Choose a full charity sponsorship place and get 75% off your registration fee until 28th February using the discount code 'HELLO2026' - just select Alzheimer's Society as your charity on signup!

The Challenge

Our Cirencester basecamp is the start of the 100 km looped route through the heart of the Cotswolds, providing a stunning setting for 2,000 or so adventurers to test themselves. Rolling hills, villages, footpaths & stunning views to take on at your pace as a walk, jog, or run – and fundraise for your favourite charity! Join as an individual or as a team; you’ll get full support all the way, plenty of food & drink, optional camping, University style accommodation& transfers, a special medal, T shirt and celebration finish. With 50km, 25km&10km distance option also – there’s a Cotswold’s Way Challenge for everyone! Push yourself further in 2026, take on an Ultra Challenge – the UK’s No.1 Series of treks & trail.

The route

Distance options

• Full Challenge (100km) - Cirencester Loop
• 3/4 Challenge (76km) - Painswick to Cirencester
• 1st Half (53km) - Cirencester to Wotton
• 2nd Half (47km) - Wotton to Cirencester
• 1st Quarter Challenge (24km) - Cirencester to Painswick
• 2nd Quarter Challenge (29km) - Painswick to Wotton

Fundraising

You only need to raise half of the fundraising target 3 weeks ahead of the Cotswold Way Challenge to confirm your place - you can then top up the rest during, and after, the challenge!

Charity sponsorship - pay a small registration fee and do lots of fundraising!
Remember you only need to raise half of the fundraising target to confirm your place. 

Full Challenge (100km) - £50 registration fee + £575 in fundraising

3/4 Challenge (75km) - £45 registration fee + £475 in fundraising

Half Challenge (50km) - £40 registration fee + £375 in fundraising

Quarter Challenge (25km) - £30 registration fee + £275 in fundraising

10km Challenge - £20 registration fee + £100 in fundraising

Mixed Funding - pay a higher contribution to the cost of your place and fundraise less. 

Full Challenge (100km) - £110 registration fee + £330 in fundraising

3/4 Challenge (75km) - £90 registration fee + £270 in fundraising

Half Challenge (50km) - £75 registration fee + £225 in fundraising

Quarter Challenge (25km) - £50 registration fee + £150 in fundraising

10km Challenge - £2.50 registration fee + £70 in fundraising

Don't worry, we're on hand to help you reach your goal, with lots of fundraising materials at the ready! Please get in touch for a chat if you have any questions, we're always happy to hear from you.

Metro's Lifeline challenge in support of Alzheimer's Society        

Alzheimer's Society are proud to have been chosen as Metro's Lifeline charity for 2026. One of Britain's leading new providers, Metro is not only helping to raise vital awareness online and in print, but also crucial funds for Alzheimer's Society through a fundraising trek across the beautiful Cotswold countryside on June 13th and we would love you to join us. 

Surrounded by like-minded people determined to make a difference, you an pick your distance of 25km, 50km or 100km (continuous or over two days). 

Sign up here today and join us for an epic adventure. 

FAQs

For further information about the challenge, its inclusions, and FAQs, please visit the official organiser's website or email [email protected].

If you have any fundraising questions, you can get in touch with a member of the Events team by getting in touch on the contacts below, and we will be delighted to help.