Conquer Britain’s Oldest Trail
Race to the Stones travels across the Ridgeway, the UK’s oldest footpath. Passing through ancient landscapes and ending at the iconic Avebury Standing Stones, this is no mere ultramarathon – it’s a journey on foot through 5000 years of history.
- Date: 11th – 12th July 2026
- Location: The Ridgeway
- Distances: 50km / 100km Non-Stop / 100km Over Two Days
- Cut-off: 25+ hours
- Price: From £45pp; payment plans available across all packages
EARLY BIRD CLOSING 3RD AUGUST
CHOOSE YOUR CHALLENGE
100K NON-STOP
11th July 2026
Explore the Ridgeway, Britain’s oldest road, along a remarkably isolated and unspoilt corner of Southern England. Traverse sweeping chalk downs and pass through ancient forests before finishing by the 5000-year old Avebury Standing Stones, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Early Bird price: £175
SELLING FAST – WHEN THEY’RE GONE, THEY’RE GONE
100K OVER TWO DAYS
11th July 2026
Explore the Ridgeway, Britain’s oldest road, along a remarkably isolated and unspoilt corner of Southern England. Traverse sweeping chalk downs and pass through ancient forests before finishing by the 5000-year old Avebury Standing Stones, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Early Bird price: £155 excluding camping / £245 including camping
DAY ONE – THAMES VALLEY 50K
11th July 2026
Cross England’s longest river at the halfway mark before finishing with a triumphant climb towards our iconic Lattin Down Basecamp finish line.
Early Bird price: £80
DAY TWO – RIDGELINE 50K
12th July 2026
An ideal choice for your first ultramarathon. Enjoy dramatic views of the vale to your north before finishing at the iconic Avebury Standing Stones.
Early Bird price: £80
RUN FOR CHARITY
Every year, Race to the Stones raises thousands for good causes via charity fundraiser participants.
Whether you’re taking on a 50km challenge or tackling the full 100km route, your charity of choice will part-fund your place and will provide you with all the support and materials to help you reach your target.
You’ll benefit from reduced entry fees starting at just £45 – and maybe some snazzy new kit to rock on race day!
What’s Included?
Our intention is to create ultras which anyone with a dose of grit and determination can finish. We believe you won’t find a better-supported ultra anywhere in the UK – or perhaps the world!
Preparation
From the moment you sign up we’re here to help you prepare for your ultramarathon
- Training plans tailored to your package and level, courtesy of Runna, our Official Training Partner
- Regular webinars in the build-up to the event covering all aspects of training and preparation
- Exclusive offers from our Event Partners and suppliers
- Our team are on-hand via event-specific inboxes to answer any questions you may have
- Thriving online forums with past and future participants, where you can ask questions and share advice
On The Trail
Take on some of the UK’s most iconic routes through breathtaking natural landscapes
- Fully signposted trails for easy navigation, day and night
- Our iconic routes pass through heritage sites, AONBs, and along National Trails
- Route checking and support throughout the event
- All routes and wave timings planned for minimal bottle-necks on the trail
- Individual chip timing throughout the event
- Event photographers at all the top spots along the trail
Safety
Safety really is our top priority – our approach has been refined over thousands of miles of experience
- Independent event and route risk assessments
- Rapid response paramedic teams throughout the event
- Qualified medical personnel at all pit-stops
- Medical clinics at the basecamp and finish points
- Centralised event control system for runner emergencies
- Additional support contingencies for extreme weather events
Food & Drink
Our fuelling provision is designed to suit everyone, from hardy walkers to elite athletes
- Our famous pit stops are truly top-of-the-line, stocking a wide variety of real food including cereal bars, chocolate, sweets, fresh fruit, crisps, sandwiches, tea, coffee, porridge and more
- Access to hot food at halfway and a free hot meal at the finish
- Cooked and continental breakfasts for those camping overnight
- Sports nutrition including electrolyte, hydration and recovery products from High5
- Additional food concessions at the Start, halfway and Finish for supporters
- Bars at the basecamp and at the finish
- Offerings for special dietary requirements throughout
Transport
We arrange transport for your bag and offer a range of bookable shuttles for those who can’t be dropped off or picked up
- Bag transfer to your finish line for all runners and walkers
- Bookable shuttles to and from the start and finish points (additional cost)
- Parking at the start and finish (additional cost)
- Subject to availability, we do our best to shuttle people to finish or basecamps in case of injury or withdrawal
The Finish
The grand finale has all you need for that unforgettable medal moment
- Top quality finisher’s medal
- Live MC welcoming you over the line
- Finish line photographer
- Hot meal when you cross the finish line
- Hot showers for all participants
- Spectator zones at the finish with food and drink concessions
- Onward shuttle options
- Merchandise stand
- Bag collection
Insurance
Your money is secure when booking with Threshold with refund, deferral, and transfer options
- Full refunds (excl. booking fee) in the case of event cancellation
- Deferral options if you can’t make the event
- Participant transfer options if you can’t make the event
- Enhanced booking insurance as an optional extra on registration
Optional Extras
Not enough? There are a few extras you can add on as well to make it the best possible weekend!
- Event merchandise via our Official Merchandise Partner, Pressio
- Shuttles to and from the start and finish
- Parking at the start and finish
- Individual Trackers to let friends and family follow along
- Individual event photos from Sportograf
Course Record Prize Fund
Beginning in 2025, ten years since Sarah Morwood set the women’s course record, we’ve been adding £1000 to the prize pool for any man or woman who breaks their respective gender’s course record.
In 2025, Hugh Tibbs set a new men’s course record of 7:41:56, earning the £1000 prize. The women’s course record remained unbroken, rolling over to 2026.
2026 Course Record Prize Funds
- Women’s Race: £2000
- Men’s Race: £1000
Full prize criteria here.
