The Ridgeway Challenge 86 Miles incorporating the British Trail Running Championships Ultra Distance
The Ridgeway Challenge through-the-night running event is 86 miles along a 5000 year old trackway through the Chiltern Hills and North Wessex Downs (along Grim's Ditch for several miles); Barbury Castle and Liddington Castle (hill forts) en route.
The way is marked throughout; 9,000 feet of ascent; most check points managed by local running clubs.
To qualify you must have completed at least a 30 mile ultra (24 hour events etc are fine) since January 2019 (nineteen).
Current Course Records
M: 2015 Dan Lawson 12h 07m
F: 2017 Sarah Burns-Morwood 14h 00m
See ridgewaychallenge.com for online entry
Entries up to 31st May 2020 (Early-bird discount)
£68/70*
Entries between 1st June 2020 to 14th August 2020 (Standard price)
£82/84*
*Affiliated members are either members of the TRA or registered with UK Athletics. This entry fee includes the £2 reduction from the entry fee in accordance with the UK Athletics Rules.
There are two start times:
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10:00 for runners expecting to take more than 24 hours. Maximum time allowed is 28 hours.
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12:00 for runners wanting to compete in the British Trail Running Championships Ultra Distance. Max time allowed is 26 hours
Finishers receive 1st, 2nd and 3rd place medals, finisher medal. Medals are £5 at the finish. Medals are re-useable.
The Race Director for 2020 is Tim Mitchell, Championship Secretary for the TRA.
Race Permit from the Trail Running Association is published when known.