Race all the Ridgeway to Avebury Stones, the R86
Checkpoints 5 to 9
This page contains the more detailed information about the event. Familiarise yourself with this information as it will make your event more enjoyable and help your support crews too if you have one.
Checkpoint 6, East Isley
Checkpoint 6 is at 50.4 miles and is 7 miles past checkpoint 5.
This checkpoint has changed from 2022 (previously at Bury Down car park).
No access for support crews - please see the support crew tab for alternative locations.
Cut off: 02:30
Checkpoint 5, Goring
Checkpoint 5, Goring Village Hall, is at 43.3 miles and is 9 miles past checkpoint 4. Hot food available here.
Runners have access to their drop bag at this location.
Note this checkpoint has changed from 2022 (previously at South Stoke).
No access for support crews - please see the support crew tab for alternative locations.
Cut off: Midnight
Checkpoint 7, Sparsholt Firs, OX12 9XB
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Checkpoint 7 is at 61.5 miles and 11 miles past checkpoint 6.
Support crews can park at this location - there is parking on both sides of the road in car parks.
Cut off: 06:00
Checkpoint 8, Foxhill, SN4 0DR
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Checkpoint 8 is at 69.4 miles and 8.9 miles past checkpoint 7.
Note that the checkpoint location is around 200m further on the Ridgeway that in previous years.
Support crews can park at this location but note that this is a small car park. There is a layby on the road which provides some additional spaces.
Cut off 08:40
Checkpoint 9, Barbury Castle, SN4 0QH
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Checkpoint 9 is at 79.9 miles and 10.5 miles past checkpoint 8.
Support crews can park at this location.
Cut off: 12:00
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