The Ridgeway Challenge
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The Ridgeway Challenge
The Ridgeway Challenge is an 86 mile (139km) point to point trail running race along the entire Ridgeway National Trail. The route runs from Ivinghoe Beacon in Hertfordshire to Avebury in Wiltshire and crosses the Chiltern Hills and the North Wessex Downs. Elevation gain for the route is listed as around 1,850 m.
The event is limited to 150 runners and has an overall time limit of 28 hours. The route is fully signed for the first 60 km and additional race signs mark sections where permanent signage is poor. Open GPS tracking is provided for all participants. The race is licensed by the Trail Running Association and held under UKA rules, and it is a UTMB World Series index race in the 100K category.
There are eight official checkpoints spaced along the route. All checkpoints offer drinks and snacks; hot food is available at CP5, CP6 and CP8, and hot water is available at CP3, CP5, CP6, CP7 and CP8. A drop bag service runs to CP5 and the finish.
Runners must be at least 20 years old. Mandatory kit includes a charged mobile phone, route on GPX or paper map, at least 1 litre of water capacity, a foil blanket or survival bag, primary and backup lights, a head covering, basic first aid supplies, a non collapsible cup, waterproof jacket or spare warm clothing, nutrition and cash or bank card. Entry information lists an initial price of £162. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
