Challengers on the Cotswold Way Ultra

Cotswold Way Ultra Challenge

Experience the beauty of The Cotswolds Way Ultra Challenge, with scenic trails, picturesque villages and stunning countryside views.

Walk towards a future free from arthritis

Location: Cirencester
Date: Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 June 2027
Registration fee: Various cost options starting from £7.50 
Minimum sponsorship target: A range of targets depending on distance

Take on the Cotswold Way Ultra Challenge and experience the beauty of the Cotswolds on foot. Walk, jog or run through rolling hills, charming villages and scenic countryside while fundraising for an important cause.

Join over 2,500 participants and enjoy fully supported routes with regular rest stops, hot food and an unbeatable event atmosphere. Whether you're taking part solo or as a team, you'll have everything you need to reach the finish line.

50% off registration fees – valid until 31 August 2026. 

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What to expect as an Arthritis UK challenger

  • An Arthritis UK running vest or t-shirt
  • welcome pack full of helpful training and fundraising advice
  • Dedicated training and fundraising support from our expert team
  • Access to our closed Facebook group of our community of supporters
  • Constant support throughout your challenge journey from our fundraising team
  • An Ultra Challenge medal (from the organiser), t-shirt, food and drink

Funding options

Full sponsorship for charity

You pay a smaller registration fee for the event and then fundraise the target amount (with our support of course)  

  • 100 km - £25 Registration fee and a fundraising target of £575 
  • 75 km - £22.50 Registration fee and a fundraising target of £475
  • 50km - £20 Registration fee and a fundraising target of £375 
  • 25km - £15 Registration fee and a fundraising target of £275 
  • 10km - £7.50 Registration fee and a fundraising target of £100 

Self funding

You pay the full cost of your registration fee and you can choose whether to fundraise 

  • 100 km - £199 Registration fee and set your own personal fundraising target 
  • 75km - £169 Registration fee and set your own personal fundraising target 
  • 50km - £139 Registration fee and set your own personal fundraising target 
  • 25km - £89 Registration fee and set your own personal fundraising target 
  • 10km - £55 Registration fee and set your own personal fundraising target 

How to enter

Sign up to walk with us on this beautiful challenge route. 

50% off registration fees – valid until 31 August 2026.  

Contact us

For more information, contact our team at fundraising@arthritis-uk.org with questions or to get support. 

Thank you for walking for Arthritis UK.

 

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