The 2024 will start at 1000 on Saturday 31st August 2024, with a 28 hour cut off, finishing at 1400 on Sunday 1st September 2024.

Qualification: In order to start the race, applicants must have completed an Ultra distance race of 30 miles or longer, between January 1st 2020 and race day. The event must be timed and have an official set of results. 

Entrants can sign up to the event before running a qualifier, but must update their qualifying information before race day.  Should an applicant find that they cannot qualify before the event the Refund Policy takes precedence.

Entries for 2024 open here at 1000 on September 30th 2023

Entry price for 2024  

The entry fee for 2024 is £115 (£113 for UKA Affiliated Runners) up to 31st December 2023. After that the fee moves to £125 (£123 for UKA Affiliated Runners).

Entrants must be at least 20 years old on the day of the event.

All entrants are automatically entered into the British Trail Running Championships - Ultra Distance and eligible for awards as a result.

Start Time/ Cut Off

For 2024 the start time is 1000.

The cut off time for the event is 28 hours.

Refund Policy 

Entrants can request a refund up to 4 weeks before race day. No refunds after this time, with the exception for pregnancy / postpartum (see below). The event does not allow entries to be deferred. Refunds are 70% of payment made.

Pregnancy / postpartum refunds:

Runners who notify us of pregnancy outside of 4 weeks prior to race day are eligible for a 100% refund.

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Overseas entrants may find this information useful. 

Should you have any queries regarding your application or payment contact rd@ridgewaychallenge.com