Race to the Stones 2023

  • 8 July, 2023 - 9 July, 2023
  • Lewknor, Watlington
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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 100km while you Race to the Stones!

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% Race to the Stones is the perfect 1st ultra.

This is a challenge for all ages, experience and fitness levels. Whether you’re a seasoned runner, patient plodder or weekend walker – choose to 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.

If this sounds like the perfect challenge for you then, sign up today for the Race to the Stones 2023!

We provide compassionate care and support for people in our community with a life-limiting illness. Our focus is on quality of life, helping patients to live well and die well.

We give care and support to patients and their families across a 700sq mile area, which includes Bath & North East Somerset (B&NES) and parts of Wiltshire and Somerset.

Our services are provided whenever and wherever they are needed; at home or in the Hospice. We respect the uniqueness of each patient and their family, and empower them to choose the type of care they receive.

For any questions or if you’d like to hear more information, please drop us an email at communityfundraising@dorothyhouse-hospice.org.uk or give us a call on 01225 721480

What's Included?

The event takes place on Saturday 8 and Sunday 9 July 2023. You can read the full itinerary on the Race to the Stones website.

  • Training programme 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