Event
Race To The Stones 2026
Run 4 Cancer in the 'Race To The Stones' ultramarathon and help British families living with cancer. We have subsidised charity places available. Simply enter your contact details below to secure your place and we'll be in touch.
- Help families living with cancer
- Subsidised entry fee
- Low minimum sponsorship
- Run with your friends
Race To The Stones 2026
WALK IT, JOG IT or RUN IT!
The Ridgeway has endured 5,000 years of human activity. Have you got what it takes to conquer the oldest path in Britain?
Find out for yourself why 3,000 people from around the world take part in this event each year. They come to follow in the footsteps of Romans, Vikings and mythical warriors in their quest to reach the ancient stone circle at Avebury in Wiltshire (the largest prehistoric stone circle in the world).
With a range of courses to choose from (30 Km to 100 Km), this is a challenge for all ages, experience and fitness levels. Along the way, you’ll pass by countless historic sites including Grim’s Ditch, Liddington Hill Fort, The Uffington White Horse, Barbury Castle, The Hackpen White Horse, the historic village of Goring-on- Thames and Avebury Henge (Standing Circle).
Whether you’re a seasoned runner, patient plodder or weekend walker, this could be the perfect way to break into ultra events. The race organisers boast a completion rate of 90% thanks to an incredible track record of supporting long distance athletes complete arduous challenges.
Date
- 11-12 July 2026
The Route
Thames Valley 50 Km: Cross England’s longest river at the halfway mark before finishing with a triumphant climb towards the iconic Lattin Down Basecamp finish line.
The Ridgeline 50Km: An ideal choice for your first ultramarathon. Enjoy dramatic views of the vale to your north before finishing at the iconic Avebury Standing Stones.
100 Km Over Two Days: Explore the Ridgeway, Britain’s oldest road, along a remarkably isolated and unspoilt corner of Southern England. Traverse sweeping chalk downs and pass through ancient forests before finishing by the 5000-year old Avebury Standing Stones, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
100 Km Non-Stop: Explore the Ridgeway, Britain’s oldest road, along a remarkably isolated and unspoilt corner of Southern England. Traverse sweeping chalk downs and pass through ancient forests before finishing by the 5000-year old Avebury Standing Stones, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Already Have Your Own Place?
If you already have your own place and would like to Run 4 Cancer, we would be delighted! We can fully support you with a training plan and a high performance Run 4 Cancer running vest… perfect for both training in and also for race day! Just fill in the contact form below and we’ll get in touch right away! Thank you.
Apply For Your Place
We have a number of subsidised places available. All we ask is that you raise a minimum of £500.00 sponsorship in support of Run 4 Cancer. We set very low minimum sponsorship funds and fully understand that the cost of living crisis is impacting people’s ability to sponsor people. To reserve your Run 4 Cancer place, sign up on the form here. Many thanks for your support! We really appreciate it.
Run 4 Cancer - About Us
Set up by a team of running enthusiasts, all of whom have lost a family member or a friend to cancer, Run 4 Cancer is primarily a provider of days out and short-breaks for British families affected by cancer. We give families something to look forward to during the most difficult of times. We also make grants to UK based care institutions and support research into the positive effects of exercise (e.g. running) and how it can help with cancer prevention and recovery. Find out more about us here.
