Cheddar Gorge Challenge

Cheddar Gorge Challenge - Cheddar Gorge, Somerset

The Cheddar Gorge Challenge is an off road running event on Sunday 14 June 2026 at Warren Farm, Charterhouse, Somerset (BS40 7XR). The event takes place across the Cheddar Gorge and the Mendip Hills, a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Distances offered:

• 1 km
• 3 km
• 6 km
• 10 km
• Half Marathon
• Marathon

The Marathon and Half Marathon are included on the UTMB Index for 2026 (Marathon 50 km index; Half Marathon 20 km index). There is a 3 hour cut off for runners to start lap 2 of the Marathon. Omnium competitors combine a long distance choice (6 km, 10 km or Half Marathon) with a 100 m sprint, a 1 km middle distance and a hill climb; Half Marathon Omnium entrants must complete their long race within 3 hours 15 minutes to take part in the next events. Other distances have no formal cut offs but pure walking entries are not permitted.

Courses are waymarked and marshalled. Terrain includes open fields, flat stone paths and more technical rocky sections, with cliff top paths and views across the gorge and Somerset meadows. The Half Marathon and Marathon visit Beacon Batch, the highest point on the Mendips.

On site parking is available with a £5 per car charge payable locally. Camping can be booked on site. Facilities include toilets, coffee and food vans and a bag drop; there are no changing rooms. Feed stations are provided on course (1 for 6 km, 2 for 10 km, 4 for Half Marathon, 9 for Marathon) with water, electrolyte and a range of food including gluten free and vegan options; coke is provided in later marathon stages. Professional photos are available for purchase after the event. Routes are not suitable for canicross or buggy runners.

Finishers of 6 km and longer receive a two sided 10 cm by 10 cm event medal. All finishers are offered a post race buffet. Prizes are awarded by gender and age categories with the number of awards dependent on the number of finishers. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.