Cheddar Gorge Challenge
Charterhouse, United Kingdom • 14 Jun 2026
Event summary
The Cheddar Gorge Challenge is an off-road running event held on 14 June 2026 at Warren Farm, Charterhouse, Somerset (BS40 7XR). Distances on offer include fun runs and a choice of longer trail races, including an Omnium multi-event option. The event routes run across the Mendip Hills and along the gorge cliff-top path, passing open meadows, Roman mining remains and World War II bunkers. Terrain includes open fields, flat stone paths and more technical rocky sections. All finishers of distances of 6km and longer receive a two-sided event medal.
- 1km
- 3km
- 6km
- 10km
- Half Marathon
- Marathon
The Omnium combines a long distance race (6km, 10km or Half Marathon) with a 100m sprint, a 1km middle distance and a hill climb. Marathon runners face a 3 hour cut off to start lap 2; Omnium competitors using the Half Marathon must finish within 3 hours 15 minutes to proceed.
Practical information
The event uses wave starts of about 100 runners. On-course provision includes multiple feed stations: 1 on the 6km, 2 on the 10km, 4 on the Half Marathon and 9 on the Marathon, supplying water, electrolyte and a mix of food including gluten-free, dairy-free and vegan options. Facilities at the venue include on-site parking (a £2/car charge payable locally), toilets, coffee and food vans, and a bag drop. Camping is available on site through the farm at a stated price of £10 per person per night. The routes are not suitable for buggy or canicross runners. Prize categories are defined by gender and age bands, with the number of awards depending on finishers per race. Professional race photos are available to purchase after the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.