Cotswold Half Way

Chipping Campden, United Kingdom • 19 Sep 2026

Event overview

The Cotswold Half Way is a licensed long-distance trail race run under UK Athletics rules and the Trail Racing Association (TRA). The course covers 47 miles of non-stop racing from Chipping Campden to Painswick along the Cotswold Way National Trail. The race takes place within the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Entry and regulations

The minimum age on race day is 21 years. Entries open on Wednesday 1st October. The event publishes a race brief and rules document and maintains race results, including results for 2024. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

UTMB 50K
47 mi
47 Miles
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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