Runaway Racing

Race details

Next edition - 8th December 2024

An end of season trail running championship event at Wendover Woods for our top finishers throughout the year

The 2024 edition of the Chiltern Hills Invitational will take place on Sunday 8th December 2024 at Wendover Woods.

The race will be open to all athletes who finish in the top 8 positions at Runaway Racing event in 2024.

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10K Trail

£18/£16 (UKA Affiliated)

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Key Information

Date
Sunday 8th December 2024
Start Time
11:00
Event base
Wendover Woods
Distance / Elevation
10km / 295m+
Max Runners
120
Navigation
Arrow markers and orange ribbons
Terrain
Trail
Nearist station
Wendover
Price
£18/£16 (UKA affiliated)
Minimum Age
16
License
TRA Permit No.TBC - Race held under UKA rules.

Qualified Runners

The list updates after each Runaway Racing event.

Name

Qualifier

Hannah Asquith
Hughenden 10K, 8th
Anna Broughton
Tewinbury 10K, 4th
Carl Dalkin
Tewinbury 10K, 4th
Mark Dawson
Tewinbury 10K, 7th
Aurore Flaceliere
Tewinbury 10K, 6th
Joshua Frewin
Hughenden 10K, 6th
Claire Goldfinch
Tewinbury 10K, 3rd
Archie Halward
Tewinbury 10K, 3rd & Hughenden 10K, 5th
Sam Hazelton
Tewinbury 10K, 6th
Lynda Hembury
Tewinbury 10K, 2nd
Richard Henderson
Hughenden 10K, 3rd
Darryn Hillson
Tewinbury 10K, 2nd
Olivia Howe
Hughenden 10K, 3rd
Andri Johnston
Tewinbury 10K, 7th
David Kunzman
Tewinbury 10K, 5th
Adam Leavesley
Hughenden 10K, 4th
Natasha Mansell Eyre
Hughenden 10K, 1st
Charlie May
Hughenden 10K, 7th
Sarah Needleman
Hughenden 10K, 2nd
Fred Newton
Hughenden 10K, 8th
Liz O'Keeffe
Hughenden 10K, 4th
Ben Pease
Hughenden 10K, 2nd
Harry Pettingell
Hughenden 10K, 1st
Emma Phillips
Hughenden 10K, 7th
Emma Raymen
Tewinbury 10K, 8th
Craig Rose
Tewinbury 10K, 8th
Sarah Simms
Hughenden 10K, 5th
Sam Smout
Tewinbury 10K, 1st
Kristine Sumarokova
Tewinbury 10K, 5th
Ruth Townend
Tewinbury 10K, 1st
Becky Wilde
Hughenden 10K, 6th

Route Map

Event Downloads

Last updated - April 2024 - New route added

Info document
A downloadable PDF with all key race information.
GPX File
A raw GPX track of the route.
OS Maps
Route trace via Ordnance survey maps, subscription required to view OS map layer.
Garmin
Route via Garmin Connect.
Google Maps
Interactive route viewable using the Google Maps app
Printable Map
An A4 map of the route to print at home.

Route Description

Our race follows a testing trail route around Wendover Woods - Expect some tough climbs and long descents.

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Race Navigation
Event base

Event base

The event is hosted at Wendover Woods (Forestry England).

Wendover Woods, Upper Icknield Way, Aston Clinton, Aylesbury, HP22 5NQ

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Entry details

Registration is £18 (or £16 to affiliated runners). Runners must be aged 16 years or older.

  • Entry to the 10K competition race
  • Event permitted by the TRA/UKA
  • Chip timing with live results
  • Marked/marshalled route
  • Bag drop

Entry details

Event FAQs

We've answered some common questions below. Please contact us if you have any further queries.

How do I qualify for this race?

You will automatically qualify for this event by finishing top 8 in any Runaway Racing event in 2024.You may also apply to take part if you have finished within the top 5 of any trail event taking place within the Chilterns area.

I'm worried about getting lost?

The route will be marked throughout with our signage, along with marshals at all the key turning points.

How can I attend this event without a car?

Wendover Train Station is the closest station. It is around 2.5km from the station to the start of the run.

What footwear should I wear at this race?

The route will be muddy, trail running shoes are essential.

What prizes are awarded at this event?

There will be an overall trophy for the first male and female along with awards for 2nd, 3rd and age category winners.

Withdrawal options

By entering our race, you agree to the following withdrawal policy. This policy applies to all runners with the exception of women of cannot compete due to pregnancy.

Withdrawal date
Credits issued
More than 4 weeks before race day
90%

Credits can be used on future race entries, any time during the following 2 years.

Withdrawal requests must be completed online via our manage booking functionality.

Manage Booking
Event withdrawal

Event partners

Ugoku Projects
Mountain Fuel
She Races
Trail Running Association
Runaway Racing Trig Point Illustration

Our trail running races

Greensand Country 50K 50km - 26th May 2024
Chiltern Ridge Half Marathon 21.2km - 16th June 2024
Dunstable Downs Half Marathon 21.2km - 14th July 2024
Suffolk Coastal Path 50K 50km - 14th September 2024
North Chilterns 50K 50km - 13th October 2024
Chiltern Hills Invitational 10km - 8th December 2024
Tewinbury Trail 10K 10km - Spring 2025 (TBC)
Chiltern Ridge Ultra 50K 50km - 5th April 2025
Hughenden Trail 10K 10K - Spring 2025 (TBC)
Chiltern Hills 100K 100K - 26th April 2025

Past results & photos

Not sure which race to choose, check out our past event results and photos.

Results & photos