Testway Ultra
Testway Ultra is a trail ultra held from Linkenholt Activity Center in Andover, Hampshire, following the established Testway footpath toward Totton in Southampton. The route runs the length of Hampshire from the Northern Hampshire/Berkshire border to the southern town of Totton.
Distances include:
- 50 mile Ultra Marathon
- 40 mile Ultra Marathon
The event uses a fully signed route with high visibility signage on the final section for those still running as light fades. Aid stations are provided approximately every 10 miles and offer a mixture of sweet and savory snacks, water, juice and cola. Marshals are placed at major road crossings and a medical and safety team is present on route. There is a 14 hour cutoff for the event. Finisher medals are awarded to those who complete the event and prizes are given to the first, second and third male and female finishers. A coach shuttle back to Linkenholt from the finish in Totton is available for an additional £10; the same option applies for participants who withdraw and need transport to the finish. Entry fees are listed as £80 for the 50 mile and £70 for the 40 mile, with an optional £10 shuttle fee. No deferrals are allowed within four weeks of the event. This edition is in its tenth year. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
Times
50 mile:
Car park opens at 0630hrs.
Race Briefing at 0745hrs.
Race start at 0800hrs.
40 mile:
Car park opens at 0630hrs.
Race briefing at 0815hrs.
Race start at 0830.
We have a 14 hour cutoff for this event.
Route
The route is a very established footpath running the length of Hampshire. (The Testway)
The route will be fully signed by the team the day before the event. The last section of the route is marked using high viz signage for those still going as the sun goes down.
What you get:
- Fantastic start location in Linkenholt. With the stunning hills, red kites and buzzards over head this really is the perfect start to an epic journey.
- Our amazing well stocked aid stations every 10 miles with everything you need to help you refuel. A mixture of sweet and savory snacks, water, juice and coke on offer for you.
- Friendly marshals on road crossings on major roads.
- Very experienced medical and safety team on route to help you if needed.
- Fully marked route.
- Finisher medals for those who complete the event with winner prizes for first, second and third male and female.
This is a fantastic event in it’s 10th year growing in popularity all the time.
Transport options:
There is a coach option for this race for an additional £10. Please select this option when signing up. This is a shuttle bus service from the finish line in Totton back to your vehicle in Linkenholt.
If you pull out for any reason you will be transported to the finish line then will catch the bus if you have selected this option.
There will be NO deferrals after 4 weeks from the event.