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Next edition - 19th July 2025

Join us for a scenic race through the beautiful grounds of the National Trust's Hughenden Manor and the surrounding woodlands.

Winding through the Hughenden Valley, the route features awesome woodland trails, and a few challenging hills to keep things interesting.

Hughenden Valley 10K - Looking for something shorter, we are organising a 10K race too with a new 9am start time. Click here for more info

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General Entry

£32 (£30 UKA Affiliated)

Entries close: 17/07/25 22:00

There's just 8 days until this race, get your entry in soon!

Runners Guide
A downloadable PDF with all key race information.
 

Key Information

Race info
Date
Saturday 19th July 2025
Start Time
09:00
Start/Finish
Hughenden Manor, HP14 4LA
Distance
21.1km / 450m+
Navigation
Arrow markers and orange ribbons
Terrain
Trail
Public Transport
High Wycombe Train Station - 25 minute walk
Price
£32 (£30 UKA Affiliated)
Minimum Age
17
Dogs permitted
No
License
TRA License No. 7445
Race held under UKA rules.

You will find Precision Fuel & Hydration products at all our aid stations. Check out their planner to tune up your race nutrition.

Launch Planner

Image Highlights

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Route Map

Event Downloads

Last updated - June 2025

Runners Guide
A downloadable PDF with all key race information.
GPX File
A raw GPX track of the route.
Route via Ordnance Survey maps

Route Description

Set in the beautiful countryside surrounding Hughenden Manor, this 10K course follows a mixture of woodland and rural trails.

There are no major road crossings to worry about so you can focus on enjoying the race and tackling the ups and downs.

Some sections will be wet and muddy and trail shoes are essential.

Aid stations
Aid station 1
6.8km
Aid station 2
12.2km
Aid station 3
16.8km

Previous editions

Hughenden Half Marathon 2022
Hughenden Half Marathon 2023 - Spring
Hughenden Half Marathon 2023 - Autumn

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Race Navigation
Race checkpoints

Aid stations

You will pass aid at 6.8km, 12.2km & 16.8km. The following items will be available at this location:

  • Water
  • Coke
  • Precision Fuel & Hydration - PF 30 Gels
  • Jelly babies
Event base

Event base

Our event base is situated at Hughenden Manor. A National Trust property and previously the home of Benjamin Disraeli, a former British Prime Minister.

There is car parking, toilets and a cafe all available on site.

The start/finish area can be found on the park grounds close to the church.

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Entry details

Registration is £32 (or £30 to UKA affiliated runners), runners must be aged 17 years or older.

  • Entry to the race
  • Event permitted by the TRA
  • Finishers souvenir
  • Chip timing with live results
  • Medical support
  • Bag drop
  • Free parking & entry to Hughenden Manor

Entry details

Event FAQs

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

How difficult is this race?

The race takes place over hilly terrain and this represents the main challenge.

We encourage runners to adopt a hike/run approach if necessary, particularly as the majority of climbs are followed by flat or downhill sections.

Where can toilets be found at this event?

There are fixed toilet facilities onsite at Hughenden Manor.

How can I attend this event without a car?

High Wycombe train station is a 25 minute walk from our event base and is served by regular trains to/from London.

What footwear should I wear at this race?

Please wear trail running shoes for this race. The footpaths are generally good quality and should be realtively dry but there are always section of mud in the forest all year road.

What prizes are awarded at this event?

There are awards for the top three male and female finishers overall, along with age category awards for FV40, MV40, FV50, MV50, FV60, MV60, FV70, MV70.

How do I follow the route using my phone or watch?

Most GPS watches allow you to upload a GPX file of the route for you to follow whilst running. Typically this is done by loading the GPX file into the app (i.e Garmin Connect), and then syncing your phone/watch together.

If you don't have a GPS watch we would recommend using OS Maps (£20/year) or Strava Premium (£48/year).

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.

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Event withdrawal

A really great event. Well organised, brilliant route with amazing views

Amanda

Hughenden, 2022

Great race, well signposted, great marshals. Really beautiful route.

Alice

Hughenden, 2023

Event partners

National Trust
Ugoku Projects
Precision Fuel & Hydration
She Races
Trail Running Association

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