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£28 - £68
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Join this amazing trail weekender and complete a 52k ultra, 50 mile ultra or half marathon race. With incredible race support and views of the River Thames, run from Mapledurham House along the river on footpaths and quiet country roads. Come for the vibrant event village and finisher's medal.
50 Mile Ultra, 52k Ultra and Half Marathon
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Sat, 18 May 2024 - Sun, 19 May 2024
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Mapledurham, United Kingdom
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Where and when
Location
Mapledurham, Reading RG4 7TR, UK
Start times
Saturday, 18 May 2024
50 Mile Ultra:
6:00 am Sunday, 19 May 2024
52k Ultra:
8:00 am | Half Marathon:
10:00 am Event summary
Here are the distances available for Run The Goring Gap
52k Ultra
52km
£58 - £60
50 Mile Ultra
50mi
£68
Half Marathon
13.1mi
£28 - £30
Route information
Join this vibrant event based in the picturesque village of Mapledurham, just outside of Reading. Offering two incredible 52k and 50-mile ultra running experiences, plus a half marathon and 5-miler, this trail weekender is perfect for runners of all abilities!
Starting and finishing in the dedicated event village on the banks of the River Thames complete with free parking, weekend camping, catering and a bar, the routes are circular and require no navigation skills. Route support will be on hand throughout. The terrain is predominantly public footpath, but also consists of quiet lanes and village roads.
50 Mile Ultra
The 50-mile ultra begins in Mapledurham, heading through Whitchurch-on-Thames and continuing to Goring, where there will be a support point. Following the river closely, runners will push on to South Stoke and Little Stoke, before crossing the river into Winterbrook and Wallingford. After that, the course heads towards Shillingford and continues into Dorchester. The route loops back at Clifton Hampden, taking runners through Little Wittenham and back towards Wallingford.
The route then heads along the opposite river bank, threading through Moulsford and Streatley, crossing the water again into Goring. At Whitchurch-on-Thames, the route turns into Pangbourne for the final stretch into Reading, where participants will loop back to finish at Mapledurham.
52k Ultra
The 52k ultra route begins in Mapledurham, heading through Whitchurch-on-Thames and continuing to Goring, where there will be a support point. Following the river closely, runners will push on to South Stoke and Little Stoke, before crossing the river into Winterbrook, where they will head along the opposite river bank.
The course threads through Moulsford and Streatley and then crosses the water again into Goring. At Whitchurch-on-Thames, the route turns into Pangbourne for the final stretch into Reading, where participants will loop back to finish at Mapledurham.
Half Marathon Run
Starting in Mapledurham, runners will head into the surrounding countryside towards Whitchurch-on-Thames, where they will cross the River Thames into Pangbourne. From Pangbourne, the route hugs the river bank, continuing through Purley on Thames and into Reading. Just past Rivermead Park, the route loops back over the river for the finishing stretch to Mapledurham.
What's included
- Finisher's medal
- Chip-timed results
- Event village
- Free parking
- Weekend camping available at an additional cost
- Catering and bar
- Marshalled route
- Support stations along the routes stocked with snacks, water and refreshments
- Medical support
How to get there
Mapledurham, Reading RG4 7TR, UK
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The event venue is rural and not accessible by public transport. To reach it from Reading, take the A4074.
Parking
Parking is available at the venue and is no more than 100m from the start and finish area.
Event day logistics
Saturday
06:00 50 Mile Ultra staggered start
19:00 50 Mile Ultra cut-off time
Sunday
08:00 52k Ultra staggered start
10:00 Half Marathon staggered start
TBC 5 Miler starts
17:00 52k Ultra cut-off time
Start lists and times will be published on the website around 10 days before race day.
Race Packs
Your race pack with a copy of the event guide and your race number will arrive a few days before the event.
Please ensure you fill in the medical details on the reverse of your race number. The number is chipped and will record your start/finish time.
Aid Stations
50 Mile support stations will be along the route every 6 miles, supplying 500ml of bottled water, wrapped cake, energy products, gels, bars and isotonic mix.
52k support stations will be located at Mile 5, Mile 10, Mile 14.2, Mile 19, Mile 21, Mile 26.
Support stations 1 & 2 for the ultras will be available to half marathon runners at miles 5 and 10 to top up their water supply.
Medics will be located at Goring Village Hall (miles 14 and 26), Moulsford Village Hall (mile 21) and at the race village.
Kit
The following kit is compulsory:
- Baselayer
- Water supply in a handheld bottle, waist belt or hydration pack
- Waterproof jacket with sealed seams
- Mobile phone with spare battery or portable charger
The following kit is recommended:
- Sunglasses
- Buff/cap
- Lightweight gloves
- Gaiters
- Plastic bag for wet clothes and rubbish
- Electrolyte drink
- A mix of fuel - energy bars/chews and sweets
- OS map
- Waterproof map case
- GPS device
- Sunscreen
- Whistle
- Insect spray
- Blister plasters
- Antiseptic cream
- Foil blanket
- Tissues
Pre-Run Recce
It is strongly recommended that you check out the route in advance, using the downloadable GPX files available. If you are not able to do so, please study the route map to make sure you fully understand it.
FAQs
How will I know which way to go for Run The Goring Gap?
The route will be marked with arrows, signs and yellow paint but it is important to maintain concentration throughout. Hard copies of the route map will be provided for each section. Marshals will be posted along key points in the route, and GPX files are also available if you would like to use a handheld GPS device.
How fast do I need to run for Run The Goring Gap?
For the ultra distances, pace will be anything between around 4 hours, a little over 7 minutes per mile, and 8.5 hours, or around 17 minutes per mile. There are cut-off times in place, but they are generous.
What is the terrain like for Run The Goring Gap?
The route is a mixture of trails, public footpaths, bridleways and quiet lanes. It is mostly flat, but there are a couple of challenging hills. Importantly, it is not a closed-road route, so there may be motor vehicles or farm traffic on some of the roads.
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