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Cotswolds Way Ultra Challenge

12-13 June 2027

Trekkers starting the Ultra Challenge at the start line

Join the Cotswold Way Ultra Challenge for some fantastic views of rolling hills, villages, the Cotswold Way, footpaths and trails. Cirencester basecamp is the start of the 100km looped route through the heart of the Cotswolds, providing a stunning setting for 2,000 adventurers to test themselves. Choose from the full 100km, 75km, 50km, 25km or a 10km route. 

How to enter

There are 2 entry options for our Cotswold Way Ultra Challenge.

Charity funding

Pay a small registration fee and commit to a fundraising target. BHF will cover the cost of your event. As BHF is an official Ultra Challenge series partner, we're able to offer Charity Funding places for just a £5 registration fee.

10km distance

  • £15 registration fee
  • £150 fundraising target

25km distance 

  • £30 registration fee
  • £275 fundraising target

50km distance

  • £40 registration fee
  • £375 fundraising target

    75km distance

    • £45 registration fee
    • £475 fundraising target

    100km distance 

    • £50 registration fee
    • £575 fundraising target
    Self funding

    As a Self Funder you'll pay the full cost of the event place. And you can fundraise however much you'd like.

    10km distance

    • £49 registration fee

    25km distance 

    • £89 registration fee

    50km distance

    • £139 registration fee

      75km distance

      • £169 registration fee

      100km distance 

      • £199 registration fee

      To take part, you must raise the minimum sponsorship for your distance. We require half of your fundraising target 4 weeks before the challenge to secure your place. 

      Please note these events are organised by Ultra Challenge. Participants raising funds for British Heart Foundation will be joined by others, raising money for different charities. Find out more on the Ultra Challenge website.

      12-13 June 2027
      Cirencester Basecamp, Cotswolds
      £25 - £110
      62.1 miles / 100 km

      Your entry includes:

      • a BHF running top or vest
      • free training plans and support
      • free food and drink at regular rest stops
      • a fundraising guide with information and tips
      • regular support from BHF 
      • access to our Team BHF Facebook group.

      The easiest way to start fundraising is by setting up a JustGiving page.

      You can share your page with friends and family and on social media.

      We also have a wealth of fundraising resources for you. You can:

      You might be an experienced hiker, or this might be your first longer hike. Either way we’d recommend some training before taking on this kind of challenge.

      In order to help you reach the finish line, we've put together some top tips on nutrition and some hiking training schedules.

      Learn about nutrition for sport

      See our hiking training plans

      Ready to walk with purpose? Check out our video to get inspired by stunning scenery and George's story.

      Contact us

      Our Customer Care team is available Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm.

      If you have a question you can reach them on:

      Tel: 0300 330 3322

      WhatsApp: 07581 016513

      Email: [email protected]