The Ridgeway Chase

The Ridgeway Chase

The Ridgeway Chase is a 60 km point to point ultramarathon held on 29 May 2027 that follows the first 60 km of the Ridgeway National Trail. The route starts at Ivinghoe Beacon within the Ashridge Estate and finishes at Ridgeway View Campsite near Wallingford, crossing the Chilterns and the North Wessex Downs and featuring ridgeline views and woodland trails. Elevation for the route is listed as 1000 m plus.

The race is limited to 150 runners and has a minimum age of 20. It is licensed by the Trail Running Association and held under UKA rules, and it is an UTMB World Series index race. Open tracking is provided and route navigation uses the trail's permanent signage plus additional Runaway markers where needed; runners are required to carry the route on their watch, phone, or a paper map.

There are four checkpoints: CP1 Wendover Church (10.9 miles / 17.6 km), CP2 Whiteleaf (17.3 miles / 27.9 km), CP3 Aston Rowant (25.5 miles / 41.1 km), and CP4 Nuffield (34 miles / 54.8 km). Aid stations supply water, soft drinks, a range of Precision Fuel & Hydration products, snacks, pre-made sandwiches, and fresh fruit; hot water is available at CP3. Free parking is available at the finish and coach transfers to the start are provided pre-race.

Required kit includes a fully charged mobile phone, GPX or paper map access to the route, capacity for at least 1 litre of water, a foil blanket or survival bag, a non collapsible reusable cup for hot drinks, on course nutrition, and cash or bank card. Registration opens 11 July 2026 with an initial price tier and subsequent increases as entry numbers rise. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.