Cotswold Way Challenge
The magical Cotswold Way provides a stunning setting for a testing challenge - with fantastic views en route and tough hills in between!
Event details
Date
2026 TBC
The Cotswold Way Challenge 2025 has taken place and applications for 2026 are not yet open. You can find out more about the event below or find another challenge.
Location
Cirencester
Distance
10, 25, 50, 75 and 100 km distances available
Registration fees
Full 100 km is £37.50 (other options available)
Fundraising target
Full 100 km is £575 (other fundraising options available)
About this event
The basecamp in Cirencester is the hub for a 100 km looped route through the heart of the Cotswolds, which provides a stunning setting for 2,000 adventurers to test themselves.
There are rolling hills, villages, the magical Cotswold Way, footpaths and trails, with some fabulous views en route - and a few tough hills in between!
You'll get full support and hospitality, including optional university-style accommodation at the basecamp, and with half and quarter distance challenges also - there's a Cotswold Way Challenge for everyone.
As the RSPCA is an official partner of this event, you can sign up to support us and receive a 25% discount on the 'Full Sponsorship' registration fee.
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Fundraising
Training
Why take on the Cotswold Way?
- Finisher medal and T-shirt
- Snacks, drinks and hot food provided
- Covered rest stops every 12.5 km
- Fully signed route with medics and marshals
How we'll support you
We'll be there to help you every step of the way. If you join Team Animal you'll receive:
- Team Animal trekking T-shirt made from recycled plastic bottles.
- Dedicated fundraising support from our friendly events team.
- Fundraising materials to help you reach your target.
- Helpful training advice for your trek.
- A Facebook page to chat with your fellow trekkers.
- A Team Animal Strava group to share your training progress with fellow Team Animal trekkers.