Cotswold Way Ultra Challenge® - Cirencester, Cotswolds
The Cotswold Way Ultra Challenge is a multi-distance trek and trail run based at a Cirencester basecamp, utilizing a looped 100 km route through the scenic Cotswolds. The event offers rolling hills, charming villages, the iconic Cotswold Way, footpaths, and trails, promising notable views.
The basecamp can accommodate up to 2,000 participants and provides camping and hostel-style accommodation options.
Distances Offered:
- 100 km full loop from Cirencester basecamp
- 75 km
- 50 km
- 25 km
- 10 km Cirencester
On-Course Support:
Support includes covered rest stops approximately every 12.5 km, with larger stops every 25 km, featuring catering, seating, and changing areas. Food and drink provisions include snacks every 12.5 km, main meals every 25 km, energy drinks, and options for dietary requirements. A finishers meal is provided.
Medical and Safety:
Medical provision includes doctors, paramedics, first aid, podiatrists, massage teams, mobile emergency medical teams, and a 24-hour control room. The route is fully signed with numbered markers, and a mobile app provides Google route maps, GPS tracking, and timing scans at rest stops.
Additional Services:
- Camping packages with showers
- Shuttle buses and transfers to local stations
- Parking at most finish lines
- Solo start option
- Ultra March option
- New Trailblazerz option
The listing notes availability for self-fund places for events in June 2026 and June 2027. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
