Race details

Pre-race Instructions

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.

Do your homework – make sure you are aware of and understand the pre-race briefing information offered by your event.

Come ready to run - minimise your interaction with race staff, volunteers and participants by being as self-sufficient as possible.

Under no circumstances swap your number or give your place to another participant

Be respectful to volunteers and participants.

Carefully consider your travel plans. Walk or cycle if possible.

Be mindful of your surroundings and impact on other participants, volunteers and the public etc. Do not run with or carry children in the race.

If you have any enquiries regarding the race, please email info@chilternchase.com

Age requirements

You need to be at least 13 years old to run the 5k and 16 years old to run the 10k.

Arrival at the event

There will be plenty of parking available in the field “above” the Common please follow the signage and the directions given by our marshals.

Directions

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

Exit M40 Junction 6

Head towards Watlington on the B4009

Carry on Straight into Watlington until you reach T Junction

Turn right heading towards Benson. Stay on this road

Drive through Village of Britwell Salome (+/- 1 Mile)

Continue on B4009 (1.5 Miles)

Road makes a sharp right hand drive past 1st junction on LHS signposted Ewelme(0.2 Miles). Take next left to Ewelme (+/- 1/2 mile)

Follow this road into Ewelme. At junction go straight across over small bridge and bear left through RAF Benson. (+/- 1 mile)

Road bends to left, follow up the hill and take the next left signposted Ewelme (+/= 1 mile)

Take quick left again and follow road down and up dip until car park on RHS (+/- 1mile)

PLEASE DRIVE SLOWLY ALONG THIS ROAD – VERY NARROW

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!)

Bag Drop Off

There will a horsebox for baggage storage during the race

Warm Up

There will be a pre-race warm for all runners given by a professional PT Instructor

Race start

The start times of your race are below (these times may vary slightly due to the staggered starts):

• 15K – 09.50am for 10.00am start
• 5K – 09.55am for 10.05am start
• 10K – 10.00am for 10.10am start

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.

Runner Information

All runners will be briefed by Marcus our M of C immediately prior to the race about potential hazards. This includes:

the need to keep to the signposted routes

taking special care when crossing roads, the marshals are on the course to direct you and will not to stop the traffic

being considerate to other runners when going at narrow sections

overtaking. If you need to pass a runner, wait for the appropriate opportunity where there is space and overtake as quickly as possible. The runner who is being passed should slow down to help facilitate the overtake.

ensuring you consume sufficient water. There are 3 water stations on the course.

not using mobile phones or music players whilst you run. PLEASE OBSERVE THIS RULE for your personal safety. Part of the route is on shared roads. Marshalls will stop any runners who might be seen wearing any earphones/headphones.

General Route Safety and Marshalling

The route is partly cross country hence it is possible that some slips and trips may occur however the Organising Committee will endeavour to ensure that as far as reasonable practicable significant hazards will be either be removed or marked accordingly.

All significant route changes points will have at least one marshal to supplement signage.

All marshals will be fully briefed prior to taking up their stations by Dave our infamous Marshal Coordinator. They have been instructed to bring a mobile phone and will have the number of the First Aid providers and Race Director Mike. All marshals and organisers will be provided with, and be wearing yellow hi-vis bibs for visibility.

Marshals will be provided with a leaflet detailing; the route, their position on it, their duties and emergency contact numbers.

Route marshals will remain at their station until stood down by the “sweeper”.

If you have any difficulties during the run please contact a marshal.

Race Number and timing chip

Please make sure the number is visible on the front of your vest during the run.

Please attach timing chap from race pack to shoe or race number. We will remove this in the Finish area after the race. Keep eyes peeled for yellow bibbed bods with wire cutters.

Be sun smart

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.

Final checklist

Running shoes and socks, shorts, T-shirt/vest, sunscreen and pins. Plus a positive attitude and a smile!

Race Finish & Results

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. .

Facilities

Toilet and Changing Facilities

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

First Aid facilities will be available at the event. Please ensure any important medical information is detailed on the back of your race number.

Water

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.

Miscellaneous

After prize giving there will be a cheque presentation of £7,892 to last year main charity - South Central Ambulance First Responders.

Feedback

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.

Condition of the course and race cancellation

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.

Licence Number

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

Refreshments

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