Chiltern Challenge 2019 CHALLENGE. Factsheet. organised by

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1 Chiltern 2019 CHALLENGE Factsheet organised by

2 NEW FOR 2019! This fantastic 100km circular route will showcase the best of the Chilterns and surrounding areas. You ll walk, jog, or run along three of the South s most iconic trails the Ridgeway, Icknield Way and Chiltern Way starting and finishing in Henley-on-Thames. You will venture through nature reserves, under forests, along ancient footpaths and of course up some of the Chiltern s famed hills - it is a route with a huge amount if variety and varied landscapes which will amaze you. As an individual or as a team it s a great way to do get fit, set a new goal, and to fundraise for a charity that s special for you if you want to. We ll be with you every step of the way - from kit advice, optional training walks, to moral support and great hospitality on the day. Push yourself further in you ll be amazed at what you can achieve! General Key Key Stats Start 1st Quarter Full : 100km + 2day/1,800m climb 00 Major Rest Stop Minor Rest Stop KM Markers 1st Half 2nd Half Full 100km 1st Half : 50km/1,000m climb 2nd Half : 50km/800m climb 1st Quarter : 25km/400m climb 50 Princes Risborough Great Missenden Route Direction Campsite Highlights 27 Lewknor 40 Bledlow Ridge River Thames Greys Court West Wycombe Ridgeway St James Church Bix Ruins Red Kites Whiteleaf Cross 15 Swyncombe Hughenden Manor West Wycombe Village Marlow Marlow Bridge Henley Hambleden Village The support and friendliness of the staff and volunteers everywhere has been amazing - obviously all rest stops and walking through the finish line. Also the night-time route signage with the glow sticks was AMAZING!! I love the level of support from everyone. There s a great atmosphere and that s part of why I love doing these challenges. My friend now loves them too! 1

3 Chiltern 2019 Distance options Full 100km Henley loop Sat 27 July 7-10am 100km / ~1800m climb REST STOPS & MEALS: 9 Stops Late breakfast/lunch at 25km Lunch/dinner at 50km Dinner/breakfast at 80km Dinner/breakfast/lunch at 100km Full 100km-2 Day (stop overnight) Henley loop D1 - Sat 27 July 7-10am D2 - Sun 28 July 6am 100km / ~1800m climb REST STOPS & MEALS: 9 Stops Late breakfast/lunch at 25km Lunch/dinner at 50km Sunday Lunch at 80km Sunday lunch/dinner at 100km First Half Second Half First Quarter Henley > Princes Risborough Sat 27 July 7-10am 50km / ~1000m climb REST STOPS & MEALS: 4 Stops Late breakfast/lunch at 25km Lunch/dinner at 50km Princes Risborough > Henley Sun 28 July 6am OR join a 100km friend between Sat 27 July 5pm Sun 28 July 6am 50km / ~800m climb REST STOPS & MEALS: 4 Stops Lunch/dinner at 80km (30km in) Lunch/dinner at 100km (50km) Henley > Lewknor Sat 27 July 7-10am 25km / ~400m climb REST STOPS & MEALS: 2 Stops Lunch at finish 25km *All additional options are available to book online once you ve signed up to the. 2

4 Chiltern 2019 Our Support An Ultra is all about pushing yourself further and setting your own goals. We lay on the best support services and hospitality all the way to the finish line - to give you the best chance of achieving them. Whichever distance you choose you will receive the same full support: Before the Dedicated App to help you prepare Manual & Event Guides Training Walks & Runs Kit & equipment lists - discounts & advice Preparation videos & pre-event briefing Online forums - meet fellow rs During the Rest stops every ~12.5km covered with seating, toilets & rest areas FREE - food & drinks catering to all dietary requirements First aid support at stops & en route Fully signed route & online maps Chip-timing keeping track of you Trek Masters to help guide you Group departures during the night Baggage transfer service Emergency support & route pick ups Shuttles for retirees to take you forward Bookable transfers before and after your Medal, T shirt & glass of fizz at the finish! Optional Extras Baggage All baggage services are paid for in cash on the morning of the - you do not need to pre-book online. Transfers to your finish... Full rs Half rs... 5 Quarter rs... 5 Included for runners Transfers to half way & finish... Full rs only Included for runners. Camping Available to 2 Day rs mid- & 2nd Half rs pre- starting on Sunday - includes: Full Camping Package - includes: x1 2-person tent & x1 roll mat per person x1 Breakfast (next day) per person x1 Baggage transfer to finish or storage per person Single share - 59 Twin share - 85 Pitch Only Package - includes: Pitch-only - bring own tent x1 Breakfast (next day) per person x1 Baggage transfer to finish or storage Single share - 30/night Twin share - 50/night Transport You must pre-book all additional transport options with an * in advance, once you ve registered onto the challenge. Parking Henley - 5pm FRI until 10pm SUN... 5* Princes Risborough - 6am SAT - 9am SUN... 5* Full rs Parking at Henley... 5* Pick up/drop off parking Shuttles for all retirees to finish from 3rd rest stop 1st Half rs Parking at Henley... 5* Pick up/drop off parking Before: Transfer Princes Risborough to Henley... 20* Shuttles to Princes Risborough station after Shuttles for all retirees to finish from 3rd rest stop After: Transfer back to Henley... 20* 2nd Half rs Parking at Princes Risborough... 5* Pick up/ drop off parking Before: Transfer Henley to Princes Risborough... 20* Shuttles for all retirees to finish After: Transfer back to Princes Risborough after... 20* 1st Quarter rs Parking at Henley... 5* Pick up/drop off parking Shuttles to Lewknor station after After: Transfer back to Henley after... 20* 3

5 Chiltern 2019 Route & Rest Stops STAGE 1 REST STOP LEG KM 1: START: Henley Showground. 15 2: MID POINT: Swyncombe. this site unless in an emergency 12 TOTAL KM CUT OFF TIMES FOOD/CATERING FREE SHUTTLES 0 Free tea / coffee, biscuits, energy drink, & water. Breakfast vendor :06 Variety of free snacks, tea / coffee, energy drink, & water. N/A SUPPORTER PARKING Y STAGE 2 3: REST STOP: Lewknor. 13 4: MID POINT: Bledlow Ridge. this site unless in an emergency :20 Picnic lunch incl. for all - snacks, teas, coffee, water & energy drinks. You can pre-purchase meals for your spectators here :26 Variety of free snacks, tea, coffee, energy drink. N/A Y STAGE 3 5: REST STOP: Princes Risborough. 12 6: MID POINT: Great Missenden. this site unless in an emergency st Half rs: Sunday 03:00 2 Day rs: Sunday 06:00 62 Sunday 08:00 Hot meal + tea, coffee, energy drink, water & free snacks. You can pre-purchase meals for your spectators here. Variety of free snacks, tea, coffee, water, energy drink. TBC STAGE 4 7: REST STOP: West Wycombe. 13 8: MID POINT: Marlow. this site unless in an emergency Sunday 12:05 87 Sunday 17:14 Hot meal + tea, coffee, energy drink, water & free snacks. You can pre-purchase meals for your spectators here. Variety of free snacks, tea, coffee, energy drink & water. TBC 9: FINISH: Henley Showground. 100 Sunday 21:36 Hot meal provided for finishers & tea / coffee. Spectators may pre-purchase a meal here. Y STAGE 1: 25km STAGE 2: 25km STAGE 3: 30km STAGE 4: 20km 250m 200m 150m 100m 50m 0m 0km 10km 20km 30km 40km 50km 60km 70km 80km 90km 100km Henley Showground 0km Swyncombe. 15km Lewknor 27km Bledlow Ridge. 40km Princes Risborough 50km Great Missenden 62km West Wycombe 74km Marlow 87km Henley Showground 100km 4

6 Chiltern 2019 Funding & Cost options Option 1 Charity Sponsorship Pay a low registration fee & do lots of fundraising for a chosen charity. The charity covers your event place cost. Option 2 Mixed Funding For those who wish to pay more of the cost themselves, and fundraise a bit less. Option 3 Self Funding You pay full event place cost when you register. No fundraising required, but you can if you wish to! An ideal option if you feel you can raise lots of money for your chosen charity. FULL CHALLENGE: 15 Reg Fee online + at least 595 HALF CHALLENGE: 10 Reg Fee online + at least 395 QUARTER CHALLENGE: 5 Reg Fee online + at least % OFF Reg Fee if for a Charity Partner below: Alzheimer s Society Breast Cancer Now British Heart Foundation Cancer Research UK CLIC Sargent Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity Help for Heroes Macmillan Cancer Support Make A Wish Pancreatic Cancer Action Note: At least 50% of the Min Sponsorship target should be with your Charity by 6 weeks prior to the. At this time your Charity will pay a Fee for your place to the Organiser (similar to the Self Funding cost). Failure to meet the 50% target may result in cancellation by your charity. The remaining 50% should be with your Charity 4 weeks after the. An ideal option if you feel you can raise lots of money for your chosen charity. FULL CHALLENGE: 99 Reg Fee online + at least 299 HALF CHALLENGE: Reg Fee online + at least 199 QUARTER CHALLENGE: Reg Fee online + at least % OFF Reg Fee if for a Charity Partner below: Alzheimer s Society Breast Cancer Now British Heart Foundation Cancer Research UK CLIC Sargent Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity Help for Heroes Macmillan Cancer Support Make A Wish Pancreatic Cancer Action Note: At least 50% of the Min Sponsorship target should be with your Charity by 6 weeks prior to the. At this time your Charity will pay a Fee for your place (equates to half the Self Fund cost). Failure to meet the 50% target may result in cancellation by your charity. The remaining 50% fundraising should be with your Charity 4 weeks after the. For those wanting to do it for themselves. You can still do a bit of fundrasing on the side! FULL CHALLENGE: 198 HALF CHALLENGE: 129 QUARTER CHALLENGE: 79 Note: See cancellation policy - as conditions apply 5