Cotswold Way Ultra Challenge

Cirencester, United Kingdom • 13-14 Jun 2026

Cotswold Way Ultra Challenge : event details

The Cotswold Way Ultra Challenge takes place on 13-14 June 2026 with Cirencester as the basecamp. The event offers multiple distance options on a looped route through the Cotswolds, using footpaths, trails and sections of the Cotswold Way. The full continuous route is approximately 100 km with about 2250 m of climb. A two-day 'daylight' 100 km option splits the route into 53 km (about 1600 m climb) on day one and 47 km (about 650 m climb) on day two. Other route options include ~76 km, ~53 km, ~47 km, ~30 km, ~23 km and a 10 km Cirencester loop.

  • 100 km
  • 76 km
  • 53 km
  • 47 km
  • 30 km
  • 23 km
  • 10 km

There are solo and team entries, a Solo Challengers start option, a Trailblazerz category for faster runners, and an Ultra March category for walkers aiming for set time targets.

Support, logistics and costs

The event provides covered rest stops approximately every 12.5 km, with larger food stops every ~25 km, medical and massage teams, marquee welfare tents, and a timing system that scans progress at rest stops. The route is fully signed with arrows and glow-sticks at night, and an event App offers GPS tracking, route maps and training guides. Camping/hostel options and shuttle transfers to local stations are available; a campsite is usually provided near the halfway point for two-day options.

Self-funding registration fees listed for 2026 are: 100 km £199, 75 km £169, 50 km £139, 25 km £89, 10 km £39. Charity and multi-event funding options are also described. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

100 km
2250 m+
Full ~100km
75 km
3/4 Challenge ~75km
50 km
1/2 Challenge ~50km
25 km
1/4 Challenge ~25km
10 km
10 Km Challenge
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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