Thank you for everyone who participated in yesterdays event. We are working through the race results and the 5k and 15k race times will be available shortly. As you are no doubt aware there was an issue with the 10k race due to a marshalling error. We apologise for the confusion caused and the impact on the 10k race results. We are currently working through the data to understand who had been affected and will let you know how things stand in due course. The Chiltern Chase Committee
The Chiltern Chase is a multi-terrain run, covering 5km, 10km or 15km. This popular course is based around the beautiful South Oxfordshire village of Ewelme. Runners enjoy picturesque bridleways and rugged trails of the Chiltern Way, accompanied by red kites overhead and occasional hare and deer. Running for over 17 years, The Chiltern Chase has raised over £100,000 for charity, and is managed by an experienced committee and supportive marshals. Refreshments are provided by Ewelme School PTA, so join us in a great day out for both runners and supporters alike.
Please note you will need to collect your timing chip from the registration desk on arrival. They will NOT be sent out in the post.
You can register and pay on the day. We accept cash or cheques. Please make cheques payable to 'Chiltern Chase'.
Please take time to read all the instructions as they are essential for everyone’s safety.
If you have any enquiries regarding the race, please email info@chilternchase.com
You need to be at least 13 years old to run the 5k and 16 years old
to run the 10k.
There will be plenty of parking available in the field “above” the Common please follow the signage and the directions given by our marshals.
For Satellite Navigation: Use Post Code OX10 6HQ (The postcode may take you outside Ewelme School. There will be blue signs to guide you to the car park from there.) From M40 - distance: 6 miles, Time: 20mins
We ask runners to kindly not park in the village. Please use only the allocated car park, there will be plenty of space and there are marshals who will assist with parking.
Travel to the Chiltern Chase is tricky via public transport. The nearest railway station is Cholsey 5 miles away and buses on a Sunday through Ewelme have faded into the mists of time (there are none!)
There will a horsebox for baggage storage during the race
There will be a pre-race warm for all runners given by a professional PT Instructor
The start times of your race are below (these times may vary slightly due to the staggered starts):
Do not be concerned about race timing as the event is chip timed, the race begins when you cross the start line and activate the timing mats.
Please listen to Marcus our Master of Ceremonies who will provide continual announcements and advice as to how to stay safe during the event.
Please note immediately after the start you will be on a public road so be alert for traffic.
We love our course (and here it is!).
It is a multi terrain route consisting of minor roads, private farm land (we have permission!), bridleways and footpaths.
All runners will be briefed by Marcus our M of C immediately prior to the race about potential hazards. This includes:
The sun can be strong at this time of year. Please take fluids on board before the race and consider wearing a cap and some high factor sun cream (we will provide some at the Start but it might be good to bring your own as well). Water will be available at the finish.
Running shoes and socks, shorts, T-shirt/vest, sunscreen and pins. Plus a positive attitude and a smile!
After crossing the finish line please keep moving to the finish area. There will be a number of us armed with cutters to remove timing chip from shoe, number or wherever you have fixed. Please seek us out when crossing the finishing line.
From there you can collect your wooden sustainable race medalwhich will be placed on a table by the pavilion for each runner to collect themselves.
Once you have collected your medal, please vacate the area.
There will be a basket of honey goodies kindly donated by one of our sponsors Rowse for the male and female winners of the 5K, 10K and 15K races.
We also have 12 sports nutrition runner-up award vouchers at £25 each for the second fastest male and female for each race kindly donated by Herbalife Nutrition.
Please listen for your name to be announced by Marcus after you have crossed the finish line.
There will be a presentation for all winners/runners up in each category
Provisional results will be available on the day and in due course they will be posted to our website within 48 hours. .
We regret that there are no changing facilities but we have great toilets (of the portable kind). Possessions may be left in the baggage horse box strictly at your own risk. We will keep an eye on them for you, but cannot guarantee their safety. Please present your race number to drop and collect baggage items. Toilets are positioned adjacent to the registration marquee. They will get busy just before the run starts so please be patient!
First Aid facilities will be available at the event. Please ensure any important medical information is detailed on the back of your race number.
We are proud to be plastic free again this year! Runners are encouraged to bring their own bottles. Water will be available in recyclable cups and/or for your own drinking bottle at the start and finish and at positions around the courses mentioned above.
After prize giving there will be a cheque presentation of £7,892 to last year main charity - South Central Ambulance First Responders.
We welcome feedback after the event – good or bad! Please send your comments to info@chilternchase.com. Also, please also contact us if you'd like to help next year.
The course is safe, albeit hilly, however in the event of a deluge or snow, prior to or during the event, things could get a little slippery on some of the off-road sections.
Please take extra care on the off-road sections and be mindful of other runners.
We regret that we cannot offer refunds if the race is cancelled due to extreme conditions as we will have already incurred all our running costs. As we organise the race to support local and national charities we ask for your understanding and support.
The likelihood of the race being cancelled due to extreme conditions in June is about as likely as a smooth Brexit but you never know.
The Chiltern Chase 5k, 10k and 15k race has been approved as a Race that will be held under UK Athletics Rules for Competition and in accordance with the Licence Requirements. Licence Number 2019-36253
A selection of post race “pick me ups” including toffee, coffee and lemon drizzle cake as well as flapjack and shortbread will be available at the pavilion next to the Finish line on the day.
If you want something more substantial and to celebrate with ale or wine the Shepherds Hut in the village and Gary our landlord will welcome you. They have a full Sunday roast selection and more and a very nice elevated garden!
Should you have any further questions before the day, please email info@chilternchase.com. On the day of the event, visit our registration desk located at the entrance to Cow Common from the car park.
Thanks again and enjoy!!
2019 Chiltern Chase Committee