🥾 Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire · Saturday 26 September 2026
Chiltern 50 Ultra Challenge
🌳 Looped routes through the Chiltern Hills 🏆 Ultra Challenge Series · walk, jog or run
TL;DR: The Chiltern 50 Ultra Challenge returns to Henley on Saturday 26 September 2026. Three looped distances start and finish at the Henley basecamp: 10km, 25km (Half Challenge) and 50km (Full Challenge), each taken on at your own pace as a walk, jog or run, with charity fundraising at the heart of the event.
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Chiltern 50 Ultra Challenge 2026 — Henley
Organised by Action Challenge · Part of the UK's Ultra Challenge Series · Live tracking on livetrail.net
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Results & Live Tracking — Chiltern 50 Ultra Challenge 2026

On Saturday 26 September 2026, up to 2,000 adventurers take on the Chilterns finest countryside from a basecamp in Henley.

Follow finishers across the three distances via live tracking.

Results & Live → 🌐 Official Site →

The Chiltern 50 Ultra Challenge is one of the flagship events in the Ultra Challenge Series, the UK's long-running programme of trekking and trail challenges organised by Action Challenge. Unlike a timed elite race, it is built around charity fundraising and personal achievement: participants sign up individually or as a team and take on their chosen distance as a walk, jog or run, entirely at their own pace. The 2026 edition takes place on Saturday 26 September, with a basecamp at Henley Showground, near Henley-on-Thames — easily accessible from London.

Three looped routes are on offer, all starting and finishing at the Henley basecamp. The Full Challenge covers 50km of historic trails, rolling hills and nature reserves across the Chilterns. The Half Challenge follows a shorter 25km version of the same loop, while the 10km route explores public footpaths and woodlands within the Culden Faw estate — a compact, family-friendly option.

Whichever distance is chosen, participants get a fully signed and GPS-tracked route, rest stops with food and drink, first aiders and massage teams, and a celebration finish with a medal and t-shirt. Optional camping and transfers are available at the Henley basecamp. As with every Ultra Challenge event, the emphasis is on charity fundraising alongside the physical challenge.

Weekend Programme 2026

50KM — FULL CHALLENGE, HENLEY LOOP
Saturday 26 September
The flagship distance across the Chilterns finest countryside
25KM — HALF CHALLENGE, HENLEY LOOP
Saturday 26 September
A shorter version of the 50km loop
10KM — HENLEY SHOWGROUND LOOP
Saturday 26 September
Family-friendly route through the Culden Faw estate
BASECAMP — HENLEY SHOWGROUND
Saturday 26 September
Optional camping, transfers and celebration finish
Location: Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, England (basecamp at Henley Showground). Date: Saturday 26 September 2026. Distances: 10km, 25km (Half Challenge), 50km (Full Challenge), all looped from Henley. Format: walk, jog or run, at your own pace, with charity fundraising. Organiser: Action Challenge (Ultra Challenge Series). Results: live tracking platform.

Key Points of the Route

Landmark Info Details
Henley Showground BASECAMP All distances Start and finish, near Henley-on-Thames
Chiltern Hills countryside TERRAIN 50km & 25km loops Historic trails, rolling hills, nature reserves
Culden Faw estate 10KM ROUTE 10km loop Public footpaths and woodlands
Ultra Challenge Series FORMAT All distances Charity fundraising, walk/jog/run at your own pace
CHILTERN 50 Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire · Action Challenge
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Frequently Asked Questions — Chiltern 50 Ultra Challenge 2026

When is the Chiltern 50 Ultra Challenge 2026?

On Saturday 26 September 2026, with a basecamp at Henley Showground, near Henley-on-Thames.

Where can I find results and live tracking for the Chiltern 50 Ultra Challenge 2026?

Results and live tracking are available on the event's official live tracking platform.

What distances are on offer at the Chiltern 50 Ultra Challenge?

Three looped distances start and finish at Henley Showground: 50km (Full Challenge), 25km (Half Challenge) and 10km, all walkable, joggable or runnable at your own pace.

Is the Chiltern 50 a competitive race?

It is run as a charity trekking challenge organised by Action Challenge, part of the Ultra Challenge series, rather than a timed elite competition — participants take it on as a walk, jog or run.