Bookable extras are designed to make the planning for your challenge as easy as possible, providing options for your joining & leaving arrangements.
CIRENCESTER – MAIN START VENUE (0 km) – UNIVERSITY ROOMS – Friday night before your challenge (generally suits Full 100km, 3/4, 1st Half & 1st Quarter Challengers)
Start venue is also the main finish – Saturday night is bookable for ‘fast finishers’ (runners / joggers) – and for 1st Half Finishers & 2nd Half Starters (both with correct transfer booked as well)
No Camping is available at Cirencester basecamp
WOTTON HALF WAY VENUE (53 km) – CAMPING – Saturday night – primarily for the ‘2 Day Full 100 km’ or ‘3/4 Challenge’ option for overnight sleep / recovery – AND also works for ‘1st Half & 2nd Quarter Finishers’ & for the Sunday morning 2nd Half starters
Inclusive package or pitch only option (including Campervans) is available at Wotton Under Edge ONLY.
Parking for your vehicle is available at:
Shuttle buses to help with your logistics:
After your challenge:
Friday Night Dinner – available to book for anyone staying at Cirencester (basecamp) on Friday night.
Saturday Morning Breakfast – available to participants beginning their challenge on Saturday morning at Cirencester (basecamp). Breakfast the following morning is ONLY included in the accommodation package.
Sunday Morning Breakfast – available to participants beginning their challenge on Sunday morning at Wotton. Breakfast the following morning is included in the inclusive camping packages, but not in the pitch only & will need to be booked separately.
Cirencester 10K Meal – If you have taken part in the Cirencester 10k there is an option to book a hot meal post challenge.
NO NEED TO PRE BOOK – AND IS AVAILABLE ON THE DAY AT YOUR START (Pay cash or Card)
Parking is available at the main venues. If you’re not doing the full Challenge (100 km) – check that our optional Shuttle Services also work for you.
All weekend at Cirencester (basecamp)
Friday 4pm – 11pm & Saturday 6am – Sunday 10pm
Ideal for challengers starting/finishing at Cirencester.
Saturday for the day at Painswick:
Car park hours: Saturday 5.30am – 6pm (no parking overnight)
Ideal for 1st Quarter challengers when combined with pre-challenge transfer from Painswick.
All weekend at Wotton-Under-Edge
Saturday 5.30am – Sunday 10am
Ideal for challengers starting/finishing at Wotton-Under-Edge when combined with transfer to Cirencester or Painswick.
Supporters can book a pass for parking at Cirencester (basecamp), Painswick (24km) & Wotton-Under-Edge (53km) .
Royal Agricultural University ‘halls of residence’ rooms available at our Cirencester basecamp for Friday & Saturday nights or one of either – with single & twin share options. You must bring your own sleeping bag, pillow & towel. Parking & breakfast the following morning is included in your package.
Friday 21st night – suitable for anyone starting at Cirencester.
Saturday 22nd night – for Full Continuous or 3/4 challengers runners / joggers (likely to finish Sat eve), OR 1st Half challengers (post finish) & 2nd Half challengers (pre start). Do not book Saturday if you are a 2 Day 100 km Challenger.
NOTE – if you want the ‘optional dinner’ on Friday evening, served between 6-9pm, you must book this as a separate item on the booking form.
NO DOGS – pets are strictly not permitted at any of our venues.
Single room with en-suite for one night.
Twin room (2 people sharing) with en-suite for one night.
At the 53 km ‘half way’ rest stop in Wotton on Saturday 22nd
Inclusive Packages – with pre pitched tent & roll mat (you bring a sleeping bag & other equipment). Parking & breakfast the following morning is included in your package.
Pitch Only Option – bring your own tent or campervan (+ all equipment). Parking included in your package. Breakfast is NOT included in your pitch only camping – this must be booked separately.
You will be able to add on extra campers to your Pitch ONLY option under the same booking. Make sure you look for the Extra Campers’ option under the relevant location where you want to camp on the booking form.
Hot showers, rest area, changing rooms, & hot drinks included. Use our optional Baggage Service to move your kit from the start.
Ideal for the 2 Day 100 km Challenge & 3/4 Challenge. Also may suit 1st Half & 2nd Quarter challengers (post finish) and 2nd Half challengers (pre start).
NO DOGS – pets are strictly not permitted on any of our venues, including the campsite.
Spacious 3-man tent & roll mat – all set up and ready for you. You need to bring a sleeping bag & other equipment.
Spacious 3-man tent & roll mats all set up and ready for you – plenty of space for 2 people and bags!
Reserve a space for your tent or campervan. You’ll have access to hot showers, toilets & other facilities – Breakfast is NOT included in your pitch only camping – this must be booked separately
Reserve a spot on an already booked Pitch/Campervan on our campsite. (Please ensure when booking for extra campers you have already purchased a Pitch/Campervan space).
Please select how many additional people per Pitch/Campervan (max 3 people additionally per pitch – 4 in total under the same booking). If you would like to book more than 4 people, you will be able to book another PITCH/ Campervan with extra campers following the same process.
You will have access to hot showers, toilets & other facilities – Breakfast is NOT included in your pitch only camping – this must be booked separately
We’ve a range of shuttle services to take you to your start line, before your challenge. Kemble Station is the closest rail link to the Cirencester Royal Agricultural University basecamp (it’s on the Swindon to Gloucester line).
Ideal for all starting in Cirencester.
From the station to the main start line & University accommodation at Cirencester basecamp – on a regular shuttle service during the times:
Ideal for 1st Half Challengers
Park your car at the finish in Wotton-Under-Edge & get a shuttle to your start line in Cirencester (basecamp). This service will run:
Ideal for 2nd Quarter Challengers
Park your car at the finish in Wotton-Under-Edge & get a shuttle to your start line in Painswick. This service will run:
Ideal for 2nd Half Challengers
Park your car at the finish in Cirencester & get a shuttle to your start line in Wotton-Under-Edge. This service will run:
Ideal for 3/4 Challengers
Park your car at the finish in Cirencester & get a shuttle to your start line in Painswick. This service will run:
Ideal for anyone finishing at Cirencester basecamp
To Kemble Station – operating a regular service, although there may be a wait at quiet periods (up to an hour), during the times:
Ideal for 1st Half Challengers
From the finish line in Wotton-Under-Edge back to the start in Cirencester (basecamp) – operating a regular service, although there may be a wait at quiet periods (up to an hour), during the times:
Ideal for 1st Quarter Challengers
From the finish line in Painswick back to the start at Cirencester (basecamp) via Stroud train station:
We’ve a range of services taking your bags forward for access during the challenge – for a change of clothes or shoes, extra layers for the night, or those snacks you can’t do without!
Please note the max weight limits – these are strict, and bags will be weighed. Quoted prices are per bag.
Baggage services will be paid in cash/card on the day – and you cannot pre book.
Ideal for all Continuous 100km Challengers.
Store your bag safely at the start in Cirencester (basecamp).
Ideal for Full Challenge challengers.
We will take your bag (max weight 20kg) from the start in Richmond, to the half way stop at the Tulley’s Farm (where you have access to it), and then onto the finish at Brighton Racecourse.
Ideal for 3/4 walkers & joggers.
We will take your bag (max weight 20kg) from the start at Oaks Park, to the halfway stop at Tulley’s Farm (where you have access to it), and then to the finish at Brighton Racecourse.
Ideal for all Half Challengers.
We will take your bag (max weight 20kg) from your start to your finish.
Ideal for all Quarter Challengers.
We will take your bag (max weight 20kg) from your start to your finish.
For all officially registered Runners – our kit drop service will take a small kit bag (5kg max) forward for you to access:
If you have a bag heavier than 5kg/ a 2nd bag – please note the standard rates of our baggage service will apply.
We recommend you opt for our shuttle services BEFORE the challenge, where you park your car at your finish line & get our shuttle to your start. This way your car is ready & waiting for you when you finish. Our shuttles from the finish back to the start can have a wait at times – especially during the night and early morning. Or arrange to be dropped off & picked up by a supporter.
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