Race to the Stones

[goffik]

This looks great! I'll not be doing it, but I bet I know at least one of us who's fit enough!

Take on the epic challenge of 100km on foot along the oldest path in Britain.

July 13th and 14th, 2013:- The Race to the Stones is a fully supported 100km route following in the footsteps of Romans, Vikings, farmers and traders along the iconic Ridgeway. You will pass Iron Age forts, ancient burial chambers, cross the mighty Thames and the mystical down-lands of Salisbury plain on your way to the finish line at the 3,000-year-old stone circle at Avebury.

Run it non-stop, or walk it over 2 days

You can choose to complete the 100km non-stop or break it into two days staying at our overnight base camp. You can also choose to enter as a team or on your own. It’s suitable for elite runners through to keen walkers so check out the site and step up for 2013.

http://www.racetothestones.com/

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[juamei]

Looks exciting, but pretty expensive.... would need some serious training as well

[AlanS]

I don't like the worn path through the grass shown on the publicity shot of the Avenue - has it been worn by the runners, or specially mowed as a trackway? Either way, I don't like the idea of hundreds (?) of runners that close to the stones.

I think I saw elsewhere that Pebs said she might be up for it?

[Nigel]

Ending Avebury Sun 14th July - are you thinking what I'm thinking?

It would be good if Pebs had a HA teeshirt - anyone still have a Megameet one?

[goffik]

I got some Megameet ones of old!

I think I saw Bicester mention it in Facebook, but not sure about Pebs...

As for the date - why the hell not?

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