Cotswold Way Century
Chipping Campden, United Kingdom • 19-20 Sep 2026
Event overview
The Cotswold Way Century is a single-stage trail running event on Saturday 19th to Sunday 20th September 2026. The route runs from Chipping Campden to Bath along the Cotswold Way National Trail and is approximately 102 miles. The course follows public rights of way and includes some road sections, hard stone tracks, grassy paths, and ploughed fields. Route waymarking is primarily the existing Cotswold Way markers; occasional additional markings may appear near checkpoints or where the route has multiple options. Participants must respect road regulations on sections that are not on trails.
Logistics and entries
The event is based at Chipping Campden School, Cidermill Lane, Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire, GL55 6HU. Participants have 32 hours to complete the course, with intermediate cut-offs along the way. Minimum age is 21 on the event date. Entries open 1 October 2025 and close 1 September 2026. There are 25 entries recorded so far. Entry fees are listed for UKA members and non-members, with higher fees applying from 1 January 2026. Entry includes a race number, live tracking, full route GPX, food stations, medical support, and finishers buckle; Sub 24 hour buckles are also noted. Optional purchases include a tech t-shirt, hoodie, and professional photos. XCover insurance is available as an extra. The event is organised by Cotswold Trail Events. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.