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EVENT FULL - ALL ENTRIES NOW CLOSED & WE ARE NO LONGER ADDING TO OUR WAITING LIST.

The Mortimer 10km has a new look for 2021, with a new multi terrain course and new organisers. As always though, the race will start & finish on Mortimer Fairground, and we have a canicross entry option for those wishing to run the 10km with their dog(s).

PLEASE NOTE - to safely manage the event in accordance with Covid requirements, there will now be no walking event or 1km fun run.

Our new 10km course takes in the beautiful local woodlands, using footpaths and bridleways. The course is undulating and uneven in places, therefore not suitable for pushchairs/buggies or wheelchairs.

Beautiful multi terrain course - see the video below for our new two lap course
Canicross 10km with separate start. Start times confirmed by April 3rd
Race Instructions emailed out & found HERE from March 25th
Minimum age - 16 for 10km
Free downloadable race photos
Online entries close on April 3rd or when capacity is reached
Staggered starts, social distancing and more Covid safe measures will be in place. Check out our Covid FAQ's & Measures.
Fundraising for the Ollie Young Foundation

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RACE INSTRUCTIONS

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2021

CHILTERN VALLEY 10KM

RACE BRIEFING

Welcome to the Chiltern Valley 10km, a new event part of our Ales & Trails series from breweries.

Please make sure that you have read the race instructions on the event website. It is assumed that you have read and understood this brief prior to attending the event.

Event Day Timetable –

08:30 - Car park opens & shuttle bus starts

Registration Opens

09:40 - Final shuttle bus leaves

09:45 - Registration Closes

10:00 – 10km event starts

Registration -

All race numbers are to be collected on the day – no race packs are being posted out in advance. Your race number has a timing chip on the reverse, so please don’t bend or fold them.

The start line is just across the road from the race registration area.

The course -

We have a beautiful 10km route for you and around 75-80% is off road. It is suitable for either road or off-road shoes.

We start on a grass track opposite the brewery before reaching road after 600m. You'll continue along a country lane until 1.5km before picking up a woodland track with a gentle downhill to 4km.

At 4.5km you'll see the famous Cobstone Mill - don't worry, you're not running up to that today! However, you turn left and head uphill towards Turville Court.

Following the on course water refill station at 6km, you'll use a woodland trail, some road and tracks to reach the 9km mark. From here, retrace the first KM back to the finish.

Parts of the course are a little uneven underfoot and there are tree roots throughout the woodland areas. The ground is very firm.

There are a couple of stretches along local roads – keep left unless told otherwise and listen for marshals instructions. You do not have priority over cars, stop if you have to.

Water refill station -

There is one water refill station on the course, at 6km. This is self service – a reminder again – there are no cups provided. You should plan to carry your own fluid around the course if you feel you're likely to need it; use the refill station as a top up.

Safety -

The course is likely to be uneven underfoot at times, look after yourselves and others. Along the road sections of the course, please keep tight to the left hand side at all points & listen out for marshals instructions. You do not have priority on the public paths or on the roads, be courteous and be safe.

Signage -

The course is signed with yellow arrows as well as red and white tape tied to trees/bushes. Each kilometre point will be marked. If you do not see any signage, go back to where you last saw an arrow. Pay attention!

Finish -

As you cross the finish line your result will be live online via the event website.

On finishing, you'll receive your finishers medal, Chiltern Valley 10km cup and drink voucher. Water containers are ready for you to fill your own bottles. Remember – no cups are provided.

Cross the road from the finish line to get to the brewery, and you can redeem your voucher; it can be used once, and on event day only.

Hot & Cold drinks are available to buy, along with hot food and some snacks.

Massage is available in the barn for £15 for 15 mins.

Prizes will be given out at the finish line, with age category prizes being posted out afterwards.

Thank You -

Firstly, thank you to the Chiltern Valley Winery & Brewery, the Hambleden Estate & Kimble Farm. Thank you to our race timer, Timing Monkey, Muscle & Mind, our medics from Beyond First Aid, Grape & Bean, and our sponsors Stillman Insurance.

Most of all though, and please show your appreciation when you see them, thank you to our race day volunteers and our race photographers.

WE'LL SEE YOU ON SUNDAY MAY 18TH