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Coombe Hill Run Time until next race on Sunday 5th June 2011 is
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Well done to everyone who completed the race! For results click here. For photos click here. A 6km race organised by the Vale of Aylesbury Athletic Club which includes 190m of climbing up to the monument on Coombe Hill. Erected in 1904 in memory of the men from Bucks who died in the Boer War, the monument stands on the summit of Coombe Hill at 260m. |
2009 Charity Cheque Presentation |
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On behalf of VOAAC, Anuradha Cooray gives Mark Dewey a cheque for one thousand pounds. The charity, Chilterns MS centre, is a drop in centre for people with multiple sclerosis where they are encouraged to seek help and to help themselves. More information at www.chilternsmscentre.org |
Course Description
Some slight changes have been made to the start and finish locations to improve safety. 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’s all 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
In advance either by downloading and completing the Entry form or on-line via Runner’s World or Timeoutdoors.com
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. UK Athletics license to be confirmed. Minimum age on day of entry is 13 years. Closing date for postal entries is 30th May 2010.
Race numbers will be posted on Wednesday 2nd June 2010.
Entries cost is £8 (affiliated), £10 (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!
Free half pint of ale (or soft drink) and food to all finishers.
Information
| Start | 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. |
Race photos provided by Film41 www.film41.co.uk
The main charity we are promoting this year is the Chilterns MS Centre which is based nearby in Halton.
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.
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.
Men: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, First Vet 40, Vet 50, Vet 60, U20, U17
Ladies: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, First Vet 35, Vet 45, Vet 55, U20, U17
First non affiliated Wendover resident, male and female
First Men’s team (of 4), First Ladies team (of 4)
First Wendover team (of 4)
