• Ultramarathon
  • 81 km
  • Goring-on-Thames
  • Event weekend starts
  • Entry from £115
  • Past event

Chiltern Wonderland 50 Ultramarathon

This race edition

Race date
Date not confirmed for this distance
Race timezone
Timezone not confirmed
Edition status
Status not confirmed

Entry options

2026 edition

Entry options are not yet confirmed for this edition. Check the organiser before making plans.

Modelled energy-cost change 5.0% versus flat · net elevation 5 m · true cost £245

Decision summary

Chiltern Wonderland 50 Ultramarathon at a glance

Route ascent
1,699 m

Lower than 63% of comparable mapped races

Cut-off average pace
9:38/km

13:00:00 total limit divided by distance. Check gun/chip timing and intermediate limits; allow time for stops.

Entry fee
£115

Lower than 51% of comparable known fees

Evidence depth
40 verified facts

Stored GPS route

Quick answers

What runners ask first

Chiltern Wonderland 50 Ultramarathon route map

raceindex.org has a GPS course file for Chiltern Wonderland 50 Ultramarathon, so runners can inspect the route line on the map. Elevation charts and ascent figures appear only when that file includes usable elevation data.

How hilly is the Chiltern Wonderland 50 Ultramarathon?

The Chiltern Wonderland 50 Ultramarathon route has 1,699 m of ascent, 1,694 m of descent and an estimated 5.0% grade-adjusted pace penalty versus a flat route.

Where does the Chiltern Wonderland 50 Ultramarathon route go?

The Chiltern Wonderland 50 Ultramarathon route starts at Goring Village Hall, High Street, Goring-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, RG8 9AG and finishes at Goring Village Hall, High Street, Goring-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, RG8 9AG. Underfoot, expect 80% trail, 20% road. It passes Thames Path National Trail, Whitchurch, Chiltern Way, Mapledurham and Stonor Deer Park.

What should runners know on race day for the Chiltern Wonderland 50 Ultramarathon?

Finish line bags may be deposited at registration labelled with name and bib number. 5. False.

Race character

Scenery

  • Countryside
  • Riverside
  • Forest
  • Historic
  • Parkland

Atmosphere

  • Community
  • Scenic Tour

Terrain

  • Trail
  • Mixed
Elevation character
Hilly
Technicality
Moderate
Net elevation
0 m

Entry, logistics and records

Records and field

Men's course record
6:18:15 (Joseph Turner)
Women's course record
7:13:19 (Julia Davis)
Field size
250
Field cap
250

Entry requirements

Entry status
Past event: The listed edition date has passed.
Cut-off
13 hours
Prior experience
completed a marathon-distance race within its cut-off time between 1 Jan 2021 and race day

Race day logistics

Aid stations
5
Pacers
No
Bag drop
Finish line bags may be deposited at registration labelled with name and bib number
Post-race village
Hot food and drink available at the finish, including vegetarian and vegan options, free to all runners
Medal
Yes

Access and course status

Start
Goring Village Hall, High Street, Goring-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, RG8 9AG
Finish
Goring Village Hall, High Street, Goring-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, RG8 9AG
Measured course
Yes

Course facts

Course type
Loop
Surface
80% trail, 20% road
Laps
1
Landmarks
Thames Path National Trail, Whitchurch, Chiltern Way, Mapledurham, Stonor Deer Park, Turville, Cobstone Windmill, Christmas Common, Watlington Hill, Ridgeway, Grim's Ditch
Notable features
  • 5600 feet (1700m) of climb and 5600 feet of descent
  • 5 well stocked aid stations
  • full UK Athletics permit granted through the TRA

How hilly is the Chiltern Wonderland 50 Ultramarathon?

12%18%39%18%13%
  • Steep descent 12%
  • Descent 18%
  • Flat 39%
  • Climb 18%
  • Steep climb 13%
Total ascent
1,699 m
Net elevation
+5 m
GAP factor
5.0%
Longest climb
740 m at 10.6%
Gradient mix and ascent are derived from the course geometry under our published normalisation, not taken from organiser marketing.

What does it really cost to run?

Estimated cost to the start line from National Average
Entry fee£115
Travel (modelled)£40
Accommodation (modelled)£90
Estimated total£245
Entry fee is a sourced fact. Travel and accommodation are modelled estimates for a typical runner from this region, not quoted prices.

More race details

Is the Chiltern Wonderland 50 Ultramarathon flat?

Its normalised GAP factor is 5.0% slower than a flat course, with about 1699 m of total ascent.

How much does the Chiltern Wonderland 50 Ultramarathon cost?

The adult entry fee is £115, and the estimated true cost to the start line is about £245 including modelled travel and accommodation.