Sat 27 Sep 2025 Henley-on-Thames, Buckinghamshire, UK

Chiltern 50 Ultra Challenge | Full 50km

The full distance option of the Chiltern 50 Challenge from basecamp in Henley on a loop via Greys Court, the Ridgeway, Shakespeare's Way, The Chilterns and Hambleden Village.

Charity places
  • Sat 27 Sep 2025
Henley Showground, Henley-on-Thames

Full 50km

07:00

Age 18 & over

£139

  • 50 km trail running + 920 m ascent

Event overview

If you're keen to take on a proper challenge, shape up, re-energise and support an important cause, this ultra will help you go further than ever before - whether you walk, jog or run your way to the finish line.

You'll be supported all the way from the moment you sign up with an event app, online guides, forums and training walks. On the challenge there are safe venues, camping options, fully signed routes, chip timing, marquee rest stops, fantastic food and drink and expert safety, medical and welfare teams to get you over the finish line where you'll receive a huge cheer, medal, glass of fizz, t-shirt, massage, BBQ and more!

Challenge options

  • 50km Henley Basecamp Loop

    Starting at the base camp in Henley (you can camp on Friday before the Challenge, and on Saturday afterwards) set out Saturday morning for a continuous 50km challenge – finishing back in Henley. Youl’ll get full support all the way – and there are 3 rest stops en route.

  • 25km Henley Loop

    Take on the 25km looped route starting and finishing at the Henley base camp taking in the best of the scenery. With free parking and overnight camping options.

  • The Chiltern 10K

    A beautiful 10km looped route from the basecamp at Henley Showground. The route explores public footpaths and wonderful woodlands within the Culden Faw estate. You’ll be rewarded with a medal, glass of fizz and discounted hot meal to celebrate your achievements.

This event is part of Chiltern 50 Ultra Challenge.

Event details

  • Event village
  • Newcomers

Location

  • Bag storage
  • Bag transfer
  • Bar
  • BBQ
  • Cafe
  • Camping
  • Free parking
  • Music
  • Rural
  • Showers
  • Toilets
  • Urban

Route

  • Check points
  • Distance markers
  • First aid
  • Food stations
  • Marshals
  • Mass start
  • Sweeper
  • Toilets
  • Undulating
  • Water stations
  • Way markers

What's included

  • Event app
  • Goody bag
  • GPS tracking
  • Map
  • Massage
  • Medal
  • Pre-event training sessions
  • Training plan
  • T-shirt

Charity places

These charities have places in the event. To secure your place, select a charity and complete the form to ask a question or get signed up.

All charity places
Health and Medical

Epilepsy Society

Transforming the lives of people with epilepsy through world-leading research, advocacy and care.

  • Fundraising support
  • Fundraising materials
  • Dedicated contact

Sign up
£30

Fundraise
£375

Animals

Cats Protection

For a world where every cat is treated with kindness and an understanding of its needs.

  • Fundraising support
  • Fundraising materials
  • Dedicated contact

Sign up
£30

Fundraise
£375

Mental health

Mind

The mental health charity.

  • Fundraising support
  • Fundraising materials
  • Dedicated contact

Sign up
£20

Fundraise
£375

All charity places

Entries

  • Age 18 & over
  • Entries open
  • Charity entries open
  • Charity places
  • Enter online
  • Event merch available
  • Series discount