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Notfast Ponton Plod

Name: Notfast Ponton Plod
Start: 2026-09-06
End: 2026-09-06
Location: Great Ponton

Great Ponton, United Kingdom • 6 Sep 2026

The NOTFAST Ponton Plod 2026

The NOTFAST Ponton Plod 2026 is a trail event based at Great Ponton Village Centre near Grantham. Routes run through Lincolnshire villages and across the Vale of Belvoir using footpaths, bridleways, tracks, and quiet country roads. OS Explorer Map 247 covers all routes.

Available distances are:

26.4 miles
17 miles
12 miles
10 km

Each chosen route must be completed within 10 hours. The event includes checkpoints with refreshments, homemade food, and a finish offering hearty food and pudding. Marshals are present along the routes and the village provides a local welcome. Ample field parking is available close to the start.

This edition is presented as the NOTFAST RC 40th Anniversary Edition and is organised as a charity event. The supported causes for 2026 will be confirmed and published by the organiser. Entry fees vary by distance and entries are open and managed through the event registration process with specified opening and closing dates for entries. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom East Midlands (England) Great Ponton

Race information

Registration Facebook

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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