Cheltenham Running Festival Half Marathon
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Event overview
The Cheltenham Running Festival takes place on Sunday 14 June 2026 at Cheltenham Racecourse, Evesham Road, Prestbury, Cheltenham GL50 4SH, UK. The course runs around the perimeter and infield of the racecourse on tarmac and is set against the Cotswold Hills. Races are chip-timed, with mile markers and marshals positioned on the course. An event village will offer food and drink options and partner giveaways. The organiser notes sustainability is a stated area of focus.
Race distances and entry fees
- Half Marathon: 4 laps, elevation 120 m, tarmac. Fee £38.
- 10K: 2 laps, elevation 60 m, tarmac. Fee £32.
- 5K: 1 lap, elevation 30 m, tarmac. Fee £30.
- Junior Race: elevation 3 m, tarmac. Fee £10.
- RunThrough Foundation Place: listed entry option, no fundraising required. Fee £80.
Included items and extras
Entries include a themed medal, free race photos, chip-timed results and post-race goodies. A RunThrough Kit technical T-shirt with the Cheltenham Running Festival logo is available for purchase at £12 (retail value listed as £22). Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
