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The Ridgeway Chase

Name: The Ridgeway Chase
Start: 2026-05-30
End: 2026-05-30
Location: Hertfordshire

Hertfordshire, United Kingdom • 30 May 2026

The Ridgeway Chase

The Ridgeway Chase is a 60 km point-to-point ultramarathon that follows the Ridgeway National Trail. The route runs from Ivinghoe Beacon in Hertfordshire along ancient trails and ridgelines, across the Chilterns and the North Wessex Downs, finishing at Ridgeway View Campsite near Wallingford. The event is held alongside the longer Ridgeway Challenge.

Race details

Date: Saturday 30th May 2026. Distance and elevation: 60 km with 1000 m+ of ascent. Navigation: route marked. Time allowed: 10 hours. Maximum field: 250 runners. Minimum age: 20. Classification: UTMB World Series Index Race. License: TRA License 7125. The race is held under UKA rules. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom East of England Hertfordshire

Race information

Website

60 km

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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Middlesex Cross County Championships

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