Runaway Racing

Trail running races & ultra marathons

Welcome to the trails.

Runaway Racing has been organising trail running events since 2017, including four annual ultra marathons such as the popular Chiltern Ridge 50K.

We focus on creating friendly and exciting races on challenging trail routes around the UK.

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Proudly partnered with

Trail Running Association
Precision Fuel & Hydration
UTMB Index Races
National Trust
Ugoku Projects
She Races
Athletic Brewing
Chiltern Society
Greensand Country
Chilterns Neuro Centre
Beds & Cambs 4×4 Response
Lowland Rescue (Bucks/Herts/Suffolk)
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Our Trail Running Races

Ranging from 10K to 100K ultra marathons, all our races take place on the trails in the beautiful English countryside.

Tewinbury Trail 10K

Undulating Fast Fun

A trail 10K at the delightful Tewinbury Farm & Hotel just north of Welwyn in Hertfordshire.

Date & Time
7th April 2024, 11:00
Distance
10km (180m+)
Location
Welywn
Price
£22/20
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Hughenden Trail 10K

National Trust Chiltern Hills

Our popular 10K route around the National Trust's Hughenden Manor estate near High Wycombe.

Date & Time
13th April 2024, 10:00
Distance
10K (195m+)
Location
High Wycombe
Price
£22/20
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Chiltern Ridge Ultra 50K

National Trust The Ridgeway Point-to-Point

An iconic ultra in the Chilterns, traversing the stunning ridgeline trails between Ivinghoe Beacon and Whiteleaf Hill.

Date & Time
27th April 2024, 09:00
Distance
50km (980m+)
Location
Berkhamsted to Wendover
Price
£68/66
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Greensand Country 50K

Shuttleworth Undulating Loop

A stunning single loop 50K ultra marathon around the Greensand Country trails in Bedfordshire.

Date & Time
26th May 2024, 09:00
Distance
50km (430m+)
Location
Bedfordshire
Price
£62/60
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Chiltern Ridge Half Marathon

National Trust Chiltern Society Hilly

An epic half marathon along The Ridgeway National Trail in Buckinghamshire.

Date & Time
16th June 2024, 10:30
Distance
21.2km (526m+)
Location
Wendover
Price
£32/30
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Dunstable Downs Half Marathon

National Trust Hilly

A trail half marathon with stunning views at National Trust's Dunstable Downs estate.

Date & Time
14th July 2024, 10:30
Distance
21.2km (450m+)
Location
Bedfordshire
Price
£32/30
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Suffolk Coastal Path 50K

Point-to-Point Flat

Run the stunning Suffolk Coastal Path from Lowestoft to Aldeburgh.

Date & Time
14th September 2024, 08:30
Distance
50km (120m+)
Location
Lowestoft to Aldeburgh
Price
£62/60
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North Chilterns 50K

Chiltern Hills Pegdson Hills

Come and discover the magical North Chiltern trails in stunning autumnal conditions.

Date & Time
13th October 2024, 09:00
Distance
50km (798m+)
Location
Luton
Price
£62/60
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Chiltern Hills Invitational

VIP Christmas Party Chilterns

An end of season invite-only 10K trail running race in Great Missenden.

Date & Time
8th December 2024, 1200
Distance
10km (120m+)
Location
Great Missenden
Price
£18/16
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Chiltern Hills 100K

100K National Trust The Ridgeway

A 100K ultra marathon along the best and most loved trails within the Chiltern Hills.

Date & Time
26th April 2025, 06:00
Distance
100K (1800m+)
Location
Chesham, Buckinghamshire
Price
£120
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Superb information before we got there. The people at the aid stations were incredible well done to all involved. Brilliant event 👍

Nick

Suffolk Coastal Path 50K, 2023

Loved this race! Amazingly organised and the course is beautiful! My first half marathon race and I could not recommend it enough!"

Hannah

Chiltern Ridge Half, 2023

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