- Sat 13 Jun 2026
12:00
Age 15 & over
£39
- 10 km trail running + 200 m ascent
Event overview
The Cirencester basecamp is the start of the full 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, including optional ‘university style’ accommodation at basecamp, and with 50km half, 25km quarter and a Cirencester 10K distance option also – there’s a Cotswolds Challenge for everyone.
The Ultra Challenge Experience
This endurance event is for a wide range of fitness and ages. Choose your distance and do it at your pace. The support enables you to go further, whilst enjoying the great outdoors and camaraderie.
There are marquee rest stops, plenty of food and drink, medical and massage teams, and a fully signed route with GPS tracking to guide you. A big finish-line celebration awaits with an amazing sense of achievement, and once the aches subside, you’ll feel energised and up for more of life’s challenges!
This event is part of Cotswold Way Ultra Challenge.
Event photos
Event video
Event community
- All fitness levels
- Beginner-friendly
- Event village
- Families
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 ITRA points, there’s an Ultra Challenge® for you! Walk, Jog, or Run, as an Individual or a Team, for a charity of your choice or just for you. On the Full and 1st Half challenges, there’s a new Ultra Trailblazerz® for ‘rapid runners’, and an Ultra March® option for ‘hasty hikers’, plus a friendly ‘Solo Challenger’ start time to join up with others.
The Cotswold Way Ultra Challenge® is fun, safe, and rewarding, with full support all the way, enabling you to push yourself further in stunning English countryside.
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!
- Circular route
- First aid
- Marshals
- Mass start
- Navigation not required
- Sweeper
- Undulating
- Way markers
Overview
A looped 10km route from the main Cirencester basecamp – taking in the wonderful surrounding countryside. Families are welcome. Walk, jog or run - it's up to you! There are no cut-offs, so come and enjoy this quality event in your local area.
Map
- Accommodation
- Bag transfer
- Bar
- BBQ
- Cafe
- Camping
- Changing facilities
- Entertainment
- Free parking
- Music
- Rural
- Secure bag storage
- Showers
- Toilets
- Urban
Event HQ
Cirencester Basecamp
Cirencester
Gloucestershire
GL7
UK
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
- Camping
- Drinks
- Map
- Snacks
Included
- Snacks and drinks at the start
Do it for charity
Looking to do this event for charity? Do it for one of the charities below or see the full list of charities on the Cirencester 10km charity places page.
- Age 15 & over
- Entries open
- to 22/05/2026
- Charity places
- Enter online
- Event merch available
The registration fee and minimum sponsorship amount will vary depending on charity/distance chosen.
Age
- 100km - 18 years and over
- 50km - 16 years and over
- 25km - 14 years and over
- 14-17 year olds need to be accompanied by an adult
Entry fees
Entry fee
£39.00
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- Sat 13 Jun
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- Sat 13 Jun
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- Sat 13 - Sun 14 Jun
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- Sat 13 - Sun 14 Jun
- #5 of 8
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- Sat 13 - Sun 14 Jun
- #6 of 8
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£199
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- #7 of 8
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Age 18 & over
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