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“Ciderthon aims to mix the elation of running with the taste of the ancestral drink, celebrating the culture of cider making and the enjoyment of drinking it.
Often the two activities are seen as mutually exclusive events, but after having such a great time at Marathon du Medoc in Bordeaux, I had to bring a piece of the fun to the UK. Join us, and #RunMilesDrinkCider”
Nikki
Founder of Ciderthon

With 12 ciders to taste on the Half Marathon, 3 tasting stops on the 5K, and a finisher’s pint for all runners – you’ll be earning every step you take.

Also included with each ticket.

A unique finisher’s medal
A finisher’s T-shirt
Ciderthon neck warmer
Collapsible cup

Both races start at Culden Faw Estate in Henley, across an access-only closed road running route. The route will be multi-terrain, and anyone is free to access our Ciderthon Village at the start/finish for bars, music and more!

Minibus Transfer

Buses will depart from Henley on Thames Train Station and operate a shuttle service to/from the event. It is strongly recommended that seats be booked in advance for £7 during registration, or separately here, as on-the-day requests will be subject to availability and charged at £10 per person. Further information relating to the pickup location and shuttle schedule will be communicated to those who pre-register closer to the event.

Event Schedule

9:30 – 11:45
Registration Open

11:00
Half Marathon Start

11:45
5K Start

19:00
Bag Drop Closes

20:00
Festival Closes

This is NOT a timed event so participants should not expect to receive a result on completion of their respective category. Extra caution is recommended due to the challenges associated with running whilst consuming alcohol.

Please remember that the main category is a half marathon (13.1 miles) and ensure you prepare for the run properly. You should take your decision to run on the day sensibly. If you have not prepared sufficiently and could not comfortably run 8 miles one month beforehand, you will not manage the half marathon in safety or enjoy it, so please do not attempt to run.

It is unfair to you, your family, and the event staff to risk a medical emergency, even if you are running for charity. The cider which will be provided on the route will make the run enjoyable but will likely be a different type of running which you haven’t previously experienced.

This is a FUN RUN, not a RACE – the aim is to enjoy it and take your time, particularly as the alcohol can make you feel out of breath.

ALL RUNNERS MUST BE 18 OR OVER ON THE DAY OF THE EVENT IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE. All participants will be asked to provide an acceptable form of Identification on arrival to confirm their age (Driving License, Passport). Participants who are unable to provide ID when requested will not be permitted to participate and no refunds will be offered to anyone refused entry for this reason.

Entry on the day will be available for the 5K only. Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferrable.

All of our events are organised following government and governing body COVID-19 guidance. We will continue to ensure that we deliver safe and enjoyable events.

For event updates and future promotions, follow the Ciderthon on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Price:
Half Marathon: GBP 47.00,
5K: GBP 25.00

This is one of the most scenic events in the country with a fantastic course around the Chiltern Valley and banks of the River Thames.

The swim takes place in the Thames and navigates the world-famous Henley Royal Regatta and Temple Island Meadows.

The cycle is a lapped course with one large climb per lap. Any time lost going up will certainly be made coming back down through the Stonor Valley, which stretches for nearly 5 miles directly into Henley.

The run route will include an undulating climb overlooking breath-taking views and landscapes in the final section of the event.

Event merchandise is available for purchase during registration for delivery by the following weekend when ordered by Sunday.

All of our events are organised following government and governing body COVID-19 guidance. We will continue to ensure that we deliver safe and enjoyable events.

Entry on the day will be subject to availability and a £5 surcharge.

For event updates and future promotions, follow F3 Events on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Event Details

Multisport Components
Triathlon (Middle) SWIM 1900m / BIKE 78Km / RUN 20Km
Triathlon (Standard) SWIM 1500m / BIKE 54Km / RUN 10Km
Triathlon (Sprint) SWIM 750m / BIKE 30Km / RUN 5Km
Duathlon (Middle) RUN 10Km / BIKE 78Km / RUN 20Km
Duathlon (Standard) RUN 5Km / BIKE 54Km / RUN 10Km
Duathlon (Sprint) RUN 2.5Km / BIKE 30Km / RUN 5Km
Aquabike (Middle) SWIM 1900m / BIKE 78Km
Aquabike (Standard) SWIM 1500m / BIKE 54Km
Aquabike (Sprint) SWIM 750m / BIKE 30Km
Swim 3000
Swim 1500m
Swim 750m

Licensing

This event is draft-illegal (TT bikes permitted) and is expected to be licensed with the British Triathlon Federation (BTF), the competition rules of which can be found here. We recommend participants familiarise themselves with the information therein, specifically sections­­ 4 (Swimming), 5 (Cycling), 6 (Running) and 7 (Transition) for details on equipment and their expected conduct during the event. Entry includes day membership for non-BTF members which will be provided on event day.

Bib Numbers
Bib numbers (and bike stickers/swimming caps where applicable) are available for collection at the event only, participants should not expect to receive anything by mail.

Results
Results will be uploaded live to our website (internet connection permitting) and communicated to all pre-registered participants within 24 hours of the event.

Rewards
All finishers will receive a medal on completing their event and, subject to a competitive field of participants, prizes may be available for the top three places overall – and the top place in each of the veteran categories (V40/V50/V60/V70) – for both females and males at each distance. Winners will be notified via email by the end of the following week once results are considered final.

Facilities

Medical Cover
Suitable medical cover is provided at our events in case of a medical emergency.

Bag Drop
Bag drop will not be available at this event. Participants should leave all belongings with their vehicle/in transition where possible and arrive ready to run.

Photography
Event images are expected to be available, usually within 24 hours of the event.

Water Stations
Water will be available on the bike route and second run leg.

Toilets
Toilets will be available around the start/finish/transition area for use throughout the event.

Changing Rooms/Showers
There are no dedicated changing rooms/showers.

Other Information

Wheelchairs
This event is not suitable for wheelchair users due to the nature of the terrain.

Spectators
Spectators are permitted at this event.

Earphones/Headphones
The use of earphones/headphones is prohibited throughout this event.

URLs:
Tickets: https://go.evvnt.com/1093403-3?pid=5564
Facebook: https://go.evvnt.com/1093403-4?pid=5564
Instagram: https://go.evvnt.com/1093403-5?pid=5564

Prices:
Triathlon – Middle: GBP 110.00,
Triathlon – Standard: GBP 80.00,
Triathlon – Sprint: GBP 70.00,
Duathlon – Middle: GBP 85.00,
Duathlon – Standard: GBP 65.00,
Duathlon – Sprint: GBP 60.00,
Aquabike – Middle : GBP 85.00,
Aquabike – Standard: GBP 65.00,
Aquabike – Sprint: GBP 60.00,
Swim – 3000m: GBP 30.00

Time: 7:00 am to 1:00 pm