Race To The Stones
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Race to the Stones
Race to the Stones follows the Ridgeway from Lewknor to the Avebury Stone Circle, finishing at the 5000-year-old Avebury Standing Stones, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The route passes a series of historic sites including Grim's Ditch, Goring on the Thames, Liddington Hill Fort, the Uffington White Horse, Barbury Castle and the Hackpen White Horse.
Distances offered:
- 50 km
- 100 km non-stop
- 100 km over two days
The 100 km route totals approximately 1350 m of elevation gain and mainly uses non-technical trails, chalk downs, ancient forests, stretches of quiet tarmac and riverside paths. The event has a cut-off of 25+ hours and offers multiple pricing tiers and payment plans; charity entry options include reduced fees from £50.
Pre-event support includes tailored training plans and regular webinars. On course, trails are signposted, individual chip timing is used, and seven main pitstops provide food and drink; the halfway basecamp on Lattin Down offers hot food, showers and live entertainment. Safety measures include independent route risk assessments, rapid response paramedic teams, qualified medical personnel at pitstops, medical clinics at basecamp and finish, and a centralised event control system.
Additional services include bag transfer, bookable shuttles and parking, optional trackers and event photography. Finish amenities include a finisher’s medal, live MC, finish line photographer, spectator zones with food and drink, and shower facilities. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
