Cotswold Way Ultra Challenge
Sat 21 - Sun 22 Jun 2025 Cirencester, Gloucestershire, UK

Cotswold Way Ultra Challenge

Challenge yourself in the rolling hills of the Cotswolds featuring the Cotswold Way itself, villages, footpaths and trails with fabulous views on route plus full support and hospitality.

8 races

  • Sat 21 Jun
  • #1 of 8
Cirencester Basecamp, Cirencester > Painswick, Stroud

1st Quarter

09:00

Age 14 & over

£89

  • 23 km trail running + 600 m ascent
  • Sat 21 Jun
  • #2 of 8
Painswick, Stroud > Wotton-under-Edge, Wotton-under-Edge

2nd Quarter

09:30

Age 14 & over

£89

  • 30 km trail running + 1000 m ascent
  • Sat 21 Jun
  • #3 of 8
Cirencester Basecamp, Cirencester > Wotton-under-Edge, Wotton-under-Edge

1st Half

07:00

Age 18 & over

£139

  • 53 km trail running + 1600 m ascent
  • Sat 21 - Sun 22 Jun
  • #4 of 8
Wotton-under-Edge, Wotton-under-Edge > Cirencester Basecamp, Cirencester

2nd Half

10:00

Age 18 & over

£139

  • 47 km trail running + 650 m ascent
  • Sat 21 - Sun 22 Jun
  • #5 of 8
Cirencester Basecamp, Cirencester

Full 100km continuous

07:00

Age 18 & over

£199

  • 100 km trail running + 2250 m ascent
  • Sat 21 - Sun 22 Jun
  • #6 of 8
Cirencester Basecamp, Cirencester

Full 100km over 2 days

07:00

Age 18 & over

£199

  • 100 km trail running + 2250 m ascent
  • Sat 21 - Sun 22 Jun
  • #7 of 8
Painswick, Stroud > Cirencester Basecamp, Cirencester

3/4 Challenge

09:30

Age 18 & over

£169

  • 76 km trail running + 1650 m ascent
  • Sat 21 Jun
  • #8 of 8
Cirencester Basecamp, Cirencester

Cirencester 10km

12:00

Age 15 & over

£39

  • 10 km trail running + 200 m ascent

Event overview

The Cirencester basecamp marks the start of the 100km looped route through the heart of the Cotswolds, providing a stunning setting for 2,000 adventurers to test themselves.

Rolling hills, villages, the Cotswold Way, footpaths and trails, with some fabulous views en route. You’ll get full support and hospitality, including optional ‘university style’ accommodation at basecamp, and with three-quarter, half, quarter and a Cirencester 10km distance option also - there’s a Cotswold’s Challenge for everyone.

The Ultra Challenge Experience

This challenge is part of the UK's number one series of trek and trails runs for a wide range of ages, fitness and experience levels.

Choose your challenge and do it at your pace. The level of support enables you to go further, whilst enjoying the great outdoors, camaraderie, and the challenge. There are marquee rest stops, lots of food and drink, medical and massage teams, with a fully signed route to guide you.

A big finish-line celebration awaits with an amazing sense of achievement and once the aches subside you’ll feel energised, up for more of life’s real challenges – and, maybe, personal horizons redefined.

  • All fitness levels
  • Event village
  • Families
  • Newcomers

Your challenge, your way

Whether you’re a walker and new to challenge events, an experienced trekker, a marathon enthusiast upping the distance, or a seasoned ultra runner after UTMB points – there’s an Ultra Challenge® for you! Walk, Jog, or Run at your pace, as an Individual or a Team, for a charity of your choice or just for you. There’s an Ultra March® option for ‘fast walkers’ – and a new ‘Solo Challenger’ start time to join up with others.

Best support & hospitality

This Ultra Challenge® famously lays on the best support and hospitality available on any UK endurance-style event. This enables you to step up and confidently tackle an 'Ultra' distance, with the best chance of success - and to enjoy your challenge! Here's a summary:

Before

  • Challenge app
  • Facebook forum
  • Training guides
  • Fundraising support
  • Training walks and runs
  • Video briefings
  • Travel planning
  • Parking

During

  • Baggage transfers
  • The start line
  • Chip timing and tracking
  • Rest stops
  • Food and drink
  • Medical support
  • Camping

Along the route

  • Fully signed route
  • Apps, maps and GPS
  • Route safety experts
  • Emergency response
  • Trek masters
  • 24 hour control room

After

  • Finish line experience
  • Finish times and certificate
  • Shuttles and transfers
  • Hot meal
  • Medical care and follow up
  • Deals on future challenges

  • Accommodation
  • Bag storage
  • Bag transfer
  • Bar
  • BBQ
  • Cafe
  • Camping
  • Changing facilities
  • Entertainment
  • Free parking
  • Music
  • Rural
  • Showers
  • Toilets
  • Urban

Event HQ

Cirencester Basecamp
Cirencester
Gloucestershire
GL7
UK

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Accommodation

Cirencester - Friday and Saturday:

  • Stay at the ‘university hall’ accommodation 
  • Single and twin rooms available
  • Pre-registration on Friday 
  • Saturday breakfast included
  • Baggage storage, hot showers and more

Charity places

Charity places are also available in this event. Secure your place now with one of our charity partners.

Get charity place

Races at event

  • Sat 21 Jun
  • #1 of 8
Cirencester Basecamp, Cirencester > Painswick, Stroud

1st Quarter

09:00

Age 14 & over

£89

  • 23 km trail running + 600 m ascent
  • Sat 21 Jun
  • #2 of 8
Painswick, Stroud > Wotton-under-Edge, Wotton-under-Edge

2nd Quarter

09:30

Age 14 & over

£89

  • 30 km trail running + 1000 m ascent
  • Sat 21 Jun
  • #3 of 8
Cirencester Basecamp, Cirencester > Wotton-under-Edge, Wotton-under-Edge

1st Half

07:00

Age 18 & over

£139

  • 53 km trail running + 1600 m ascent
  • Sat 21 - Sun 22 Jun
  • #4 of 8
Wotton-under-Edge, Wotton-under-Edge > Cirencester Basecamp, Cirencester

2nd Half

10:00

Age 18 & over

£139

  • 47 km trail running + 650 m ascent
  • Sat 21 - Sun 22 Jun
  • #5 of 8
Cirencester Basecamp, Cirencester

Full 100km continuous

07:00

Age 18 & over

£199

  • 100 km trail running + 2250 m ascent
  • Sat 21 - Sun 22 Jun
  • #6 of 8
Cirencester Basecamp, Cirencester

Full 100km over 2 days

07:00

Age 18 & over

£199

  • 100 km trail running + 2250 m ascent
  • Sat 21 - Sun 22 Jun
  • #7 of 8
Painswick, Stroud > Cirencester Basecamp, Cirencester

3/4 Challenge

09:30

Age 18 & over

£169

  • 76 km trail running + 1650 m ascent
  • Sat 21 Jun
  • #8 of 8
Cirencester Basecamp, Cirencester

Cirencester 10km

12:00

Age 15 & over

£39

  • 10 km trail running + 200 m ascent