Coombe Hill Run

Time until next race on Sunday 1st June is

 

A 6km race organised by the Vale of Aylesbury Athletic Club which includes 190m of climbing up to the monument on Coombe Hill. The main race starts at 11.00 am but shortly before, we are offering a family race starting at 10:40am, which is aimed to younger children (If under the age of 10 must run with a parent). Medals are giving out in both races for all finishers, a local team challenge and a prized trophy for the first team of four.

FOR 2013 RESULTS CLICK HERE

Last updated 11th June 2013

Coombe Hill Monument VOAAC Badge

The Course

The start will be by the Shoulder of Mutton on Pound Street in Wendover. The route heads up Ellesborough Road before joining the Ridgeway path towards Coombe Hill.

Having climbed up close to the monument, the route drops down a bridleway towards Ellesborough Golf Club and then swings back up again towards the monument. This is the killer hill locally known as ‘The Front’.

The good news is that, once you reach the monument, it is downhill from there. Firstly, across the common to pick up a path taking you down towards Wendover. Then, before reaching the bottom, climb over a style, cross a field, over another style, along Bacombe Lane for approx 200m, over another style and then across a field to the finish, which is located at the far end of the field where it meets Ellesborough Road.

Entries

Entering the race can be done in advance by either:

or or on the day, at the Shoulder of Mutton.

No refunds can be given if a runner withdraws due to injury, illness or other reasons .

Minimum age on day of entry is 13 years. Closing date for postal entries is 26th May 2014.

UK Athletics license pending.

Entries cost is £11 (affiliated), £13 (unaffiliated) in advance and an extra £2 for entries on the day.

Note that the course is not suitable for wheelchairs and, of course, everyone must compete on foot!

Refreshments are available to runners after race.

Information

Start

Fun Run: 10.40 am, Main Race: 11.00 am
Shoulder of Mutton
20 Pound Street
Wendover
Bucks HP22 6EJ

Parking

None available at the start, but plenty available in the village, including a public car park next to the library.

Changing

No changing facilities are available.

Baggage

There will be a baggage tent at the Shoulder of Mutton. Any baggage left will be at owner's risk only.

Toilets

Available at the start and at the library car park.

First Aid

Available on the route and at the start/finish area.

Fun Run

There will be a Fun Run for the under 13s but note that under 10s must run with Mum or Dad.

The Fun Run starts at 10:40am from The Shoulder of Mutton.

Entry is on the day and costs £3.00.

Age Limits

Under the race permit, the minimum age for the main race is 13 years old on the day.

If children younger than this want to run as part of a family or organised group, that's fine as long as they are accompanied by an adult who is responsible for them as they are not covered by the permit.

Sponsers

Up & Running are sponsoring the Race

Up&Running

Prizes

Male: 1st, 2nd and 3rd

Female: 1st, 2nd and 3rd