About The Event
This end-of-season 50km looped route covers some of the best of the Chilterns countryside, with historic trails, rolling hills, nature reserves and fantastic views. Starting and finishing in Henley, there's a Saturday night celebration BBQ and entertainment. It's a route with real variety and some wonderful scenery, all easily accessible from London.
How to enter
Charity Sponsorship - pay a small registration fee and do lots of fundraising
- Full Challenge (50km) - £10 registration fee + £395 fundraising pledge
- Half Challenge (25km) - £5 registration fee + £245 fundraising pledge
Mixed Funding - pay a higher registration fee and fundraise less
- Full Challenge (50km) - £64.50 registration fee + £199 fundraising pledge
- Half Challenge (25km) - £39.50 registration fee + £119 fundraising pledge
You will need to reach 50% of your fundraising target at least 6 weeks before the event in order to confirm your place on the day. But don't worry, we're on hand to help you meet your goal, with fundraising support throughout your journey with us. Please get in touch with our Hiking Team if you have any questions, we are here to help!
Or, obtain a Self Funded place and raise whatever you can to help support people living with cancer. Simply select the option to fundraise for Macmillan when signing up and we'll support you every step of the way.
get any charity place for £5 - sign up by 30 april using code 'mac2021'
Why should I join Team Macmillan?
You'll get full support and hospitality all the way, leaving you to focus on your challenge.
- Join as an individual or team
- Full and Half challenge options
- Walk at your own pace
- Covered rest stops
- Fully signed route
- Free food and drink
- Camping options available
- Experienced medical support
- Shuttle buses to local transport
- Ultra Challenge mobile app
- Medal, t-shirt and a glass of bubbly when you finish
How we'll support you
As part of Team Macmillan, you'll receive:
- First class support from the Macmillan Hiking Team, from sign up right through to when you cross the finish line
- A free Macmillan top, plus iron-on letters to customise your kit
- A fundraising pack bursting with fundraising tips and tricks
- Training support to get you ready for your challenge
- E-newsletters to keep you up to date
- An exclusive Team Macmillan Ultra Challenges Facebook group to meet your teammates
For full information on this challenge, please visit the Chiltern 50 website. You can also find FAQs here.
Please make sure you have read our Terms and Conditions before signing up.
Pandemic promise
Our main priority is the health and wellbeing of our participants, volunteers and colleagues. We're committed to keeping you up to date with information regarding your event as we receive it.
If your event is cancelled or postponed, we will be in touch to let you know what options are available to you. If you have any questions, you can email the team at hiking@macmillan.org.uk and we'll be happy to help.
Event Accessibility
Visually impaired participants are welcome and usually take part with someone supporting them on route. There may be a discounted charge for this to cover event costs such as food etc. Event sites are generally in playing fields or outdoor areas on flat land. For spectators, there is limited wheelchair access and this can vary on the day depending on ground conditions.
For more details, please speak to the Action Challenge team who will be happy to discuss course suitability for your accessibility requirements.
Ready to join?
By joining us you'll know that you're helping improve the lives of people living with cancer in the UK today.
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