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A historic ultra marathon | May 31st 2025

The Ridgeway Challenge

An 86-mile (139km) point-to-point trail running race along the entire length of The Ridgeway National Trail.

Embark on this historic journey from Ivinghoe Beacon in Hertfordshire to the Avebury Stones in Wiltshire, following a path that has endured for over 5,000 years.

Entry details More info

When?

Saturday, 31st May 2025 - 10:00

Distance & Elevation

86 miles (139km), 6060ft (1850m)

The Challenge

Complete the entire trail in 28 hours or less.

Entry Fee

£110 affiliated
£112 unaffiliated
*Next price rise on 1st January 2025

Status

 Entries open (currently around 25% full)

In partnership with

Trail Running Association
Precision Fuel & Hydration
UTMB Index Races
National Trust
The Ridgeway
Ugoku Projects

Race route UTMB World Series Index Race

The route follows the entire length of The Ridgeway National Trail, starting at Ivinghoe Beacon in the East and finishing at Avebury Stones in the West.

Thinking about entering? Check-out our extensive race info page, detailing all the key information.

More Race Info

The Medal

Each finisher will earn our coveted Ridgeway Challenge medal (it's massive in real life!)