Barrows And Downs

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From AND-OVER Trail Events

  • Date Sat 11th October 2025
  • Time 08:00
  • Location Tilshead Water Tower. Tilshead. Salisbury SP3 4SG
  • Price £35.00 - £45.00
  • Races 2 races
  • Distances Half Marathon, Marathon

Event summary

Get ready for an unforgettable running experience at the Barrows And Downs event, organized by AND-OVER Trail Events, on Saturday, October 11th, 2025. Set against the breathtaking backdrop of Salisbury, Wiltshire, this exciting marathon and half marathon will take you through the historic landscapes of the Salisbury Plain, featuring ancient barrows that date back to 3500 BC.

Participants can look forward to two fantastic race options: a full marathon starting at 8:00 AM and a half marathon kicking off at 8:30 AM. Both routes, starting and finishing in Tilshead, promise stunning views of the Wiltshire Downs as you traverse byeways and footpaths. The car park opens at 6:30 AM, allowing plenty of time to prepare for your adventure. With the marathon having a 7-hour cut-off and the half marathon a 3.5-hour limit, runners of all abilities can join in on the fun. Don't forget your trail shoes to tackle these beautiful chalkland paths. Join us for a day filled with camaraderie, nature, and the thrill of running!

Barrows And Downs

Sat 11th October 2025

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Organiser's Description

This amazing Marathon and Half Marathon is set in the very historic southern area of the Salisbury Plain in Wiltshire. Running among the  ancient barrows dating back to 3500 BC.

Taking in the amazing views of many of the Wiltshire Downs.

TIMES.

Car park opens at 0630 hrs.

Marathon starts 0800 hrs. cut off 7 hrs

Half starts 0830 hrs. cut off 3.5 hrs.

Race briefings will be 15 mins before distance start time.

​ROUTES.

Both routes start and finish in Tilshead and follow byeways and footpaths through some of the most stunning chalkland Downs  around. 

The routes will be fully signed by the team the day before the event.

Trail shoes recommended.

Races

  • Half

    Sat 11th October 2025 (08:00)

    £35.00

    CLOSED
  • Marathon.

    Sat 11th October 2025 (08:00)

    £45.00

    CLOSED

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6 reviews

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Philip

·7 months ago

Great course, good signage, well organised, easy parking, good atmosphere, 4 aid stations, great marshalls.
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Stuart

·7 months ago

Great race, well organsied, cracking course and just easy to book, find and take part in. Thanks to the organisers!!
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James

·7 months ago

A brilliant event. Challenging course (although was my first marathon), fantastically organised and signposted, and really friendly stewards at aid stations and throughout. Highly recommend this to anyone who wants to do a trail marathon.
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Paul

·7 months ago

Fantastic event, well run and organised. Great course.
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Corinne

·a year ago

Great race, good facilities (no toilet queues) and really nice race director and team. They even organised good weather for us. Always a bonus. Would recommend this race. Hey, I might even step up to the marathon next time.
DM
Dave

·a year ago

Fantastic event! The route was fantastic, it was really well signed and all the staff were super friendly and helpful. Will definitely be back!
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Location

A360, Salisbury, SP3 4, United Kingdom

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