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Cotswold Way Ultra Challenge
21 June 2025 to 22 June 2025
About Cotswold Way Ultra Challenge
The Cirencester basecamp is the start of the 100 km 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 & trails, with some fabulous views en route.
You’ll get full support & hospitality, including optional ‘university style’ accommodation at basecamp, and with three quarter, half, quarter + a Cirencester 10 km distance option also – there’s a Cotswold’s Challenge for everyone.
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 UTMB 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.
There’s an Ultra March® option for ‘fast walkers’ – and a new ‘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 the stunning English countryside.
Cotswold Way Challenge Options
From the Cirencester basecamp, it’s not long before the first hill, and with 2250 metres of climb, the Full 100 km is a real Challenge!
The views out to the west over the Severn Estuary are spectacular, and if you want to make the most of them there’s a 100 km 2 Day ‘Daylight’ option – with camping at halfway. With a 3/4 option, Half & Quarter Challenges, and the Cirencester 10K – there’s a great weekend in the Cotswolds to look forward to!
Full Continuous – 100 km
Cirencester Loop
Join the full-on 100 km Challenge – setting out from Cirencester on Saturday morning heading north into the rolling green hills of the Cotswolds. There is 2,250 m of ascent – with undulating climbs, which whilst testing your legs will reward you with some breath-taking views. The continuous challenge will see you stopping every ~12 – 13 km for stops & refreshments, with a main halfway stop in Wotton, before heading back towards Cirencester.
Full 2 Day Daylight – 100 km
Cirencester Loop
The 2 Day Full 100km Challenge breaks down the route into two halves of 53km on Day 1 starting & finishing at the basecamp in Cirencester, and then 47km on Day 2 – you will get to experience the route in daylight as well as the opportunity to get some rest and sleep overnight. Camp at the fully supported camp in Wotton-under-Edge on Saturday night where you will have entertainment, hot food & more.
3/4 Challenge – 76 km
Painswick to Cirencester
A perfect choice if you’ve done a Half Challenge before – and want to ‘up’ the distance without committing to a ‘Full’ option. The route is 3/4 of the Full Challenge – so it starts at Painswick, takes in the fantastic 2nd 1/4 Challenge route to Wotton, and then on through the Cotswolds to the finish line at Cirencester basecamp (the 2nd 1/2 of the Full Challenge) after a tough 76 km. Do it as a ‘Continuous’ challenge – rest overnight after the 1st 33 km & camp at the Wotton basecamp (or hotel/ B&B) – and do the remaining 47 km (2nd half) on Sunday morning.
1st 1/2 Challenge – 53 km
Cirencester to Wotton
Saturday 21 June 2025
The 1st half of the Challenge starts at the basecamp in Cirencester and finishes in Wotton-under-Edge. The route is tough with 1600 metres of climb – and there’s with steep ascents and descents taking you into the heart of this beautiful landscape with magnificent views out to the West.
2nd 1/2 Challenge – 47 km
Wotton to Cirencester
A great option if you want to join someone on the Full Challenge on Saturday evening to finish with them, or set off with most others on Saturday morning or early Sunday morning on your own fantastic challenge on Sunday. A start at Wotton – and then some fantastic Cotswold scenery on the way back to the very welcome finish line and celebration back at Cirencester basecamp.
1st 1/4 Challenge – 23 km
Cirencester to Painswick
The 1st Quarter of the Cotswold Way Challenge will start from the basecamp in Cirencester – the route is a tough section with steep ascents and descents taking you into the heart of this beautiful landscape.
2nd 1/4 Challenge – 30 km
Painswick to Wotton
Arguably the most scenic stretch of the whole Cotswold Way route – and one of the toughest ‘quarters’. Starting at Painswick, you will head towards Coaley Peak with its breathtaking views of the Severne Valley, before heading onwards to Wotton-Under-Edge for a celebration & hot meal.
Cirencester – 10 km
Cirencester Loop
A looped 10 km route from the main Cirencester basecamp – taking in the wonderful surrounding countryside. Families are welcome. Walk – jog – or run it.
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Tickets
Please see important booking information below.
Booking information
Ticket prices:
- Self Funding (Do it for yourself) – From £39.00
- Full Sponsorship for Charity – From £20.00 registration fee & at least from £100.00 fundraising/sponsorship
- Mixed Funding for Charity – From £22.50 registration fee & at least from £70.00 fundraising/sponsorship
- Own Place Charity Fundraising – From £39 fee paid online & fundraise whatever you can
Dates & times:
Saturday 21 to Sunday 22 June 2025
Please see information about Distance & Elevation, Start & Finish, Food & Rest Stops, Getting There & Away, Accommodation Options, and UTMB Points on the event website.
