A popular half marathon is set to change its name to reflect the “undulating” nature of the route.

From this year, the annual Wycombe Half Marathon and 10k races will be renamed The Hell-Fire Half and 10k.

Organisers say the name change reflects the “unique opportunity” runners have to run through the historic West Wycombe Park, home to the Dashwood family and the infamous Hell-Fire Club, and the “undulating” nature of the course.

Still starting and finishing at Adams Park, home of the Wycombe Wanderers, the half marathon route will take runners out towards West Wycombe before turning through the gates of the West Wycombe Park and through the National Trust grounds past the majestic house.

From there runners will head, via roads and woodland tracks, to Wheeler End and Bolter End, enjoying the quiet, twisting, country lanes to Frieth, before turning towards Lane End and heading back towards West Wycombe.

The 10k route will follow the same course, turning before Wheeler End and experiencing those hilltop views much sooner, before plunging down to the stately home and back to Adams Park.

Simon Adams, Chairman of Handy Cross Runners, said: “We are extremely excited by the name change which we now think truly reflects this challenging but beautiful course.

“The Hell-Fire Half and 10k is the major event in our club calendar and we are excited to be re-launching it in order to donate even more money to our chosen charity.

“The new race village at Adams Park will have something to entertain both the runners and their supporters.

“We are grateful once again to Grant & Stone for their ongoing sponsorship of our events. Their support is crucial to the longevity of this fantastic summer event.”

This year’s event will take place on July 14 and, to celebrate the name change, until January 31 runners can enter the half marathon for £20 and 10k for £14.

Visit www.handycrossrunners.co.uk to enter or for more details.