Cotswold Half Way

Cotswold Half Way

Cotswold Half Way is a single-stage trail running event of approximately 47 miles along the Cotswold Way National Trail, running from Chipping Campden to Painswick. The route follows public rights of way and the existing Cotswold Way waymarkers. Organisers may add occasional markings near checkpoints or where there is more than one route option, and official diversions may alter the overall distance.

The course includes sustained climbs and descents, a few road sections, hard stone tracks, grassy paths and ploughed fields. There are intermediate cut-offs along the route; participants have 15 hours to complete the course. There are no road closures, so road regulations apply on sections that are not on trails.

Event entries are limited by an age minimum of 21 years and have a published entry period from 1 October 2025 to 1 September 2026. Entry fees are shown for UKA members and non members. Entry includes a race number, live tracking, access to a full route GPX file, food stations and on-course support, medical cover, and a finishers medal. There are optional purchases such as a tech t-shirt, a hoodie, professional race photos, and an add-on XCover insurance option.

The event is organised by Cotswold Trail Events and uses Chipping Campden as its start area. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.