM race
- Event permitted by the TRA
- Finishers medal
- Chip timing with live results
- Three on-route aid stations
- Course wide medical support
- On-route photos
How to get there
Castle Hill, Berkhamsted HP4 1HE, UK
Get full directionsBy Car & Public Transport
The race is accessible by both car and train. The closest train station is Berkhamsted Station.
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08:00 Race starts
16:30 Race cut-off time
Age Restrictions
Participants must be 20 years or older.
Cut-Off Time
There is an overall 8.5-hour time limit for this race. Anyone running significantly behind this time at checkpoints will be monitored and may be advised to stop for safety reasons.
Mandatory Kit
All runners will be required to carry the following items for the entirety of the run:
- Mobile phone (emergency number saved)
- Route GPX on watch/phone + paper map (provided)
- Waterproof jacket
- Warm hat & gloves
- Additional warm layer
- Head Torch
- Emergency blanket
- Reusable cup
- Refillable water/hydration system (0.5L min, 1L recommended)
- Cash or bank card
Aid Stations
There are three full checkpoints on the route. Each will contain:
- Water
- Coke
- Precision Fuel & Hydration - PH 1000 Electrolyte Drink (pre-mixed)
- Precision Fuel & Hydration - PF 30 Gels
- Precision Fuel & Hydration - PF 30 Chews
- Selection of crisps and sweets
- Chia Charge Mini Flapjacks
- Selection of Fresh fruit (banana, orange, watermelon)
FAQs
How difficult is the Chiltern Ridge Winter 50k?
The Chiltern Ridge 50K is considered to be a challenging run on undulating/hilly terrain. That being said, during previous editions of the race we have seen many runners complete this as their first ultra, well within the cutoff time. Overall drop-out rates are very low and providing you adopt an intelligent strategy, such as a walk/run approach, we are confident all runners can complete this course within the 8.5-hour cutoff time.
Will there be toilets at the Chiltern Ridge Winter 50k?
There will be temporary toilets at the event base. The majority of these will be unisex, however there will be some female-only portable toilets that will have sanitary products available.
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