Ridgeway Challenge 86 Miles

21 August 2021 - 22 August 2021
Ivinghoe Beacon, Buckinghamshire, UK (England)
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138 KM
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130 Runners
Difficulty:    advanced
ENTRY FEE:    88 GBP
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The Ridgeway Challenge 86 Miles 

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).  Strava screen shots are permitted, similar apps too.

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)
£86/88* 

Entries between 1st June 2020 to 14th August 2020 (Standard price)
£96/98* 

*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:

  • 10:00 for runners expecting to take more than 24 hours. Maximum time allowed is 28 hours.
  • 12:00 for runners wanting to compete in the British Trail Running Championships Ultra Distance. Max time allowed is 26 hours

Medals are £5 at the finish.  Medals are re-useable, every runners receives a ribbon.

The Race Director for 2021 is Tim Mitchell for the TRA.

Race Permit from the Trail Running Association is published when known.

Event Organiser

Tim Mitchell

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An ultra distance race including at least two of the following activities such as running, swimming, cycling, kayaking, skiing and climbing. It may also include different climatic conditions (eg ice, snow, humidity, cold water, mud or heat).

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Increase of up to 2000 metres with very challenging climatic conditions (e.g. ice, snow, humidity, heat or at high altitude)

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Very experienced long distance ultra runners (min 3 years’ experience) or are doing regular long distance running (>50 miles) with elevation and conditions shown (where possible). Admission to these races is often subject to receipt of a recent medical examination certificate. Purchase of specialist kit is often recommended for these races.

Expert

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Increase of up to 2000 metres with some challenging climatic conditions (e.g. ice, snow, humidity or heat)

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Experienced runners who have completed at least 4 ultras in last 12 months, or are doing regular long distance running (>50 miles) with elevation and conditions shown (where possible). Admission to these races may be subject to receipt of a recent medical examination certificate. Check with the race organiser regarding entry requirements.

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Runners who have completed several ultra distances or similar events, or are doing long distance running regularly, with elevation shown.

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Runners who have completed at least one ultra in last 6 months or are doing long distance running (>26 miles) regularly, with elevation shown.

Beginner

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First ultra event. Runners completing a marathon or doing regular long distance running (>26 miles) in the last 6 months.