1st Half
Sat 22 Jun 2024 Cirencester, Gloucestershire, UK

Cotswold Way Challenge | 1st Half

The second half option of the Thames Path Challenge from Runnymede along the meandering river through Cookham to Henley-on-Thames, home of the regatta, to a celebration finish and family BBQ.

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  • Sat 22 Jun 2024
Royal Agricultural University, Cirencester > Wotton-under-Edge, Wotton-under-Edge

1st Half

06:45

£139

Age 16 & over

  • 53 km trail running + 1630 m ascent

Overview

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!

Highlights

  • Walk, jog or run an ultra

    Support and hospitality all the way over the finish line.

  • Take in the picture-perfect Cotswolds

    Follow the Cotswold Way to uncover the fabulous views and rolling hills along the way.

  • Full distance, half or quarter

    It's up to you! Options to suit a range of abilities and goals.

This event is part of Cotswold Way Challenge.

  • Event village
  • Newcomers
  • Teams
  • Virtual option

Solo or with others

Taking on an ultra trek or run is a serious challenge and tough for most people, but also achievable with the right training plan which you'll get access to when you sign up. This challenge is fully supported meaning it's the perfect way to have-a-go at a longer distance.

Charity challenge

Fundraising for a cause close to your heart is part of the challenge and you'll receive a wealth of support, advice and tips from your chosen charity to make sure you smash your fundraising target.

  • Bag storage
  • Bag transfer
  • Bar
  • BBQ
  • Cafe
  • Changing facilities
  • Entertainment
  • Music
  • Rural
  • Showers
  • Toilets

Event HQ

Royal Agricultural University
Stroud Road
Cirencester
Gloucestershire
GL7 6JS
UK

  • Check points
  • Distance markers
  • Entertainment
  • First aid
  • Food stations
  • Hilly
  • Marshals
  • Mass start
  • Point to point
  • Return transport
  • Sleeping facilities
  • Sweeper
  • Toilets
  • Water stations
  • Way markers

The 1st Half Cotswold Way loop will start at basecamp in Cirencester, finishing in Wotton-under-Edge, the route is perhaps the toughest loop with steep ascents and descents taking you into the heart of this beautiful landscape. 

  • Chip timing
  • Event app
  • Goody bag
  • GPS tracking
  • Map
  • Massage
  • Medal
  • Pre-event training sessions
  • Training plan
  • T-shirt

Included before

  • Dedicated challenge app to help you prepare
  • Challenge manual and event guides
  • Training walks and runs
  • Kit and equipment lists – discounts and advice
  • Preparation videos and pre-event briefing
  • Online forums – meet fellow challengers

Included on the challenge

  • Rest stops every ~12.5km – covered with seating, toilets & rest areas
  • Free food and drinks – catering to all dietary requirements
  • First aid support – at stops and en route
  • Fully signed route and online maps
  • Chip-timing – keeping track of you
  • Trek Masters – to help guide you
  • Baggage transfer service
  • Emergency support and route pick-ups
  • Shuttles for retirees to take you forward
  • Bookable transfers before and after your challenge
  • Medal, t-shirt and glass of fizz at the finish

Charity places

These charities have places in the event. To secure your place, select a charity, complete the form and follow the instructions.

Mental health

Mind

The mental health charity.

  • Technical t-shirt
  • Fundraising support
  • Fundraising materials
  • Training plan
  • Training guide
  • Online training zone

Sign up
£15

Fundraise
£395

Children

Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity

Helping the hospital offer a better future to seriously ill children across the UK.

  • Technical t-shirt
  • Fundraising support
  • Fundraising materials

Sign up
£20

Fundraise
£395

Children

Dreams Come True

Making dreams come true to bring joy to seriously ill children.

  • T-shirt
  • Fundraising support
  • Fundraising materials
  • Dedicated contact

Sign up
£30

Fundraise
£395

Health and Medical

Stroke Association

Rebuilding lives after stroke.

  • Technical t-shirt
  • Fundraising support
  • Fundraising materials

Sign up
£22.50

Fundraise
£395

Disability

Mencap

Helping people with a learning disability to live their lives as they choose.

  • T-shirt
  • Running vest
  • Fundraising support
  • Fundraising materials
  • Training plan
  • Training guide
  • Submit fundraising up to 1 month after event

Sign up
£30

Fundraise
£395

Cancer

Macmillan Cancer Support

No one should have to face cancer alone.

  • Technical t-shirt
  • Personalised running vest
  • Fundraising support
  • Fundraising materials
  • Training plan
  • Training guide
  • Exclusive social group

Sign up
£15

Fundraise
£395

Cancer

Prostate Cancer UK

Funding research to stop prostate cancer killing men.

  • Technical t-shirt
  • Fundraising support
  • Fundraising materials

Sign up
£15

Fundraise
£395

Homelessness

St Mungo's

Ending homelessness, rebuilding lives.

  • T-shirt
  • Fundraising support
  • Fundraising materials
  • Training plan
  • Online training zone
  • Dedicated contact

Sign up
£30

Fundraise
£395

Health and Medical

Parkinson's UK

Find a cure and improve life for everyone affected by Parkinson’s.

  • Technical t-shirt
  • Fundraising support
  • Fundraising materials
  • Dedicated contact

Sign up
£15

Fundraise
£395

  • Age 16 & over
  • Entries open
  • Charity entries open
  • Charity places
  • Enter online
  • Event merch available
  • Series discount

16 and 17 year olds need to be accompanied by an adult.