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.
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 40% full)
The 2025 edition of The Ridgeway Challenge has been selected as the British Trail Running Championships, Ultra Distance event.
First, second and third place in both the women's and mens events will be awarded Gold, Silver and Bronze British Athletics Medals.
Age Group prizes are awarded in five year categories from V35 all the way up to V80+.
Race route
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!)
