Salisbury Plain Summer Edition - Marathon, Half Marathon & 50 Mile

Sat, Jun 14, 2025
Ludgershall, Ludgershall
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Take to the Salisbury Plain for a trail event on the largest military training area in the UK. The half marathon, marathon and 50 mile courses will be challenging but with some of the best views in Wiltshire. Come to test your trail technique and leave with a medal.

Marathon, Half Marathon and 50 km Ultra

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Sat, Jun 14, 2025

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Ludgershall, United Kingdom

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Where and when

Location
Ludgershall, Andover SP11 9RR, UK
Start times
Marathon: 8:00 AMHalf Marathon: 8:30 AM50 km Ultra: 7:30 AM

Event summary

Here are the distances available for Salisbury Plain Summer Edition - Marathon, Half Marathon & 50 Mile
Marathon
26.2mi
£50
Half Marathon
13.1mi
£40
50 km Ultra
50km
£60

Route information

See if you have what it takes to tackle this half marathon or marathon and 50km ultra around Salisbury Plain, the UK's largest Military Training Area.
The course around the sparse terrain offers stunning views of the plain as you battle the elements and the land. The start and finish of this route will be at Old Fowler Barracks. The route is on well established footpaths and byways but we recommend trails shoes as it can get muddy.

What's included

  • Finisher's Medal
  • Prizes for top finishers
  • Fully stocked aid stations
  • Full medical cover
  • Marshalled road crossings
  • Fully marked route

How to get there

Ludgershall, Andover SP11 9RR, UK
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Parking
Parking will be available at the start/finish line.

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Event day logistics

06:30 Car Park opens
07:15 Ultra race briefing
07:30 Ultra starts
07:45 Marathon race briefing
08:00 Marathon starts
08:15 Half Marathon race briefing
08:30 Half Marathon starts
Please arrive at least 30 minutes before race time to ensure plenty of time for registration and warm-up.
Cut-Off Times
The cut-off times for the events are as follows:
  • 10 hours for the 50 km
  • 7 hours for the Marathon
  • 3.5 hours for the Half Marathon
Age Requirements
All runners must be aged 18 or older on race day.

FAQs

What is the cut-off time for the Salisbury Plain Summer Edition?
There's a cut-off time of 3.5 hours for the half marathon, 7 hours for the marathon and 14 hours for the 50 mile race.
Will there be support on the Salisbury Plain Summer Edition routes?
Yes, there are aid stations along the route and marshalled road crossings. The route is fully marked.
Can I wear headphones during the Salisbury Plain Summer Edition?
You can wear headphones but it is advised against as you will need to cross roads during the event.
What surface will the Salisbury Plain Summer Edition be run on?
This is an off road event and weather dependent, you may consider wearing trail shoes.

Reviews

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Results & Photos

33 Broadwick St, London W1F 0DQ

Reg number 10083277

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