Ends 05 May 2024
Event Information
TEMPO TRAIL RACES 2024 ARE OPEN FOR ENTRY!!!
4 trail races across 1 weekend.
Where There’s A Will There’s A Way Ultra
Tempo Trails Marathon
Tempo Trails Half Marathon
Tempo Trails 10K
Which will you pick?
Next years race date is Sunday 5th May 2024
Tempo Trail Marathon -5 May 2024
A testing marathon distance trail route ticking off the best trail routes the Cotswolds has to offer. Starting and finishing from Ilmington, if you love running on trails like we do, or if you want to give trail running a go, then try tackling this. Whilst you will be guiding yourself, feed stations on route will keep you watered, fed and in good spirits. Total height gained on the route is 1,743ft.
Price – £45
Camping is available at Ilmington on 13th May (all camping is free)
Race start – 7:30am
Tempo Trail Half Marathon -5 May 2024
A fantastic trail route for half marathon lovers. Run, walk, crawl. Whatever it takes to take on 13.1 miles of beautiful trail routes in the Cotswolds. Starting and finishing from Ilmington. Total height gained on the route is 884ft.
Price = £35
Free pre race camping is also an option
Race start – 8:30am
Tempo Trail 10K -5 May 2024
A 10K distance trail race from the beautiful village of Ilmington. Total height gained on the route is 731ft.
An ideal entry into giving trail races a go. The complete route will be signed with route markers to help show you the route.
Price = £25
Free pre race camping is available.
Race start – 9:30am
Tempo Trails Ultra -4 May 2024
Come and join us for this 100K Ultra. Complete either in one go on Saturday 4th May or across two days, finishing on Sunday 5th May with a camp stop at halfway.
Price – £85
Free camping also available.
Race start 7:30am on Saturday 4th May
Route
Registration
Online booking only. There are limited entries for each distance so grab your entry ASAP to avoid missing out.
Prices:
Ultra – £85
Marathon – £45
Half Marathon – £35
10K – £25
Event location
From Stratford take the A3400 (Shipston Road) towards the village of Alderminster. After 3.7 miles, just before you reach Alderminster take a right turn along Wimpstone Lane (signposted to Ilmington). Passing through the village of Wimpstone continue for 4 miles at which point you will arrive at the village of Ilmington.
Take the first turn towards Mickleton and the Sports Club is about 500m on the left hand side.
Parking is both in the village of Ilmington (follow the signs for the car park) and also some limited parking at the Sports Club in Ilmington. If parking at the village there is a 5-8 minute walk to get the the race start.
Please do not park anywhere in the village itself! We only have permission to hold the race if we’re respectful of the residents of Ilmington Village but also respectful of anyone else in the area who uses the roads and location. Please only park in the designated locations either on Ballard Lane or at the Sports Club.
Prizes
Prizes are awarded on the day to the first, second and third male and female finishers for each race distance. These will be given on gun time.
Each finisher will receive an epic medal on finishing their race.
Camping
Pre Race Camping for all Ultra Runners
Camping is available for free on Friday 3rd May at Ilmington (Race Start and HQ)
Overnight Camping for Ultra Runners Completing Across 2 Day
Ultra runners completing the event across two days will have camping provided at Hayles Fruit Farm on the Saturday night where there will be showers and an evening meal provided. There is a farm shop and cafe there with plenty of delicious cake options.
You will need to provide your own tent, sleeping bag and any extra kit items you require – see kit requirements below. Please bring these to registration on Saturday morning before the race starts and we will transport camping kit across. The overnight camp is 31 miles (halfway) into the event.
You don’t have to camp – if you have the means to get off to a hotel or pub locally – we won’t stop you!
If you get through the cut off here (31 miles) at 2pm we will transport your tent and kit back to Ilmington and you can continue on to complete the entire 100km in one go. If you don’t make the cut off you will camp at Hailes and then continue on with the event the following day.
Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K
All competitors can camp for free at the Sports Club in Ilmington on the night of Saturday 4th May. There will be a designated area for tents (bring your own). If you have a camper van or a motor home please let us know when you enter the race. There is hard standing at the race venue but no electric. Please bring your own food or use the local pubs in the area. There are two excellent pubs in the Village – The Red Lion and the Howard Arms.
Any Ultra runners who complete the distance on Day 1 are very much allowed to stay and camp an extra night if you wish.
Baggage
Ultra Runners
Before you start your race please bring your tent and overnight bag to registration. We will transport your kit to the Half-Way Campsite near Winchcombe. Our team there will help carry your kit to the camping area when you reach there. This will be returned to the race finish if you get through the cut off or after you set off on Day 2.
For all other race.
There will be a baggage drop off area at the Sports Club in Ilmington.
Water and Feed Stations
All Races will have feed stations across the route providing a mixture of hot and cold drinks plus energy drink plus a selection of food. It’s a to chance to replenishing your body and your backpack. If you require anything specific you will need to carry it in your backpack from the start.
Food – Camping at Hayles – there will be food available for purchase when you finish on day 1, at the cafe and farm shop. As part of your entry there will be a hot two course evening meal and various options for breakfast on day 2
Food at Race HQ in Ilimington – there will be food and drink available from which you can buy provisions from. More details will be provided nearer the event to all runners.
Ultra Feed Stations
Mile 12 – Mickleton
Mile 21 – Broadway
Mile 31- Hayles Fruit Farm (Day 1 cut off and camp)
Mile 39 – Jackdors Castle
Mile 47 – Blockley
Mile 55 – Paxford
Mile 59 – Hidcote Boyce
Marathon Feed Stations
Mile 6 – Mickleton
Mile 12 – Blockley
Mile 20 – Paxford
Mile 23.5 – Hidcote Boyce
Half Marathon Feed Stations
Mile 6 – Mickleton
Mile 9.5 – Hidcote Boyce
Event Safety and Navigation
It is each entrant’s responsibility to safely navigate the course you’re undertaking. None of the routes are marked (apart from the local councils public foot path and Way markers). Use a combination of the GPX file loaded onto your GPS device or the map provided. Only the 10K route will be fully marked. There will occasionally be signage that we’ve put in place if there’s an area that’s a more dangerous road crossing or the route isn’t particularly clear.
A location tracker will be provided for the Ultra route so that we know you haven’t gone far off course. If you do encounter a major problem please call us using the emergency number we provide you on race day. There will be Tempo Staff around the area and never far away.
Please be respectful of any other footpath users or land owners. Please use common sense when crossing any road. Close any gate behind you and do not drop any litter.
For races of a longer nature, fatigue can be a factor so once you can sense you’re getting tired please concentrate on where you’re running.
Kit Suggestions
The following list of clothing and equipment can be worn or carried by competitors in their rucksack/vest. These are suggested item and it is up to the competitor to choose the appropriate items depending on their requirements and the distance covered as well at the expected conditions on the day.
Ultra
Footwear suitable for the conditions (fell, mountain, trail running shoes – not road trainers)
A minimum of 1 litre of liquid to drink (at the start – this can be refilled at the feed stations)
Enough nutrition for the event
First Aid Kit
Waterproof jacket or smock with taped or welded seams and a hood
Waterproof trousers with taped or welded seams
Gloves and Hat suitable for the weather conditions
Compass (magnetic and full sized)
Tracker (will be supplied at registration)
Map (will be supplied at registration)
Survival Bag (not blanket)
Money (cash and card)
Charged mobile phone
Headlamp and spare batteries
GPS Watch
Waterproof Pencil/Pen
Blister Treatment Kit
Overnight Camp kit for all Ultra entrants – please place all items in one bag or dry bag. Ideally an Ortleib 60L Dry Bag so it can be transported easily and safely.
1 or two man tent
Sleeping bag
Sleeping mat
Plate or bowl and cutlery
Change of clothes for day 2
Food to resupply running bag for Day 2
Headlamp
Optional kit for camping –
Insulated Jacket
Power Supply to recharge phones and headlamps if required
Travel Pillow
Suncream
Personal Wash Things
Ear Plugs
Anti-chafing lubricant
Flip Flops
Spare waterproofs
Marathon
Footwear suitable for the conditions (fell, mountain, trail running shoes – not road trainers)
A minimum of 1 litre of liquid to drink
Enough nutrition for the event
First Aid Kit
Waterproof coat with taped or welded seams and a hood
Waterproof trousers with taped or welded seams
Gloves and Hat suitable for the conditions
Compass (magnetic and full sized)
Map (will be supplied at registration)
Survival Bag (not blanket)
Money (cash and card)
Mobile Phone
GPS Watch
Half Marathon and 10K
Enough liquid to hydrate during the event
Any nutrition you require for the event
Footwear suitable for the conditions (fell, mountain, trail running shoes – not road trainers)
Mobile Phone
GPS Watch
Clothing appropriate for the conditions
Showers and Changing
There are changing rooms and showers at the Race HQ in Ilmington that can be used during the entire weekend both before and after all events.
For Ultra runners camping at Hayles Fruit Farm there are showers available.
Withdrawal Policy
Up to six weeks prior to the race entrants will receive a full refund less a £2.00 admin fee.
After this deadline, no refunds are offered unless the runner comes to help marshal on the day. However an entry may be transferred to another runner on provision of full details prior to the race. Entries cannot be transferred on race day.
In the event of the race being cancelled due to circumstances beyond our control we will attempt to reschedule to a later date in the same year and all entries will transfer to that rescheduled date.
If this proves impossible we will offer entrants either a percentage refund or the option to donate that refund to the race charity.
The percentage refunded / donated will depend on costs incurred at the time of cancellation.
All contact should be made by email