Country to Capital




Join Country to Capital 2024
A fabulous 43 mile point to point race, well established as the season opener to the Ultra race calendar.
This is historically a sell out event that takes you through the stunning Buckinghamshire countryside and crossing the M25 (by bridge of course!) We then make our way through the picturesque village of Denham where we pick up the Grand Union Canal tow path for the final run into London. The finish is at the Little Venice canal basin a surprising tranquil setting but in the heart of London next to Paddington station.
This year will be the first fully tracked and interactive race so friends and family will be able to follow your progress from the comfort of their armchairs – and also you can make sure that you are following the route!
We are proud to be a qualifying race for Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc with 3 Endurance points awarded by ITRA
To add to the excitement its not unusual to find runners from literally all over the world on the start line.
Course details
Start address: Station Approach, Wendover, Aylesbury HP22, UK
Finish address: Little Venice, London, UK
Route map
Register
Registration closes on 01 January (92 days left)
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You can, within 24 hours after your registration, get a full refund if you change your mind.
Included in the fee
- Tracker
- 5 aid stations
- Finisher medal and T-shirt
Practicalities
Aid Stations
There are 5 checkpoints, each will have water, and a selection of supplementary energy gels, and snacks, (currently we are not permitted to have loose food due to COVID19). A drink will be available for all athletes at the finish.
Award Medals
Prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd Male and Female Competitors. All finishers will receive a medal and T-shirt.
Equipment Storage
We will transfer a single competitor bag to the finish, so you have warm, dry clothes waiting for you. Your bag should be no larger than a UK airport carry-on bag size (56 x 45 x 25 cm).
Maximum Time
The cutoff time for the race is 11 hours. We have progressive cut off times from Checkpoint 3 onwards.
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Frequently asked questions
Tracker
Stay on track during the County to Capital Ultra. The Geo Tracks GPS Tracker is lightweight and easily fits in a small pocket in your rucksack. Let family and friends track your progress in real-time and use the Geo Tracks app combined with the tracker as an accurate tool for navigation during the event. The GPS Tracking units upload their position every 10 seconds to the live view tracking map and are accurate to 5 metres. Batteries last for 70 hours .
Mandatory kit
• Fully Charged Mobile Phone including the numbers for the Race Director and Assistant Race Director (shown on your map book given at registration) • Map Book (provided) • Water Bottles/Bladder capable of carrying a minimum of 1 litre. • Survival Blanket: 1.4m x 2m minimum • Waterproof Jacket • Whistle • Headtorch or Body Torch • Spare batteries • Hat and Gloves • Long sleeved base layer or fleece top
The race information has been found on the official website of the event or through publicly available sources. Always refer to the official website the latest race information. Please let us know if any data is wrong or missing, by emailing us.