The Pathfinder March

The Pathfinder March

The Pathfinder March is an annual 46 mile (74 kilometre) long-distance run or walk around Cambridgeshire, with the start and finish at RAF Wyton. The route visits former Royal Air Force Pathfinder Force airbases and passes through a number of villages and towns en route. Participants pass through eight formal checkpoints along the circular course.

Entrants may take part as individuals completing the whole distance solo or as members of a team relay that breaks the route into sections. The minimum age for participation is 18. The entry fee is £40 and entries are open from 1 January 2026 to 24 May 2026. Included with entry are a comprehensive route description (Course Booklet), a bespoke t shirt and a finishers medal.

Organisers advise participants to carry an OS Explorer 225 map, a compass, a torch and sufficient supplies for the day. Limited medical cover will be available on the day and emergency services will be used in serious incidents. Participants are responsible for their own rescue or recovery arrangements if they withdraw, and the organisers may withdraw participants who do not meet published checkpoint timing limits. Public liability insurance is held by the event organiser; participants are advised to consider their own personal injury cover. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.