Race to the Stones
Explore the oldest path in Britain, taking in beautiful historic landmarks. Together we can fund breakthroughs for the Parkinson's community.
Location
Lewknor, Oxon, Rutland Farm
Date
11 to 12 July 2026
Sign up fee
From £45 to £75
Sponsorship
Starting from £350 to £550
Event details
This is a challenge for all ages, experience and fitness levels. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or weekend walker. Choose to camp over the weekend, take on 100km in one go, or 50km in one day.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.
Check out the 2025 event video here- RTTS 2025 event video.
What’s included:
- Training program tailored to all levels
- Fully signposted trails for navigation in day & night conditions
- 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
Your fundraising page
Your fundraising page will be automatically set up when you register. Just give it a personal touch and share it! All fundraising from our Royal Parks Half Marathon team will help fund vital research and support services that help everyone with Parkinson's and those who love and care for them.
In 2026, join our team for the Manchester Half Marathon and help us achieve our fundraising target of:
£41,000
£195 could fund a day of a Research Assistant’s time to prepare samples of brain tissue helping to find clues to what causes Parkinson’s.
£540 could fund a home visit from one of our Parkinson’s Local Advisers, helping a person living with Parkinson’s to navigate the complex challenges of social care, benefits and employment issues.
£2,250 could fund 2 weeks of a Speech and Language Therapist’s time, helping people living with Parkinson’s to gain confidence in being heard and understood.
Charity places are now open
Non-stop
The full 100km route in 1 go.
Registration fee: £55
Minimum sponsorship: £550
Weekender
The full 100km route across 2 days.
Registration fee: £75
Minimum sponsorship: £550
50km
1-day 50km event on Saturday or Sunday.
Registration fee: £45
Minimum sponsorship: £350
Find out more
Visit the Race to the Stones website for more information about the event.
Contact us
Contact our Events team on 020 7963 3966 or email events@parkinsons.org.uk.
