Cotswold Way Ultra Challenge
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Cotswold Way Ultra Challenge : Cirencester, Cotswolds
The event is a multi-distance trek and trail run based at a Cirencester basecamp, using a looped 100 km route through the Cotswolds. The route passes rolling hills, villages, the Cotswold Way, footpaths and trails, and is described as offering notable views. The basecamp supports up to 2,000 participants and offers camping and hostel-style accommodation options.
Distances offered:
- 100 km full loop from Cirencester basecamp
- 75 km
- 50 km
- 25 km
- 10 km Cirencester
Support on course includes covered rest stops approximately every 12.5 km with larger stops about every 25 km, catering, seating and changing areas. Food and drink provisions include snacks every 12.5 km, main meals every 25 km, energy drinks, and options to meet dietary requirements; a finishers meal is provided. Medical provision includes doctors, paramedics, first aid, podiatrists and massage teams, plus mobile emergency medical teams and a 24 hour control room.
The event uses a fully signed route with numbered markers and a mobile App providing Google route maps, GPS tracking and timing scans at rest stops. Additional services include camping packages with showers, shuttle buses and transfers to local stations, parking at most finish lines, a solo start option, Ultra March option and a new Trailblazerz option. The listing notes 100 self fund places left for the event dates in June 2026 and June 2027. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
