Race To The Stones
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Race to the Stones 2027
Race to the Stones is a trail event across the Ridgeway, Britain’s oldest footpath, held on 10 to 11 July 2027. The route passes a series of historic sites dating back thousands of years, 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 offered:
- 50 km
- 100 km Non-Stop
- 100 km Over Two Days
The 100 km course has about 1,350 m of elevation gain and features long runnable sections, modest climbs, some quiet tarmac and riverside paths. The organisers provide extensive on-course support with seven main pitstops, fully signposted trails, individual chip timing and a halfway basecamp offering hot food, showers and live entertainment. Safety measures include qualified medical staff at pitstops, paramedic teams and centralised event control.
Logistics include bag transfer to the finish, bookable shuttles and parking options. Finish amenities feature a finisher’s medal, a live MC, a finish line photographer, spectator zones with food and drink, showers and bag collection. Entry pricing starts from £45 per person with payment plans available; charity entry options offer reduced fees from £50. Since 2013 the event has recorded over 20,000 finishes and in 2025 around 40% of participants planned to hike or walk the route. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
