From our 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, the Cirencester 10K – there’s a great weekend in the Cotswolds to look forward to!
Join us for the a full-on 100 km Challenge – setting out from Cirencester on the 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. Our continuous challenge will see you stopping every ~12 – 13 km for stops & refreshments, with a main half way stop in Wotton, before heading back towards Cirencester.
100 km & 2250 metres
Every 10-15km under marquees with support – toilets, massage, changing rooms, medics, rest areas, hot drinks, water & snacks & much more.
There’s a range of optional parking & pre or post Challenge shuttle bus transfer services, to make it easy to join & exit . These include:
Cirencester – Friday & Saturday
There’s the ULTRA MARCH® category for walkers aiming to do 100 km in less than 24 hours (or 50 km in under 12 hrs). 8.30am start.
For 2026, there’s ULTRA TRAILBLAZERZ® for faster, competitive, runners with an eye on the clock and a ‘time goal’ of sub 14 hrs (male) & 15 hrs (female) for 100km on this Challenge. 7.0am start.
Ultra Challenge® 50 km and 100 km events are fully ITRA-certified and officially recognised as UTMB Index races. 4 ITRA points available.
Day 1 – 53 km & ~1600 metres
Day 2 – 47 km & ~650 metres
Day 1 – Saturday
Day 2 – Sunday
Every 10-15 km under marquees with support – toilets, massage, changing rooms, medics, rest areas, hot drinks, water & snacks & much more.
There’s a range of optional parking & pre or post Challenge shuttle bus transfer services, to make it easy to join & exit. These include:
Cirencester – Friday
Wotton – 50km halfway Saturday
4 available (2 for each day)
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 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 – OR rest overnight after the 1st 33 km & camp at our Wotton basecamp (or hotel/ B&B) – and do the remaining 47 km (2nd half) on Sunday morning.
76 km & ~1650 metres
Every 10-15km under marquees with support – toilets, massage, changing rooms, medics, rest areas, hot drinks, water & snacks & much more.
There’s a range of optional parking & pre or post Challenge shuttle bus transfer services, to make it easy to join & exit. These include:
Cirencester – Friday
Wotton – Saturday Evening
53 km & ~1600 metres
Every 10-15km under marquees with support – toilets, massage, changing rooms, medics, rest areas, hot drinks, water & snacks & much more.
The below options can be booked via the ‘Bookable Extras’ page.
Before
After
Cirencester – Friday
Wotton – Saturday Evening
ULTRA MARCH®category for walkers aiming to do 100 km in less than 24 hours (or 50 km in under 12 hrs). 8.30am start.
ULTRA TRAILBLAZERZ® for faster, competitive, runners with an eye on the clock and a ‘time goal’ of sub 7 hrs (male) & 7.5 hrs (female) for 50km+ on this Challenge. 7.0am start.
Ultra Challenge® 50 km and 100 km events are fully ITRA-certified and officially recognised as UTMB Index races. 2 ITRA points available.
The 1st Half of the Challenge starts at our basecamp in Cirencester and finish 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.
47 km & ~650 metres
Every 10-15km under marquees with support – toilets, massage, changing rooms, medics, rest areas, hot drinks, water & snacks & much more.
The below options can be booked via the ‘Bookable Extras’ page.
Before
After
If starting on Saturday – you can book the University style accommodation for Friday evening at Cirencester – and transfer to your Wotton start (and you can book that for Saturday evening also).
If Starting Sunday – book the camping option for Saturday night at Wootton (the start).
SEE bookable options for details.
2 available
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 early Sunday morning on your own fantastic challenge on the 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.
23 km & ~600 metres
Every 10-15km under marquees with support – toilets, massage, changing rooms, medics, rest areas, hot drinks, water & snacks & much more.
The below options can be booked via the ‘Bookable Extras’ page.
Before
After
After
University style rooms available to book on the Friday (before your challenge) – and on Saturday (after your challenge).
30 km & 1000 m
Every 10-15km under marquees with support – toilets, massage, changing rooms, medics, rest areas, hot drinks, water & snacks & much more.
The below options can be booked via the ‘Bookable Extras’ page.
Before
After
University style rooms available to book on the Friday (before your challenge) – then transfer to your start in Painswick. And on Saturday (after your challenge – with a transfer back to Cirencester from the Wotton finish) OR – camp at Wotton on Saturday (packages available)
A looped 10 km route from our main Cirencester basecamp – taking in the wonderful surrounding countryside. Families are welcome. Walk – jog – or run it.
10 km & ~200 m
Snacks and drinks at the start.
Optional ‘discounted’ finishers meal once you finish your challenge.
The below options can be booked via the ‘Bookable Extras’ page.
Before
