Notfast Ponton Plod

Great Ponton, United Kingdom • 14 Sep 2025

Notfast Ponton Plod is a charity trail event launching from The Great Ponton Village Centre, Archers Way, Great Ponton, near Grantham (NG33 5DS). It offers four scenic routes from Great Ponton: 10 km, 12 miles, 17 miles, and 26.4 miles, following footpaths, bridleways, tracks and minor roads through Lincolnshire villages toward the Vale of Belvoir. The route uses OS Explorer Map 247 for navigation.

Festivities include ample parking, on-course food stations, and homemade refreshments; finish-day pudding and meals are included in the entry fee. Proceeds support local charities. The event is open to runners and walkers with a generous 10-hour time limit. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

26 mi
26.4 Mile
17 mi
17 Mile
12 mi
12 Mile
10 km
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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