Coombe Hill Run

Time until next race on Sunday 6th June 2010 is

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A race over a distance of 6km with 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.

The Coombe Hill Run has been run for many years but this year's race is the first to be organised by the Vale of Aylesbury Athletic Club.

Free half pint of ale (or soft drink) and food to all finishers.

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 for approx 200m 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. 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 this year is in a new location at the far end of the field where it meets Ellesborough Road.

Exclusions

The course is not suitable for wheelchairs and, of course, everyone must compete on foot!

Marshals

Many thanks to RAF Halton who will be providing marshals for this year's race.

Entries

In advance

Either by downloading and completing the Entry form or on-line via Runner’s World here.

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 20090660. Minimum age on day of entry is 13 years. Closing date for postal entries is 30th May 2009.

Race numbers will be posted in the week before the race.

Entries cost is £8 (affiliated), £10 (unaffiliated) in advance and an extra £2 for entries on the day.

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.

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.

Prizes

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)

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.