Ciderthon aims to mix the elation of running with the taste of the ancestral drink, celebrating the culture of cider making and the enjoyment of drinking it.
Often the two activities are seen as mutually exclusive events, but after having such a great time at Marathon du Medoc in Bordeaux, I had to bring a piece of the fun to the UK. But with a West Country twist. Nikki, Founder of Ciderthon
The races are unfortunately not canicross friendly. However, dogs are welcome at the Ciderthon Village by start and finish line of the event!
Remember that this race is a half marathon and is 13.1 miles, ensure you prepare for the run properly. You should take your decision to run on the day sensibly. If you have not prepared sufficiently and could not comfortably run 8 miles one month beforehand, you will not manage the half marathon in safety or enjoy it, so please do not attempt to run.
It is unfair to you, your family and the event staff to risk being a medical emergency, even if you are running for charity. The cider which will be provided on the route will make the run enjoyable but will likely be a different type of running which you haven’t previously experienced. This is a fun run, not a race – the aim is to enjoy it and take your time, particularly as the alcohol can make you feel out of breath.
Culden Faw Estate
Dairy Lane
Hambleden
Henley-on-Thames
Buckinghamshire
RG9 3AS
UK
You are welcome to stay over the weekend, camping pitches are available from £25pp Friday to Sunday or £15pp for Friday-Saturday only. Toilets and shower facilities will be available overnight along with food and drink until 9pm. BBQ’s are not allowed on site however one of the planned food vendors will be a wood fired pizza oven. Dogs / animals are not permitted in the campsite.
The event minibus is £9 return ticket from central Henley near the station to Culden Faw Estate.
Henley on Thames Train Station (RG9 1FR)
Culden Faw Estate, RG9 3AS
Bus Timetable(might be updated closer to the event date)
To the event
Henley on Thames – Culden Faw Estate 9.00, 9.30, 10.00, 10.30, 11.00, 11.30
From the event
Culden Faw Estate – Henley on Thames 13.00, 13.30, 14.00, 14.30, 15.00, 15.30, 16.00, 16.30, 17.00, 17.30
There are several taxi companies operating in the local area which will be available from the start line and the train station.
There is plenty of free parking available on site. If you travel by car please ensure you have a designated driver to take you to the race. It is your responsibility to arrange your transport, do not drink and drive. Vehicle movement is prohibited from 9pm Friday - 8pm Saturday and 11am-1pm Sunday.
A unique and brilliant race. I will be back with more of my running/drinking buddies. Bradley D.
I've been running for donkeys years but this was by far my most favourite half marathon! Sara L.
The event was epic, certainly something I will be doing next year. The route and overall feel of the event were especially good. Matt S.
Fantastic event! Great atmosphere, really well organised, relaxed, welcoming and super fun! Can’t wait to do it again next year! Megan T.
11:45
£30
Age 11 & over
11:00
£47
Age 17 & over