Runaway Racing

Race details

Next edition - 10th December 2023

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

Featuring the top runners from our events over the last two years we are excited to kick off our first invitational event on December 10th.

The race is hosted from Great Missenden on an undulating 10K trail route.

OPEN ENTRY - The final 20 spaces are available to everyone! If you want to take on our invited runners, sign-up below.

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10K Trail (Open entry)

£18/£16 (UKA Affiliated)

 

Key Information

Date
Sunday 10th December 2023
Start Time
12:15 (men), 12:18 (women)
Event base
Great Missenden Memorial Centre
Distance / Elevation
9.75km / 120m+
Max Runners
100
Navigation
Arrow markers and orange ribbons
Terrain
Trail
Nearist station
Great Missenden
Price
£18/£16 (UKA affiliated)
Minimum Age
16
License
TRA Permit No.5989 - Race held under UKA rules.

Latest Updates

Route confirmed
27th November

The final route has now been confirmed and all resources on this page are up-to-date. We recommend you watch our route preview video below for a sneak peak of what to expect.

For an overview of all the event info please see our info document, click the image below to enlarge.

Route confirmed

Image Highlights

A selection of photos from our 2023 events featuring some of our invited runners.

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Event Downloads

Last updated - 27th Nov - Preview Video

GPX File
A raw GPX track of the route.
OS Maps
Route trace via Ordnance survey maps, subscription required to view OS map layer.
Garmin
Route via Garmin Connect.
Google Maps
Interactive route viewable using the Google Maps app
Printable Map
An A4 map of the route to print at home.
Info document
A downloadable PDF with all key race information.

Route Description

Our race follows a trail route around Abbey Park and surrounding woodland to the east of Great Missenden.

The first half of the route is flat, but on quite uneven grassland that will prove challenging at speed.The second half is undulating with a couple of steady climbs.

Videos

Route Map

Entrants List

The entrant list updates once every 24 hours.

Name

Club

Claire Allen
none
Shaun Appleton
none
Rebecca Ash
Tring Running Club
Michelle Attridge
Handy Cross
Maxine Betteridge-Moes
none
Franck Bitard
none
Sinead Bradbeer
none
Michael Butler
none
Alice Canty
none
Simon Cook
Olney Runners
Matthew Cowan-Dickie
none
Jason Cuddy
Runaway Racing
Chris Dowling
Gade Valley Harriers
William Etchell
none
Thomas Evans
Off Track Running
Jahn Firth
Runaway Racing
Sean FLYNN
harlow running and tri club
Ruth Forbes
Bad Boy Running Club
Tina Golubeva
3900453
Peter Gould
London Heathside
Darryl Hanstein
Runaway Racing
Lynda Hembury
Tring RC
Martin Higgins
Royal Air Force
Louisa Hopper
Dacorum AC
Ricky Jeffrey
Tring running club
Jessica Johnson
Runhead AC
Kate Kelland
none
William Kelly
none
Stephanie Laurence
Bure valley harriers
Louise Letman
Newbury AC
Matthew Lock
Witney Roadrunners
Hazel MacLean
none
Kendra Marsh
New levels Run Club
Mark McCormick
none
Ben Meakin
none
Tim Mills
Runaway Racing
Avril Monmont
none
Anna Mortenson
Cambridge and Coleridge
Sarah Overington
Springfield Striders
Michelle Pank
none
Aisling Patterson
Harpenden Arrows
Chris Peters
Runaway Racing
Molly Quinn
Marlow Striders
Paul Ridgley
Thame runners
Madeline Rolfe
none
Craig Rose
Thame Runners
Ed Scott
Crystal Palace Fun Runners
Jane Elizabeth SMITH
Buckingham & Stowe
Adam Smith
none
Andy Springford
none
Nicholas Stallman
Tring Running Club
Kristine Sumarokova
none
Abigail Topley
none
Suzanne Turner
none
Matthew Wade
Tring RC

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Race Navigation
Event base

Event base

The event is hosted at Great Missenden Memorial Hall.

Great Missenden Memorial Hall, Link Rd, Great Missenden HP16 9AE

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Entry details

Registration is £18 (or £16 to affiliated runners). Runners must be aged 16 years or older.

  • Entry to the 10K competition race
  • Event permitted by the TRA/UKA
  • Chip timing with live results
  • Marked/marshalled route
  • Bag drop

Entry details

Event FAQs

We've answered some common questions below. Please contact us if you have any further queries.

How do I qualify for this race?

See the top of the page for entry criteria.

I'm worried about getting lost?

The route will be marked throughout with our signage, along with marshals at all the key turning points.

Are there changing facilities available?

Yes, there are areas within the Memorial Hall that you can use for changing.

How can I attend this event without a car?

Great Missenden station is a 5-min walk from the start/finish.

What footwear should I wear at this race?

The route will be muddy, trail running shoes are essential.

What prizes are awarded at this event?

There will be an overall trophy for the first male and female along with awards for 2nd, 3rd and age category winners.

Withdrawal options

By entering our race, you agree to the following withdrawal policy. This policy applies to all runners with the exception of women of cannot compete due to pregnancy.

Withdrawal date
Credits issued
More than 4 weeks before race day
90%

Credits can be used on future race entries, any time during the following 2 years.

Withdrawal requests must be completed online via our manage booking functionality.

Manage Booking
Event withdrawal

Event partners

Ugoku Projects
Mountain Fuel
She Races
Trail Running Association
Runaway Racing Trig Point Illustration

Our trail running races

Chiltern Hills Invitational 9.75km -10th December 2023
Tewinbury 10K 10km -7th April 2024
Hughenden Trail 10K 10K -13th April 2024
Chiltern Ridge Ultra 50K 50km -27th April 2024
Greensand Country 50K 50km -26th May 2024
Chiltern Ridge Half Marathon 21.2km -16th June 2024
Dunstable Downs Half Marathon 21.2km -14th July 2024
Suffolk Coastal Path 50K 50km -14th September 2024
North Chilterns 50K 50km -13th October 2024
Chiltern Hills 100K 100K -5th April 2025

Past results & photos

Not sure which race to choose, check out our past event results and photos.

Results & photos