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Cotswolds Way Ultra Challenge

13 - 14 June 2026

Join the Cotswold Way Challenge for some fantastic views of rolling hills, villages, the Cotswold Way, footpaths and trails. Cirencester basecamp which is the start of the 100 km looped route through the heart of the Cotswolds, provides a stunning setting for 2,000 adventurers to test themselves.

Choose from the full 100 km, 75 km, 50 km, 25 km or a 10 km route.

How to enter

There are 2 entry options for our Costwold Way Challenge 2026.

Charity funding

Pay a small registration fee and commit to a fundraising target. BHF will cover the cost of your event. As BHF are an official Ultra Challenge partner, you’ll get 50% off the standard registration fee.

10km distance

  • £20 registration fee
  • £100 fundraising target

25k 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

Mixed funding

Pay 50% of the event place yourself and commit to a lower fundraising target.

10km distance

  • £22.50 registration fee
  • £70 fundraising target

25km distance

  • £50 registration fee
  • £150 fundraising target

50km distance

  • £75 registration fee
  • £225 fundraising target

75km distance

  • £90 registration fee
  • £270 fundraising target

100km distance

  • £110 registration fee
  • £330 fundraising target

To take part, you must raise the minimum sponsorship for your distance. We require half of your fundraising target 5 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.

13 - 14 June 2026
Cirencester Basecamp, Cotswolds
£20 - £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

Contact us

Our customer care team is available from Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm.

If you have a question you can reach them on:

Tel: 0300 330 3322

WhatsApp: 07581016513

Email: [email protected]