Half Marathon
Sat 19 Jul 2025 Henley-on-Thames, Buckinghamshire, UK

The Ciderthon

Run Miles. Drink cider. A half marathon where you sample different ciders along the way. Set amidst the beautiful Thames Valley where fitness and fun go together. It's a party from start to finish.

  • Sat 19 Jul 2025
Culden Faw Estate, Henley-on-Thames

Half Marathon

11:00

Age 17 & over

£47

  • 13.1 miles multi terrain running

Event overview

Ciderthon aims to mix the elation of running with the taste of the ancestral drink, celebrating the culture of cider making and the enjoyment of drinking it.

Often the two activities are seen as mutually exclusive events, but after having such a great time at Marathon du Medoc in Bordeaux, I had to bring a piece of the fun to the UK. But with a West Country twist. Nikki, Founder of Ciderthon

runners

This event is part of The Ciderthon Half Marathon & 5K.

Event video

  • All fitness levels
  • Dogs allowed
  • Event village
  • Fancy dress
  • Newcomers

Timetable

Friday

  • 09:00 | Event Setup
  • 14:00 | Event Village Opens
  • 14:00 | Tent Pitching
  • 18:30 | Bar Opens
  • 20:00 | Live Music set
  • 21:30 | Open Air Cinema 
  • 23:30 | Show Ends

Saturday

  • 07:00 | Breakfast Time
  • 09:00 | Morning Yoga  
  • 09:00 | Morning Shuttle Starts
  • 09:30 | Registrations Opens
  • 10:00 | DJ
  • 11:00 | Half Marathon Starts
  • 11:45 | 5K Starts
  • 15:00 | Live Band
  • 16:00 | Afternoon Shuttle Starts
  • 17:00 | Big Chilled Out BBQ Night
  • 20:00 | Event Closed

Sunday

  • 09:00 | Breakfast
  • 11:00 | Campsite Closed
cider

Dogs

The races are unfortunately not canicross friendly. However, dogs are welcome at the Ciderthon Village by start and finish line of the event!

Fitness level

Remember that this race is a half marathon and is 13.1 miles, ensure you prepare for the run properly. You should take your decision to run on the day sensibly. If you have not prepared sufficiently and could not comfortably run 8 miles one month beforehand, you will not manage the half marathon in safety or enjoy it, so please do not attempt to run. 

It is unfair to you, your family and the event staff to risk being a medical emergency, even if you are running for charity. The cider which will be provided on the route will make the run enjoyable but will likely be a different type of running which you haven’t previously experienced. This is a fun run, not a race – the aim is to enjoy it and take your time, particularly as the alcohol can make you feel out of breath.

  • Bag storage
  • Bar
  • BBQ
  • Cafe
  • Camping
  • Free parking
  • Music
  • Park
  • Showers
  • Toilets

Event HQ

Culden Faw Estate
Dairy Lane
Hambleden
Henley-on-Thames
Buckinghamshire
RG9 3AS
UK

Camping

You are welcome to stay over the weekend, camping pitches are available from £25pp Friday to Sunday or £15pp for Friday-Saturday only. Toilets and shower facilities will be available overnight along with food and drink until 9pm. BBQ’s are not allowed on site however one of the planned food vendors will be a wood fired pizza oven. Dogs / animals are not permitted in the campsite.

Minibus from central Henley

The event minibus is £9 return ticket from central Henley near the station to Culden Faw Estate.

Pick up point

Henley on Thames Train Station (RG9 1FR)

Drop off point

Culden Faw Estate, RG9 3AS

Bus Timetable(might be updated closer to the event date)

Bus timetable

To the event

Henley on Thames – Culden Faw Estate 9.00, 9.30, 10.00, 10.30, 11.00, 11.30

From the event

Culden Faw Estate – Henley on Thames 13.00, 13.30, 14.00, 14.30, 15.00, 15.30, 16.00, 16.30, 17.00, 17.30

Taxis

There are several taxi companies operating in the local area which will be available from the start line and the train station.

Parking

There is plenty of free parking available on site. If you travel by car please ensure you have a designated driver to take you to the race. It is your responsibility to arrange your transport, do not drink and drive. Vehicle movement is prohibited from 9pm Friday - 8pm Saturday and 11am-1pm Sunday.

  • Entertainment
  • First aid
  • Marshals
  • Out and back
  • Toilets
  • Traffic free
  • Water stations
  • Way markers

First aid

First aid posts will be located at several intervals around the course and there will be a medical tent in the Runners Village. 

Toilets

There will be toilets located around the route There will also be toilets in Ciderthon Village at the start and finish.

  • Chip timing
  • Medal
  • Race photo

Photos

There will be photographers on the day around the course and at the start and finish line. Photos taken will be available a few days after the event via the website.

Included

  • Finisher medal
  • Multiple cider tasters, and a finisher’s pint
  • Buff
  • Collapsible cup
  • Chip timing
  • Open air cinema powered by ShowPlanr
  • Live music
  • Big chilled out BBQ night
  • Free access to Ciderthon Village

  • Age 17 & over
  • Entries open
  • Enter online

Group discount

10% off for 5 tickets.

Entry fees

Entry fee

£47.00

A unique and brilliant race. I will be back with more of my running/drinking buddies. Bradley D.

I've been running for donkeys years but this was by far my most favourite half marathon! Sara L.

The event was epic, certainly something I will be doing next year. The route and overall feel of the event were especially good. Matt S.

Fantastic event! Great atmosphere, really well organised, relaxed, welcoming and super fun! Can’t wait to do it again next year! Megan T.

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5K

11:45

Age 11 & over

£30

  • 5 km multi terrain running