Cotswold Way
Ultra Challenge®
13-14 JUNE 2026
- Cirencester Basecamp
- 100km, 50km, 25km Options
- Walk, Jog, or Run
- Camping / Hostel
- Transfers
- Parking
- Food & Drink
- Medal
- T shirt
Metro Lifeline Campaign
Join the team in support of Alzheimer’s Society at our Cirencester basecamp for the start of a 100 km looped route through the heart of the Cotswolds. This stunning challenge welcomes over 2,000 adventurers to test themselves across rolling hills, charming villages, the Cotswold Way, and a mix of footpaths and trails with fabulous views throughout.
You’ll enjoy full support and hospitality all the way – including optional university-style accommodation at basecamp – and with 50 km half and 25 km quarter distance options available, there’s a Cotswolds Challenge for everyone.
Your Challenge
Your Way!
Ultra Challenge® events are inclusive & accessible to people of all abilities, fitness levels, and experience. Our team will focus on the Full, Half and Quarter distance options – and you can choose which suits you best. Most will walk – but if you want to jog or even run – that’s fine! The Cotswold Way Ultra Challenge® will be fun, safe, and rewarding – with full support all the way, enabling colleagues to push themselves further, and enjoy a great team day out!
Check out options for your Challenge…
JOIN THE TEAM!
Follow the stepS below to sign up, set up your fundraising page and book your optional extras
1. REGISTRATION & FEES
- Choose your distance and click sign up.
- Registration Fees are paid online when you register
2. FUNDRAISING
- On Charity Sponsorship/Mixed Funding your charity covers the majority/other half of your place.
- 50% of your fundraising target must be raised by the deadline below.
- Set up your JustGiving page by clicking the button below.
3. BOOKABLE EXTRAS
- In the relevant section below you can view the extras available for the event.
- Click the ‘Book Extras’ button to find the extras form.
- You can pay at checkout and any discounts will be applied at checkout
1. Registration & Fees
REGISTRATION DEADLINE – 19th MAY ’26 AT 12:00PM
Option 1
FULL SPONSORSHIP
FOR CHARITY
Pay a small Registration Fee & Fundraise for Alzheimer's Society (who pay for your place)
FULL CHALLENGE ~100km
£25 Reg Fee & at least
£575 fundraising/sponsorship
1/2 CHALLENGE ~50km
£20 Reg Fee & at least
£375 fundraising/sponsorship
1/4 CHALLENGE ~25km
£15 Reg Fee & at least
£275 fundraising/sponsorship
Option 2
MIXED FUNDING
FOR CHARITY
Pay for half your place cost & fundraise for Alzheimer's Society (who pay half of your place cost)
FULL CHALLENGE ~100km
£104.50 Reg Fee & at least
£330 fundraising/sponsorship
1/2 CHALLENGE ~50km
£70 Reg Fee & at least
£225 fundraising/sponsorship
1/4 CHALLENGE ~25km
£46 Reg Fee & at least
£150 fundraising/sponsorship
2. Fundraising
You are taking on the Cotswold Way Ultra Challenge in support of Alzheimer’s Society. Use the link below to visit/create your Fundraising page. Make sure you direct any donations you receive to this page!
50% of your personal fundraising target must be raised by the registration deadline stated above – 19th May 2026
3. Bookable Extras
We do have a range of additional optional extras designed to make the planning for, and joining, your challenge easier. Sign-up to your chosen Challenge first – and you can then book any optional extras later / separately.
FAQs
You must be 18 or over (on the day of the challenge) if taking on a Full Challenge (~100km) or Three Quarter Challenge (~75km); 16+ and accompanied by an adult if taking on a Half Challenge (~50km ), 14+ and accompanied by an adult if taking on a Quarter Challenge (~25km) or Marathon); for a Half Marathon aged 12+ and accompanied by an adult; and finally 8+ & accompanied by an adult for a 10km/mile Challenge.
Under 18s taking part must be signed up by someone over 18.
You’ll receive a ‘transaction receipt’ (via email) along with a Confirmation Email. This will provide details regarding any next steps, timelines you need to be aware of, and how & where to find all the info / details you’ll need for your Challenge. (NOTE– If you don’t receive that e mail within 12 hours, please check your spam/junk mail folders)
You will receive your Start-time email 4 weeks before the challenge takes place.
You will receive your e-ticket email between 10 and 14 days before the challenge takes place.
(NOTE– If you haven’t received your start-time/e-ticket email within 3 weeks/7 days of the challenge, please check your spam/junk mail folders and let your designated event coordinator know)
If your team are doing Option 2 or 3, you can expect to hear from your charity within 14 days. If you do not hear from them – please contact them directly, and also email us at charity@actionchallenge.com & we will follow up with the charity for you.
Yes – as long as you are fundraising for the same charity, you can create a team fundraising page on Just Giving (we recommend letting your charity know this is how you will be fundraising together). However, please be advised that the minimum fundraising targets remain per person (not per team), so you will need to reach the combined total fundraising amount on your page for your group.
Follow the link in the fundraising section on this page. Alternatively, follow the link in the confirmation email you receive after your register.
Individual page: When you follow the link, it will have already pre-selected your challenge and your charity. All you need to do is enter your personal details and begin fundraising.
Team page: First, complete the same as above. Once you have created your own page, then link it to your teams Group Page.
Only Applicable to Option 2 & 3
All sponsorship goes direct to the Charity via your individual/group JustGiving page.
At least 50% of the ‘sponsorship target’ MUST be with the Charity 3 weeks prior to the Challenge. At this time the Charity agrees to pay the fee for your place to Ultra Challenge (similar to the Self Funding cost – or half of it for Mixed Funding as you’ve already covered half).
Failure to meet the deadline may result in cancellation of your place by your charity.
The remaining 50%, and any extra, should be with your Charity by 4 weeks after the Challenge.
Speak to your charity directly – they will be able to offer you support and help to reach your fundraising target. Only 50% of the target has to be reached by the registration deadline. You have time after the challenge to keep on fundraising.
If you don’t reach 50% of the target, the charity may decline to pay for some team places. If the charity don’t have the minimum amount fundraised, they risk making a loss on any places they pay for. It’s in their hands!
If this happens, your team will have the option to cover the difference or switch to a different funding option. We will be in touch with you with alternative options.
Please refer to the registration deadline provided on this page, pasted red in the ‘Getting Started’ section.
As a general rule, the registration deadline for corporate teams will be 25 days before the event takes place. Our advice would be to sign up as soon as possible!
CANCEL YOUR PLACE BEFORE THE REGISTRATION DEADLINE.
If you have already signed up, but then you need to cancel your place – get in touch with your team coordinator immediately. We also recommend getting in touch with us at – corporate@ultrachallenge.com – let us know your team name, event and distance. We can assist you in cancelling your place.
If you wish to cancel your place, but the deadline has passed, you/your company will not receive a refund.
Visit the ‘HELP CENTRE’ on the Ultra Challenge Website:
If you still need additional help or guidance – you can contact the Ultra Challenge Team at:
Tel: 0207 609 6695
