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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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2021

CHILTERN VALLEY 10KM

CHILTERN VALLEY 10KM - RACE GUIDE

SUMMARY

Parking – Free, offsite parking only - half a mile from the Chiltern Valley Winery & Brewery. https://w3w.co/triangles.composts.searches

A FREE shuttle service is provided PRE EVENT ONLY from the car park to the event venue. Only blue badge parking available onsite.

Registration – all race numbers to be collected on the day between 08:45 & 09:45

Entries on the day – IF CAPACITY ALLOWS, available at £35 in CASH ONLY.

Bag Drop – bags can be left at your own risk at the baggage area

Race Briefing – online in advance of race day

Start Time – 10:00

Course signage – fully marshalled & signed course using arrows, red & white tape and distance markers

Terrain – footpaths, woodlands & roads. 75% off road through woodlands and across fields. Short sections may be muddy if we have wet weather in the build up. Quiet country lanes.

Water Stations – ONE on the course, at 6.0Km and at the start/finish. No cups are provided, bring your own bottle/cup.

Cut off – 2 hours

Finish – medals, water, Chiltern Valley 10km pint cup and drink voucher. Massage and food available for purchase.

Prizes – 1st, 2nd & 3rd Female & Male runners in the 10km will receive prizes on the day. Age category overall winners prizes to be posted out after race day.

GETTING TO THE EVENT

The event venue is the Chiltern Valley Winery & Brewery, RG9 6JW.

In a change to previous info, we are now using our overflow parking area found here https://w3w.co/triangles.composts.searches

This parking area is half a mile from the race venue, but involves a walk up a steep hill! We're providing a free shuttle service pre-event only. The shuttles will run from 08:30 until 09:40 latest. You can walk if you wish instead.

Please plan to arrive in good time to collect your number and get ready for the start. Event car parking will be signed & marshalled at the junction of Dudley Lane & Skirmett Rd.

From the A4155 – the event is located in a very rural spot, so we recommend all runners approach from the A4155. This is the road connecting the towns of Henley on Thames & Marlow.

From the A4155 you pick up brown signs for the Chiltern Valley Winery & Brewery. Follow the Skirmett Rd for 2 miles and turn left onto Dudley Lane. The car park entrance is at the junction.

Cycling – you’ll find plenty of spaces onsite to lock up your bikes.

08:30 – Car Park Opens & Bus Shuttles Start

08:45 – Race Registration Opens

09:40 - Final Bus Shuttle from Car Park

09:45 – Race Registration Closes

10:00 – 10km Starts

10:35 – 1st 10km finishers

12:00 – Last finishers

BEFORE THE START

Registration - open between 08:45 & 09:45 and will be found in the winery barn.

Collect your race number and pins. Your race number should be visible & pinned on your front. Complete the form on the reverse of your race number only if you have a medical condition that we should be aware of.

Start Time – the 10km starts at 10:00.

Chip Timing – your timing chip is on the reverse of your race number, so your own start & finish times are taken when you cross the line.

Baggage – there is a bag drop near race registration.

Toilets – found near the car parking area.

ON THE COURSE

Race Briefing – further details about the course and final reminders will be in the briefing. This will be online only and found from May 14th.

Terrain - The course is mixed terrain and on mainly firm ground, with short sections on potentially muddy trails. We take in small local roads, woodlands and footpaths. The course is currently dry throughout and we suggest using road shoes, subject to the weather.

Flat/Hilly/Undulating? The 10km has a total elevation gain of 164m, and contains a few undulations, with a notable climb between 4.5km & 6km.

Signage – the course is well signed with yellow arrows, red & white tape and KM markers. As a multi terrain race, there will not be a marshal at every turn, look out for the signage and follow the arrows.

Headphones – we politely request that you do not use in-ear headphones for your own safety.

Water Refill Stations – ONE on course at 6.0km, ONE at the start/finish. These are self service and you will need to bring your own drinks vessel with you – no cups are provided.

Etiquette – there are some single file sections on the course, and the route is open to the general public - please be courteous . You may be in a race, but you don't have priority over others.

COURSE IN DETAIL

We have a true multi terrain 10km course for you, featuring some road, bridleways, footpaths and woodland trails.

The first 1km is the same as the last 1km, taking you along a quiet lane and a private woodland track.

At 2km you reach a wide woodland track taking you gently downhill until 4km, where you'll pick up a view of the famous Cobstone Mill (of Chitty Chitty fame amongst others).

A steep climb up to 5km precedes further woodlands at 6km, with more road, fields and woods taking you back to the 9km and the return to the brewery.

75% of your route is off-road and you have an elevation gain of 164m throughout. Currently the terrain is firm enough to use road shoes.

SPECTATOR INFO

If spectators wish to see more of the course, they must do so on foot - driving on the running route may endanger runners as the country lanes here are narrow.

Given likely timings and the nature of the running route, spectators are unlikely to get too far before needing to return. A good location to walk to would be where the route joins Dudley Lane 600m after the start, and then a short distance further along to the 9km mark for the return.

AT THE FINISH

Back at the finish line opposite the brewery you’ll see our big red Racing Line Running gantry. Cross the line and your result is automatically recorded.

You'll pick up your finishers medal, Chiltern Valley 10km pint cup, and your drink voucher. Make sure that you don't lose yours - we don't give them out twice!!

There will be water in containers for you to refill your own bottles or cups with too.

Results & Prizes – ‘live’ results will be available online courtesy of our timers, the awesome Timing Monkey.

Overall prizes will be issued at the finish line with Age Category prizes being posted out in the days after the race.

ANYTHING ELSE?

Marshals – thank you so much to our awesome event volunteers, we couldn’t do it without you.

If you would like to marshal at any future Racing Line Running events, please get in touch via andy@racinglinerunning.co.uk

MND Association – a fabulous charity, we’re delighted to be supporting the MND Association. Thank you all so much for your kind donations.

Drink Voucher - at the finish line you'll be given your free drink voucher. This is for one free drink and to be used on race day only.

You can redeem your voucher for a pint of draught beer or bottle of beer in the barn, or for a soft drink or glass of wine in the winery shop.

Special Offers - available on race day only - show your finishers medal in the winery shop and you'll get a 10% discount off any purchase. Well worth a look!

Refreshments – we are delighted to have the team from Grape & Bean looking after you. They'll have teas/coffees/cold drinks on offer, home-made flapjacks and some lovely hot food available too.

Massage – the fabulous team from Muscle & Mind will be on hand to ease those aching muscles both pre and post event. A 15 minute massage is available for just £15 – cash payment available but contactless payment preferred.

WE'LL SEE YOU ON MAY 18TH