Country to Capital Ultra 43

Sat, Jan 10, 2026, 8:45 am

Shoulder of Mutton, Wendover

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Country to Capital Ultra 43

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Kick-start the New Year with the ultimate challenge at this Country-to-Capital Ultra marathon. Great for experienced runners, the route begins in the Chiltern Hills before coming onto the Grand Union Canal and ending in Little Venice. Come for the stunning winter surroundings.

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Sat, Jan 10, 2026

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Wendover, United Kingdom

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Location

Shoulder of Mutton, 20 Pound St, Wendover, Aylesbury HP22 6EJ, UK

Start times

Saturday, Jan 10, 2026

Ultra Marathon: 8:45 AM

Event summary

Here are the distances available for Country to Capital Ultra 43

Ultra Marathon

43mi

£85

Route information

The country to capital ultra is widely regarded as the opening event of the Ultra calendar. Beginning at the Shoulder of Mutton in the heart of the Chiltern Hills, the course will wind through the picturesque countryside before picking up the Grand Union Canal and making its way along the final stretch into little Venice. Before the canal expect the course to be muddy in some places with some hills to be expected throughout.

Terrain

The terrain breakdown of the routes are below:

11.0 miles of cross country trails (26%)
11.8 miles of roads and paths (28%) 20 miles of canal tow path (46%)

Elevation

The routes elevation is +1375 ft (419m) and -1720 ft (-524m).

What's included

Finisher's T-shirt
Finisher's Medal
5 Checkpoints with water and snacks
Chip-timed results
Prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd Male and Female Competitors
Baggage Transfer to finish line
Provided Map Book
Marked course
3 UTMB points

How to get there

Shoulder of Mutton, 20 Pound St, Wendover, Aylesbury HP22 6EJ, UK

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Start Line: Shoulder of Mutton Pub, HP22 6EJ
Finish Line: Floating Boater Waterside Cafe, W2 6NE

By Train

Wendover Train Station is a two minute walk to the Pub. Chiltern Railways run trains from London Marylebone every 30 minutes - journey time is around 50 mins.

The finish line at Little Venice is located just 10 minutes from Paddington Tube and Train Station.

By Car

There is plenty of parking within Wendover, but bear in mind that the race finishes in the centre of London and as such public transport is advised.

Please be advised there is no parking in the pub car park.

Event day logistics

07:00 Registration Opens

08:45 Race starts

19:45 Finish cut-off time

Start & Finish Lines

The Start line is located at Shoulder of Mutton Pub, HP22 6EJ. The Finish line is located at Floating Boater Waterside Cafe W2 6NE.

Registration

Runners will collect their race number trackers and map book at registration on the day of the event. Entrants will also be subject to random kit checks to ensure they are carrying the appropriate equipment.

Age Requirements

All entrants must be 18 or over to enter the event.

Baggage Transfer

The organiser will transfer a single bag from start to finish. The bag should be no larger than airport carry-on size (56 x 45 x 25 cm).

Cut-off Times

There will be a cut-off time of 11 hours for the event, and given the nature of the race, there are a number of cut-off times which are detailed below:

Checkpoint 1 - Lowndes Park (7.7 miles) - expected between 9:30 - 11:15
Checkpoint 2 -The Dumb Bell (17.3 miles) - expected between 10:35 13:45 - advised not to leave after 14:00
Checkpoint 3 - Cowley Peach (26.5 miles) - 7 hour cut off
Checkpoint 4 - Greenford (33.2 miles) - 8.5 hour cut off
Checkpoint 5 -Sainsbury's Tow Path (37.3 miles) - 9.5 hour cut off
Finish, Floating Boater (43 miles) - 11 hour cut off

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FAQs

Is there an age limit for the Country to Capital Ultra?

Given the physically challenging nature of an Ultra marathon, participants must be at least 18 years old.

Are vegans catered for at the Country to Capital Ultra?

Yes, the organisers will try to provide vegan snacks at every station.

Does the Country to Capital Ultra 43 have a cut-off time?

Yes, there is a cut-off time of 11 hours.

Can I have my own support crew during the Country to Capital Ultra?

Yes, you are welcome to have your own crew as long as they do not get in the way of the race and other competitors.

Is the course at the Country to Capital Ultra marked?

No, the course will not be marked but there will be lots of footpath signs and the organiser provides a map. This years event will be the first tracked and interactive race.