Wendover Woods Marathon

Timetable

• 07:30 | Race HQ and Registration opens
• 08:50 | Marathon pre-race briefing
• 09:00 | Marathon start
• 09:10 | 10K race start
• 09:15 | Junior 1K start
• 09:35 | Half Marathon race start

GPX route

The route is displayed on the map above.

Overview

The course is four laps for the marathon, two laps for the half marathon and a single loop for 10K, of an undulating route around the trails and paths within Wendover Woods. It's stunningly beautiful with some challenging sections. If the weather leading up to race-day has been inclement, then you can expect lots of mud! But, it all adds to the fun!

This is a challenging course using the trails and paths within Wendover Woods. It's a beautiful setting but keep in mind the hill at the end of each lap! 

There are two places on the course that have flint underfoot and are slippery so we ask runners to exercise caution at these points.As this is a forest trail, there are likely to be uneven surfaces, protruding tree roots and possibly low hanging branches. Please keep an eye out for these hazards whilst you are running and race with care.

If there has been a fair amount of rain prior to the race then conditions are likely to be extremely soft, wet and muddy underfoot. However, if it has been sunny in the days preceding the race, then it is likely that the track will be harder.

Map

Cut off

6.5 hours.

Please note, that for the welfare of both runners and volunteers there is a cut-off time of 6 hours for this run.

Event HQ

Wendover Woods
Upper Icknield Way
Aylesbury
Tring
Buckinghamshire
HP22 5NQ
UK

By car

From Wendover - take the B4009 towards Tring, take the right hand turn approximately one mile north of RAF Halton, signposted Wendover Woods and St Leonards. The main entrance will be found on the right. 

From the A41 - take the Wendover exit and take the B4009 towards Aston Clinton.  Take the first left towards Wendover.  After approximately half a mile take a left turn signposted Wendover Woods and St Leonards. 

By bus

Local buses will take you as far as Halton.

By train

Chiltern Line runs a regular service to Wendover from Marylebone train station.

Race HQ

Race HQ will be located at the BBQ area in Wendover Woods and will be signposted from the car park, from where you follow the main path, passing Go Ape and keeping the car park on your right.

Prizes

• Bespoke medal for all finishers
• Free photos
• Trophy with e-certficate & £5 voucher prize for 1st, 2nd & 3rd male & female winners
• E-certificate and £5 voucher prize for 1st male & female age group categories
• E-certificate and £5 voucher prize for 1st male junior & female junior
• Team prizes on offer! - First male and female team - 3 to score and must be in club kit 

This is a 10K lap through Wendover Woods which was well sign posted and easy to navigate. X1 for the 10k X2 for the 1/2 Marathon X4 for the marathon. It’s in nature and trail running with a couple of steep hills to climb. There’s not many spectators but its beautiful scenery. Cafe and toilets are tip top... the entry fees were reasonable. Richard B

Another fantastic race. Great atmosphere and brilliant support from onlookers, staff and volunteers but big thanks to volunteer Simona who ran most of the 10km route near the back of the 10km group where I was encouraging and supporting us all the way whilst collecting litter on route! Fantastic support. Sue K

Well organised event, was really nice to be able to get the children involved in the 1km race, in which they all received a medal and sweets. Great facilities on site, all staff were very supportive, really fun event, look forward to next year! Alexandra S

The course was perfectly marked, and the entire event was flawlessly managed. Highly recommended! David A

A really enjoyable, friendly course. Well signed posted. Great marshalls. Fantastic medal. Liz R

Amazing course and support, everything was top-notch. Can’t wait to race again next year! Dan P

Another fantastic race. Great atmosphere and brilliant support from onlookers, staff and volunteers but big thanks to volunteer Simona who ran most of the 10km route near the back of the 10km group where I was encouraging and supporting us all the way whilst collecting litter on route! Fantastic support. Sue K

Well organised event, was really nice to be able to get the children involved in the 1km race, in which they all received a medal and sweets. Great facilities on site, all staff were very supportive, really fun event, look forward to next year! Alexandra S

The course was perfectly marked, and the entire event was flawlessly managed. Highly recommended! David A

A really enjoyable, friendly course. Well signed posted. Great marshalls. Fantastic medal. The only gripe I have is the results are not complete. My time is not shown on the results page. I was not last. So I imagine others are missing too!! Other than that it’s a race I would look to return to. Liz R

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