Humanity Direct Amersham Ultra 2020 - Ultramarathon in Amersham, UK

Humanity Direct Amersham Ultra routes

This race is for a fantastic cause, with previous years having raised up to £8,000 for Humanity Direct, a charity which helps children in developing countries get the medical care they vitally need. As such, your £58 race fee is a donation to a great cause.

This course will take you throughout the picturesque Chiltern Hills and through some of its most notable valleys - Misbourne and Chess.

The ultra is split into three races: walkers, runners, and elite runners. Each race starts at a different time, with elite runners targeting a time below 6 hours.

The route itself will consist of 4 checkpoints, doubling up as aid stations. Checkpoints will consist of refreshments and food, as well as health checks. Details of these can be found below:

Start - Checkpoint 1: 11.6KM
Checkpoint 1 - Checkpoint 2: 6.9KM
Checkpoint 2 - Checkpoint 3: 14KM
Checkpoint 3 - Checkpoint 4: 7.2KM
Checkpoint 4 - Finish: 7.2KM

The route is clearly marked throughout and there will be on course marshals, however you will still need consult your map.

Event Details

What’s Included

Official event photographs
Marked and marshalled course
Free tech t-shirt
Unique finisher's medal
Refreshment stations
Medical team on-site
Hot drinks upon finish
Prizes for race winners

Raceday Logistics

Schedule:

0700 - Registration opens
0730 - Walkers brief
0800 - Start of the walk
0830 - Runners brief
0900 - Runners begin
0930 - Elite runners brief
1000 - Elite runners start
1400 - Refreshments
1600 - Prize-giving ceremony

All participants must register before the start of the race. Please ensure you arrive at least 45 minutes before the scheduled race start time to allow plenty time to complete the registration process.

Kit List

Compulsory:

- Running shoes or walking boots
- Sufficient running clothing
- A full charged mobile phone, on loud mode
- At least 500ml water

Recommended:

- Waterproof clothing
- Thermals
- Beanie hat
- Whistle
- Backpack/ultra vest

Spectators

This is a fantastic event for spectators, who can create a great race atmopshere for the competitors.

Humanity Direct recommend that spectators base themselves at one of the four checkpoints. With the best spot being the quintessential Chiltern village of Chalfont St Giles.

Volunteers

If anyone is interested in volunteering at this event, then please get in touch at: [email protected]

Frequently Asked Questions

Will there be a medical team on-site?

Paramedics will be provided incase of any injuries during the event. Please let the Event Organisers know of any underlying medical problems before the race date.

Is there a time limit?

Checkpoints will remain open until the runner or walkers arrival. However, if you are late for two checkpoints then you will be pulled out of the race.

What happens if I got lost?

Emergency contact numbers for the race organisers will be provided on the maps handed out at registration. This is why it is crucial to have a fully charged mobile phone.

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Meet the organizer

Too many children suffer or die from a lack of medical care simply because their families can't afford the treatment they need. We want to change that by enabling donors to directly fund life saving and life changing operations for children in developing countries.

Humanity Direct Amersham Ultra reviews (4)

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Rowan M
Did the Amersham Ultra - Elite Runners (Under 6 hours) in 2020
Lovely friendly race. Very well-organised and the course was really well marked. Not too muddy given the terrible conditions everywhere else! Would be a great first ultra or just a great day out as it's good value and easy to get to the start. And all for a fantastic cause.
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Susan M
Did the Amersham Ultra - Elite Runners (Under 6 hours) in 2020
Really enjoyed the day. Beautiful route, lots of fun in the mud, hardly any road sections. Great organisation by XNRG. Thoroughly recommend.
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Mark R 1 review
Did the Amersham Ultra - Runners in 2019
A brilliant, yet challenging, day out in the Chilterns. Heartily recommended for 'ultra' beginners.
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Rod M 1 review
Did the Amersham Ultra - Runners in 2019
All in all a good event. This is a highly runnable course, even when conditions underfoot aren't ideal (as was.the case this year). The only real complaint I have is the difference between the actual route and the information provided beforehand (on internet and maps provided on the day), as there were a couple of deviations that had a real mental impact as I had run the course during training. It should also be noted that the course is about 48.5km, not 50k as advertised.