Have you got what it takes to conquer the oldest path in Britain? The Ridgeway has endured 5,000 years. You just have to last 50 or 100km.

Take on this fantastic event over one or two days, and fundraise to support SSAFA's work within the Armed Forces community. 

Find out for yourself what draws 3,000 people from around the world each year to follow in the footsteps of Romans, Vikings and mythical warriors in their quest to reach the ancient stone circle at Avebury!

Threshold Sports believe in opening up Ultras for All and from sign up to the finish line, they will support you every step of the way along this incredible journey! With a completion rate of over 90% this is the perfect first ultra for newcomers, and a fantastic event for long-distance veterans. 

The Race to the Stones will be a challenge for all ages, experience and fitness levels. Whether you’re a seasoned runner, patient plodder or weekend walker you can choose the event right for you: camp over the weekend, take on 100km in one go, or 50km in one day. Grit and determination will get you to the finish and secure those memories to last a life-time.

Course Options:

100km Two Days, with camping
100km Non-Stop
50km Day One (Saturday 12 July)
50km Day Two (Sunday 13 July)

Registration fee: £75 (100km 2-days inc. camping) / £55 (100km non-stop) / £45 (50km Day 1 or Day 2 only, ex. camping)

Minimum fundraising: £550 (100km non-stop & over 2 days) / £350 (50km Day 1 or Day 2 only)

Register online here!

What’s included?

• Training program tailored to all levels
• Fully signposted trails for navigation in day & night conditions 
• Routes through heritage sites, AONBs and along National Trails 
• Fully stocked pit stops including cereal bars, chocolate, sweets, fresh fruit, crisps, sandwiches and more 
• Hot meals, showers, drinks and sports nutrition 
• Bag transport to the finish 
• Qualified medical personnel at all pit-stops & medical clinics at basecamp & finish points 
• Finisher’s medal 
• Individual chip timing throughout the event 
  
  

If you would like any more information, please email teamssafa@ssafa.org.uk or call 020 4566 7952.