The Ridgeway Challenge

Tring, United Kingdom • 31 May 2025

The Ridgeway Challenge is an 86-mile (139 km) point-to-point trail running race along the entire length of The Ridgeway National Trail in England. Starting at Ivinghoe Beacon in Hertfordshire and finishing at the Avebury Stones in Wiltshire, the course follows a historic path over 5,000 years old. The race features permanent trail signage supplemented by race markers, with nine aid stations offering water, nutrition, and hot food at one checkpoint. With 6,060 feet (1,850 m) of elevation gain, the event allows 28 hours to complete and includes GPS tracking and chip timing. It is a UK Athletics licensed race and serves as the British Trail Running Championships Ultra Distance event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

UTMB 100K
139 km
1850 m+
86 Miles (139 Km)
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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