Race To The Stones
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Race to the Stones
Race to the Stones is a trail ultramarathon across the Ridgeway, Britain’s oldest footpath, scheduled for 10–11 July 2027. The event offers multiple distance options and a mix of undulating chalk downs, ancient forests, riverside paths and short stretches of quiet tarmac. The route passes a number of historic sites including Grim’s Ditch, Goring on the Thames, Liddington Hill Fort, the Uffington White Horse, Barbury Castle, the Hackpen White Horse and finishes at the Avebury Standing Stones, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Distances on offer:
- 50 km
- 100 km non-stop
- 100 km over two days
The 100 km route has about 1,350 m of elevation gain and a published cut-off of 25+ hours. Race services include full signposting, individual chip timing, event photographers, seven main pitstops with food and drink, and a halfway basecamp at Lattin Down offering hot food, showers and evening entertainment. Medical provision comprises qualified personnel at pitstops, rapid-response paramedic teams and medical clinics at basecamp and the finish. Logistics include bag transfer to the finish, bookable shuttles and parking options. Entry pricing varies by distance and booking tier, with general entry starting from £45 per person; charity entries have reduced fees from £50. A rolling course-record prize fund is in place for male and female records. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
