Race To The Stones

Race to the Stones

Race to the Stones is a trail event on the Ridgeway, Britain’s oldest footpath, scheduled for 10–11 July 2027 (also listed as 11–12 July 2026). The route crosses chalk downs, ancient forests and riverside paths and finishes at the Avebury Standing Stones, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Distances offered include:

• 50 km
• 100 km Non Stop
• 100 km Over Two Days

The 100 km course records and a listed elevation of about 1350 m over 100 km reflect a largely runnable route with undulating hills, some modest climbs, stretches of quiet tarmac and riverside sections. The route passes many historic sites such as Grim’s Ditch, Goring on the Thames, Liddington Hill Fort, the Uffington White Horse, Barbury Castle, and the Hackpen White Horse, before reaching Avebury.

Event support includes fully signposted trails day and night, individual chip timing, seven main pitstops stocked with food and drink, a halfway basecamp at Lattin Down with hot food and showers, bag transfer to the finish, and bookable shuttles and parking (additional cost). Safety measures include independent route risk assessments, rapid response paramedic teams, qualified medical staff at pitstops, and medical clinics at basecamp and finish.

Entry details note a cut-off of 25+ hours and prices from £45 per person, with payment plan options and tiered fees for specific packages. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.