AND-OVER Trail Events Barrows & Downs Marathon
Marathon and half across the barrows and chalk downs around Tilshead
| Distance | Ascent | Per km |
|---|---|---|
| Barrows & Downs Marathon (26.2 miles) | 545 m | 13 m |
| Barrows & Downs Half Marathon (13 miles) | 280 m | 13 m |
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Pick your distance
7h cut-off, which needs 9:58/km
What you’re in for
A marathon and half marathon from Tilshead on the southern side of Salisbury Plain. The routes use byways and footpaths across open chalk downland and pass Neolithic long barrows, some dating to around 3500 BC. The climbs are steady rather than steep and the ridgelines give long views over the Wiltshire downs. The marathon starts at 08:00 with a 7-hour cut-off and the half at 08:30 with 3.5 hours. Both routes are fully signed the day before, and trail shoes are recommended. Start and finish is at Tilshead water tower. The event is listed as coming soon, with no date set yet.
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How to enter
No date announced for the next running yet. AND-OVER Trail Events’s site ↗ is where it will show up first.
Common questions
- The Barrows & Downs Marathon offers 2 distances: Barrows & Downs Marathon (26.2 miles) (42.2 km), Barrows & Downs Half Marathon (13 miles) (20.9 km).