Sat 13 - Sun 14 Jun 2026 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 13 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 13 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 13 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 13 - Sun 14 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 13 - Sun 14 Jun
  • #5 of 8
Cirencester Basecamp, Cirencester

Full 100km continuous

07:00

Age 18 & over

£199

  • 100 km trail running + 2250 m ascent
  • Sat 13 - Sun 14 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 13 - Sun 14 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 13 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.

Event details

  • All fitness levels
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Event village
  • Families

Location

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

Races at event

  • Sat 13 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 13 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 13 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 13 - Sun 14 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 13 - Sun 14 Jun
  • #5 of 8
Cirencester Basecamp, Cirencester
Full 100km continuous

07:00

Age 18 & over

£199

  • 100 km trail running + 2250 m ascent
  • Sat 13 - Sun 14 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 13 - Sun 14 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 13 Jun
  • #8 of 8
Cirencester Basecamp, Cirencester
Cirencester 10km

12:00

Age 15 & over

£39

  • 10 km trail running + 200 m ascent

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