If you're keen to take on a proper challenge, shape up, re-energise and support an important cause, this ultra will help you go further than ever before - whether you walk, jog or run your way to the finish line.
You'll be supported all the way from the moment you sign up with an event app, online guides, forums and training walks. On the challenge there are safe venues, camping options, fully signed routes, chip timing, marquee rest stops, fantastic food and drink and expert safety, medical and welfare teams to get you over the finish line where you'll receive a huge cheer, medal, glass of fizz, t-shirt, massage, BBQ and more!
100km, at your pace, through the day and night if you’re walking.
100km over 2 days, with optional camping packages at half way – or book a hotel or B&B – and rest!
New for this year and ideal if you want to ‘up your distance’ – without committing to a Full 100km – and you start with the fantastic 2nd Quarter scenery.
A scenic and tough ‘half’ Challenge – the best of the Cotswold Way.
Wotton to Cirencester.
Cirencester to Painswick.
Painswick to Wotton. A fantastic ‘Quarter’. Tough and amazing views!
New for this year – and ideal if you’re in and about Cirencester and want some exercise. Families welcome.
Event details are on the Cotswold Way Ultra Challenge listing.
These charities have places in the event. To secure your place, select a charity and complete the form to ask a question or get signed up.
Homelessness
Ending homelessness, rebuilding lives.
Sign up
£30
Fundraise
£360
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Animals
For a world where every cat is treated with kindness and an understanding of its needs.
Sign up
£22.50
Fundraise
£360
Children
Helping the hospital offer a better future to seriously ill children across the UK.
Sign up
£15
Fundraise
£360
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Social welfare
Working to end serious alcohol harm in the UK.
Sign up
£30
Fundraise
£360
Health and Medical
Rebuilding lives after stroke.
Sign up
£22.50
Fundraise
£360
Cancer
Beating bowel cancer together.
Sign up
£15
Fundraise
£360
Mental health
The mental health charity.
Sign up
£15
Fundraise
£360
Every year hundreds of challengers get a discounted charity place in this event and fundraise for charity. While this is hugely beneficial to the charity it gives the participant advantages too, from saving tens of pounds on the registration fee to supporting a cause that is close to your heart and much more.
Committing to raising money for charity gives you motivation to get outside and train, plus all of these extras which will elevate your event experience:
Charities know that raising money is all part of the challenge, which is why they provide advice, branded materials and a personalised online fundraising page to help the donations roll in. Think videos for social media, branded imagery and testimonials from previous participants.
Whether this is your first ultra or your fifth, you'll need to train for it! You'll receive an in-depth training plan with guidance, plus many charities have access to expert coaches and elites too, who can provide exclusive tips for your challenge preparation. Experts include Runningwithus, Full Potential and Olympic champions.
When you show up on the day, people need to be able to see clearly that you're supporting a charity. Most charities will give you a branded and personalised t-shirt or vest for the big day, and often a training top too.
You won't be the only person taking part for that charity, so it's well worth meeting others through the charity's invite-only social media pages! You can organise to meet up for training days, chat with the charity's expert coaches and share tips and stories with each other to keep the motivation levels high.
Ultra challenges and charity fundraising go hand-in-hand - which charity will you go the distance for?