Tempo Trail Races

Tempo Trail Races

Tempo Trail Races is a one day trail running event in the Cotswolds on Sunday 2 May 2027 offering six race distances and a relay option.

Distances

• 100KM Ultra
• 50KM Ultra
• 100KM Ultra Relay (teams of two, each does about 50KM)
• Marathon
• Half Marathon
• 10K

The Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K start and finish at Ilmington. The 50KM is a point to point route from Ilmington to Hailes. The relay covers the full 100KM route with one runner completing the outward leg and the second runner the return leg. The 100KM option can be completed in one go or stopped at the halfway point; cut off points are located at the halfway mark and at Blockley and a lift back to the start will be provided if required.

All races except the 10K have feed stations. The 100KM route has stations at Mickleton, Broadway, Hayles Fruit Farm, Ford, Blockley, Aston Magna and Ebrington. A baggage drop is available at Ilmington and ultra runners can leave kit for the Hayles halfway point.

Entry is by online booking only and places are limited. Prices vary by distance. Prizes are awarded to the first three male and female finishers for each distance on gun time. Trackers are provided for the 50KM and 100KM races. Bone conduction headphones are the only approved headphone type on course.

Suggested kit for the longer races includes trail footwear, at least one litre of water at the start, nutrition, waterproofs, map, tracker, headlamp and a basic first aid kit. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.