Chiltern Ridge Ultra Trail

Race details

The Chiltern Ridge is an iconic 50km ultra marathon set in the heart of the Chiltern Hills.

The 5th edition of the Chiltern Ridge Ultra Trail 50km will provisionally take place on Saturday 6th May 2023 at 9am.

Set in the heart of the Chiltern Hills, our single loop course takes runners on a stunning journey along The Ridgeway, Chiltern Way and Ashridge Estate.

The course offers a variety of terrain, combining forest running, ridgeline views and picturesque countryside.

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Key Information

Date

6th May 2023 (TBC)

Start Time

9am

Event base

Fuzzy's Farm, Pouchen End Ln, HP1 2SN

Distance / Elevation

50.2km / 835m+

Runners

200

Cut off

8.5 hours

Navigation

Arrow markers and orange ribbons

Terrain

Trail

UTMB Qualfier

Yes

Price

TBC

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Latest Updates

Thank you!

7th May 2022

Congratulations to everyone who took part in the Chiltern Ridge. Please click here to view the 2022 results.

Route Map

Route Description

The course is a single loop with a short connecting section to get to/from the event base.

Runners complete the route in an anti-clockwise direction.

Start > Great Gaddesden > Studham > Whipsnade (CP1) > Dunstable Downs > Dagnall (CP2) > Ivinghoe Beacon > Albury (CP3) > Ashridge Estate > Frithsden (CP4) > Great Gaddesden > Finish

CP 1 - Whipsnade

15.2km

CP 2 - Dagnall

24.5km

CP 3 - Aldbury

36km

CP 4 - Frithsden

43.4km

Event resources

Last updated - 7th March 2022

GPX File

OS Maps

Garmin

Google Maps

Printable map

Essential info doc (PDF)

Route Fly-through video

Race briefing video

Route Navigation

This race will be fully marked, with our orange arrow markers and ribbons.

Additionally, marshals are positioned on the route, in locations we deem difficult to manoeuvre yourself.

We do ask all runners to carry a digital version of the route, either on a watch or phone, just in case you find yourself off course.

Aid stations

All three checkpoints will act as both timing points and feed stations. These will contain the following items:

Water
Coke
Mountain fuel electrolyte drink (pre-mixed, raw flavour)
Mountain fuel energy gels (lime or orange)
Selection of crisps and sweets
Tribe energy bars
Fresh fruit (banana, orange)

Event base

Our event base, held at Fuzzy’s Farm in Hertfordshire is designed for runners and spectators to enjoy both pre and post race.

Hot drinks will be on offer throughout the day, along with delicious food and local beer.

Car parking is available on site, along with toilets and a bag drop facility for runners.

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Required gear

All runners will be required to carry the following items for the entirety of the run:

Mobile phone (emergency number saved)
Route map on watch/phone or paper map (provided)
Windproof or light jacket
Refillable water/hydration system (0.5L min)
Cash or bank card

Entry details

Registration is £67 (or £65 to affiliated runners), runners must be aged 20 years or older.

Entry to the 50KM race
Event permitted by the TRA
Car parking at the event base
Finishers medal
Chip timing with live results
Four on-route aid stations
Course wide medical support
Bag drop at the event base

T-Shirts are available to purchase on our store.

Withdrawal options

By entering our race, you agree to the following withdrawal policy. This policy applies to all runners and no exceptions can be made.

Withdrawal date (racing)

Refund %

More than 12 weeks before race day

75%

6-12 weeks before race day

50%

4-6 weeks before race day

25%

Less than four weeks to race day

To make a withdrawal request, please follow the button below and fill in the form.

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It was so well organised both in the weeks building up to it and on the day, and the course was so well marked you couldn’t possibly go wrong out there.