The Ridgeway Challenge
Race details
Next edition - 31st May 2025
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.
The Ridgeway Challenge
£122/120 (UKA Affiliated)
There's 18 weeks until this race, enter now whilst there's plenty of time to train!
Key Information
Race held under UKA rules.
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+.
Route Map
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Last updated - Jan 2025 - New resources added
Route Description
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.
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Aid stations
There are nine checkpoints (see route description section for more details). All checkpoints will contain the following items.
- Water
- Coke
- Precision Fuel & Hydration - PH 1000 Electrolyte Drink (pre-mixed)
- Precision Fuel & Hydration - PF 30 Gels
- Precision Fuel & Hydration - PF 30 Chews
- Selection of crisps and sweets
- Pre-made sandwiches (jam, peanut butter, cheese)
- Selection of Fresh fruit (banana, orange, watermelon)
- Hot food - Available at South Stoke (CP5 - 41.7 miles / 67.1km)
- Hot water will be available at several locations (TBC)
Event base
We are extremely grateful to the National Trust for their support at both the start and finish of the trail.
The event registration and start takes place at the iconic Ivinghoe Beacon within the Ashridge Estate.
All the way at the finish, you'll be welcomed across the line at Avebury Manor.
Required gear
All runners will be required to carry the following items for the entirety of the run:
- Fully charged mobile phone (switched on throughout)
- Access to the route via GPX on your phone or watch, or via a paper map
- Water bottles/bladder capable of carrying a minimum of 1 litre
- Survival blanket or bag: 1.4m x 2m minimum
- Primary light source (min 75 lumens)
- Back up light source (min 25 lumen)
- Head covering (beanie or buff)
- Basic first aid supplies (plasters/tape/bandage/foil blanket)
- Re-usable soft cup
- Waterproof jacket (must have hood & sealed seams)
- Item of warm clothing (long sleeved base layer or fleece)
- Basic first aid supplies (plasters/tape/bandage)
- Cash or bank card
Entry details
Registration is £122 (or £120 to affiliated runners). Runners must be 20 or over to enter.
- Entry to race
- Event permitted by the TRA/UKA
- Huge finishers medal
- Chip timing with live results
- GPS Tracking
- Medical support
- Marked/marshalled route
- Drop bag at at CP5 and finish
- Event photos
Withdrawal options
By entering our race, you agree to the following withdrawal policy. This policy applies to all runners with the exception of women of cannot compete due to pregnancy.
*Entrants to The Ridgeway Challenge are entitled to defer their entry for up to 2 years, or receive a 90% entry voucher to use on any Runaway Racing event.
Credits can be used on future race entries, any time during the following 2 years.
Withdrawal requests must be completed online via our manage booking functionality.
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It was so well organised both in the weeks building up to it and on the day, and the course was so well marked you couldn’t possibly go wrong out there.
Darren
Chiltern Ridge 50km, 2021
Loved this! Course was beautiful and very well signposted. Friendly and really helpful marshals. Aid stations well stocked. Very well organised- would definitely do again.
Dee
Chiltern Ridge 50km, 2023
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