Race To The Stones
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Race to the Stones 2027
Race to the Stones is a trail ultramarathon held on the Ridgeway, Britain’s oldest footpath, on 10 and 11 July 2027. The event offers multiple distance formats and finishes at the Avebury Standing Stones, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Distances:
- 50 km
- 100 km Non-Stop
- 100 km Over Two Days
The 100 km route covers roughly 1350 m of elevation gain and combines long runnable sections with modest climbs, riverside paths, chalk downs and stretches through ancient forest. The route passes several historic sites including Grim's Ditch, Goring on the Thames, Liddington Hill Fort, the Uffington White Horse, Barbury Castle, the Hackpen White Horse and the Avebury Standing Stones.
Event services include fully signposted trails, individual chip timing, seven main pitstops with food and drink, a halfway basecamp with hot food and showers, medical clinics and rapid response paramedic teams. Support options also cover bag transfer, bookable shuttles and parking (additional cost), plus training plans and preparatory webinars from the organiser.
Entry prices start from £45 per person and payment plans are available. The published cut-off for the 100 km is 25+ hours. Course records listed for the route include a men’s time of 07:41:56 (2025) and a women’s time of 09:14:14 (2015). Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
