Cotswold Way Century
Chipping Campden, United Kingdom • 19-20 Sep 2026
Event overview
The Cotswold Way Century is a single-stage, approximately 102 miles non-stop trail running event from Chipping Campden to Bath along the Cotswold Way National Trail. The event date is Saturday 19 to Sunday 20 September 2026. The event base is Chipping Campden School, Cidermill Lane, Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire, GL55 6HU, with the start in Chipping Campden at the Village Hall. Participants are allowed 32 hours to complete the course, with intermediate cut-offs along the route.
The route follows public rights of way and uses the existing Cotswold Way markers (acorn). There are no road closures on the route, so road regulations apply on sections that are not on trails. The surface is varied and very hilly, including short road sections, hard stone tracks, grassy paths and ploughed fields. Official diversions may be used if conditions change, which can alter the overall distance.
Entries, fees and support
Entries open 1 October 2025 and close 1 September 2026. Minimum age is 21 on the event date. At the time of publication there are 20 participants registered. Entry fees are listed as: UKA member £150.00 (rising to £175.00 from 01/01/2026) and non-member £152.00 (rising to £177.00 from 01/01/2026).
Entry includes a race number and live tracking, the full route GPX file, food stations and support, and medical cover. Finishers receive a buckle and there are separate Sub 24 buckles. Participants may purchase a tech t-shirt, hoodie or professional photos, and optional event insurance (XCover) is available. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.