Trail Days - Wendover, Chiltern Hills
Event details
Welcome to Trail Days - A brand new event type for 2023.
Trail Days are a way for everyone to get involved and connect with the Runaway Adventures community.
Our second event is hosted from Wendover Memorial Hall in the Chilterns. There will be a selection of activities on offer, including:
1. Wendover Time Trial
2. 15km social group run
3. Run your own route (using one of our pre-tested runs)
4. Pre/post run chill-out zone - Refreshments served all day
Scroll down for information! 😊
Wendover Time Trial
£10 per person
Group Trail Run
£10 per person
Refreshments only
£3 per person
Key Information
Itinerary
What's On
Time Trial
Take on our new Wendover timed challenge - A 9.6km loop down the canal and into the woods. Scroll down for more details.
Group Run
There will be 15km social run starting at 1045 along a scenic circular loop. Scroll down for more details on route and pacing.
Run a Route
Come down and complete your training run from our base. Below we have shared three fantastic routes that you can choose from.
Refreshments
Join us pre or post run for refreshments, including freshly brewed coffee and homemade cakes. Partners, family and non-runners all welcome.
Time Trial Info
Distance: 9.6km | Elevation: 178m+
A short and varied route to test both your speed and hill climbing.
The first 3.5km provides a fast start following the Grand Union Canal from the memorial hall to Halton.
Runners then climb into the woods and have two hills to tackle between 4-7km.
The final 2.6km offers a gentle descent back into town and back to the hall.
IMPORTANT: We will not be marking this route ourselves - Part of the challenge is to successfully navigate the route.Please use the resources below to help you.
Group Run Info
Distance: 15km | Elevation: 375m+
The group run will leave Wendover Memorial Hall at 1045. Our route takes runners into Wendover Woods and out along The Ridgeway.
The route is challenging in places with a few hills to climb, however please don't be put off - Our guide will go at a social pace with several stoppages allow everyone to stick together.
We will aim to complete the route in 1h45.
Run a Route
Come run one of our routes below and join us pre/post run for coffee, cake and a chat.
Long
A classic loop to Hastoe and Swan Bottom via The Ridgeway.
18.2km / 417m+
Download GPX View on OS Maps
Event base
Our event base is at Wendover Memorial Hall in the centre of Wendover.
The hall is ours between 1000-1400 and we will be serving hot and cold drinks and a selecion of cakes and other sweet treats.
The hall has toilets and we will be happy to look after any belongings whilst you are out running.
Parking Info
There are 15-20 spaces directly at the Memorial Hall.
If the car park is full when you arrive, please park on the road out front.
Train Travel
A regular train service operates between London Marylebone and Wendover, with an average journey time of 40-50 mins.
Please check timetables and plan your journey accordingly. We will provide recommendeded train times prior to the event so runners can travel together.
Our Races
Friendly and challenging trail running races, set in the beautiful English countryside.
