What time do the races & hiking challenges start?
11:00 5km Trail Race & Hiking Challenge
10:30 11km Trail Race & Hiking Challenge
10:00 21km Trail Race
All races start from the festival village. Please assemble in the start area, ready to run, 20mins before your race is due to start.
What are the hiking challenges all about?
Running alongside the trail races, and setting off at the same time & place, this year we are introducing two hiking challenges. These are fully marked, fully supported routes, with refreshment stations on the way around, and finishers medals, which start and finish at the festival site. You'll hike either 5km or 11km around The Chiltern Hills, before returning to the festival site to enjoy all the entertainment and inspiration it has to offer.
What is the distance and elevation of each race?
There are three trail race options and two hiking challenge options to choose from. You can choose from these trail races or hiking challenges:
5km Trail Race (80m elevation gain)
11km Trail Race (120m elevation gain)
21km Trail Race (360m elevation gain)
5km Hiking Challenge (80m elevation gain)
11km Hiking Challenge (120m elevation gain)
Do I need experience to enter?
We advise having some experience in running or hiking, and a level of fitness ability that would allow you to complete the distance. That being said, if this is your first time running this distance then we'd recommend giving it a go!
When do the races and hiking challenges take place?
All the trail races and hiking challenges take place on the morning of Saturday 10th September.
11:00 5km Trail Race & Hiking Challenge
10:30 11km Trail Race & Hiking Challenge
10:00 21km Trail Race
Are the events capped in numbers?
Early booking is highly recommended because capacity on each event is limited. Each trail race and hiking challenge has a maximum capacity for the safety & enjoyment of those taking part. You can expect a big atmosphere and plenty of friendly runners and hikers!
What is the terrain like?
The terrain in The Chilterns Hills varies from light trails on a mixture of fields, footpaths and bridleways. Some of the footpaths and bridleways become more technical in places, so trail shoes or hiking shoes with good tread is essential.
What is the kit list?
We'd recommend bringing the following to be fully prepared for all weather:
Short or long sleeve base layer top
Shorts or tights
Trail running shoes or hiking boots– must have suitable tread
Waterproof jacket with taped seams
Waterproof trousers with taped seams
Spare Long Sleeved Base Layer Top
Hat or buff
Whistle
Mobile Phone (fully charged)
First aid kit with a minimum of - wound bandage, 4 x adhesive plasters, 4 x safety pins, antiseptic wipes/cream, and any personal medication you require.
A water reservoir/flask with a minimum capacity of 1 litre
A reusable cup/mug (Please note you will need to bring your own cup to the aid stations)
Nutrition/Food for the duration of the race or challenge
Suitable running race Vest, Race Pack/ Backpack
Is there a bag drop?
You'll be able to leave anything you don't want to take with you at the festival site at our secure bag storage area.
Are the routes marked?
The routes will be fully marked and fully supported by our professional race & safety team.
Are there facilities at the end of the race/event?
Yes! There will be plenty of clean toilets and hot showers at the festival site. Once you've finished your trail race, we encourage you to make use of the shower facilities & changing space so you can enjoy the rest of the festival to the max!