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Stage 4 - Little Marlow to Great Kingshill
| Day | Saturday | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | 11:40 | Little Marlow | SL7 3RJ | |
| Finish | 14:00* | Great Kingshill | HP15 6DR | |
| One of the toughest stages of the weekend, this leg climbs into the Chilterns after Little Marlow. Runners pass through rolling countryside, woodland and footpaths around High Wycombe, with a demanding mix of climbs and descents before reaching Great Kingshill. | ||||
| Difficulty † | 10 (Mountain stage †) | |||
| Distance | 11.80 miles | |||
| Map | Download Route Map | |||
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| Garmin Course |  | |||
| Results | 2026 Results | |||
Running Route
Start Detail - Little Marlow (SL7 3RJ)
| Postcode | SL7 3RJ |
|---|---|
| Notes | Finish is in the lane by the centre; start is over the road |
| Parking | GOOD. Big free car park at the athletics centre |
| Toilets | GOOD. In the athletics centre. |
| Hospital | Wexham Park Hospital, Wexham, Slough SL2 4HL |
Finish Detail - Great Kingshill (HP15 6DR)
| Postcode | HP15 6DR |
|---|---|
| Notes | Finish of 4 is in New Road; Start is by the cricket pavillion, other side of the green |
| Parking | OK. Park around the green; DO NOT use New Road, and be nice to cricketers |
| Toilets | GOOD. In the Village Hall. Please don't leave a mess or they won't let us come back. Also try Binder’s Cafe (0.6 miles) or The Full Moon (1.5m) |
| Hospital | Stoke Mandeville Hospital, Mandeville Road, Aylesbury HP21 8AL |
Driving directions
Google maps driving directions are only a guide. Please check notes on driving directions before embarking in your journey. The postcodes provided on your GPS are not always accurate.
Route Overview Video
Fastest Times
Little Marlow - Great Kingshill
Men
| Category | Distance | Runner | Year | Time | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Senior Men | 11.50 | Paddy Roddy | 2019 | 01:07:28 | Thames Hare & Hounds |
| Senior Men | 12.20 | James Mcmullan | 2017 | 01:11:10 | Thames Hare & Hounds |
| V35 Men | 11.80 | Jonathan Neville | 2026 | 01:13:05 | Burgess Hill Runners |
| V45 Men | 12.20 | Ben Reynolds | 2018 | 01:18:02 | Thames Hare & Hounds |
| V35 Men | 13.00 | Julian Smith | 2005 | 01:18:28 | Ranelagh Harriers |
| V55 Men | 11.80 | Jonathan Moore | 2025 | 01:22:28 | Ranelagh Harriers |
| V45 Men | 13.00 | Steve Smythe | 2005 | 01:27:35 | Dulwich Runners |
| V55 Men | 12.20 | Peter Dry | 2011 | 01:37:57 | Stragglers |
| V55 Men | 13.00 | Bob Reid | 2005 | 01:38:47 | Stragglers |
Women
| Category | Distance | Runner | Year | Time | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| V35 Women | 11.80 | Tracy Barlow | 2025 | 01:22:59 | Clapham Chasers |
| V35 Women | 12.20 | Louise Watson | 2007 | 01:26:52 | Millenium Group |
| V45 Women | 11.50 | Liz Stavreski | 2019 | 01:30:30 | Thames Hare & Hounds |
| V45 Women | 12.20 | Ange Norris | 2016 | 01:32:44 | Dulwich Runners |
| V35 Women | 13.00 | Dee Smale | 2005 | 01:33:59 | Stragglers |
| V45 Women | 13.00 | Sue Ashley | 2005 | 01:37:28 | Ranelagh Harriers |
| V55 Women | 12.20 | Liz Pritchard | 2007 | 01:44:42 | Dulwich Runners |
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Course overview | summary table
* - Finish time denotes stage cut-off time. Most runners will finish before this time. If you are outside this time (or you miss the stage), we will record your time as the cutoff time. You are welcome to finish your stage and your result will be included. If you miss or fail to complete a stage, we will also record your team result with the cutoff, but your team will not be eligible for team prizes unless you have completed every stage.
† - Each stage is given a difficulty rating between 1 and 10 (with 10 being most difficult). The four mountain stages (4, 5, 16, 19) are the toughest and times in these count towards the Kings and Queens Of The Mountains awards.