Race To The Stones
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Race to the Stones 2027
Race to the Stones is a trail event along the Ridgeway, a long historic route in Southern England, finishing at the Avebury Standing Stones, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The route passes numerous archaeological and historic sites, including Grim’s Ditch, Goring on the Thames, Liddington Hill Fort, the Uffington White Horse, Barbury Castle, and the Hackpen White Horse.
The event offers non-stop and staged formats with multiple distance options:
- 50 km
- 100 km Non-Stop
- 100 km Over Two Days
The 100 km route gains about 1350 m of elevation and features long stretches of runnable trail, some tarmac and riverside sections, and a number of modest climbs. The published cut-off is over 25 hours. Course records are listed for the 100 km distance with times of 07:41:56 (men, 2025) and 09:14:14 (women, 2015).
Support and logistics include regular signposting, seven main pitstops stocked with food and drink, a halfway basecamp with hot food and showers, individual chip timing, event photographers, bag transfer to the finish, and medical cover with paramedic teams and clinics. Entry fees and packages vary by distance and booking tier, with entry prices starting from £45 per person and options that include camping and payment plans. Insurance, shuttle services, merchandise, individual trackers, and event photos are offered as optional extras. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
