About the challenge
About the challenge
Dates: Saturday & Sunday, 22-23 June 2024
Event type: Trek, jog or run
Location: The Cotswolds
Registration Fee: £20 - £100 depending on chosen option
Fundraising Target: £150 - £575 depending on chosen option
Level: Moderate - tough (depending on distance)
The magical Cotswold Way provides a stunning setting for a testing challenge-with some fantastic views en route and tough hills in between! It’s a Saturday morning start from historic Cirencester, as 2000 adventurers set out on 100km looped route of footpaths & trails–most walking but many jogging and running. WWF are an official Partner on this great challenge, and can offer you a discount on your charity registration fee!
Whether you're a keen walker and new to endurance events, or a seasoned hiker up for a new adventure-with half and quarter distance options also-there's a Challenge here for everyone. You'll get full support & hospitality all the way to your finish line-where an amazing sense of achievement & celebration awaits.
Join the challenge
Join the challenge
The route and distance options:
Full (Continuous or 2-day) Challenge (100km) - Cirencester Loop
3/4 Challenge - NEW! (76km) - Painswick to Cirencester
1st 1/2 Challenge (53km) - Cirencester to Wotton
2nd1/2 Challenge (47km) - Wotton to Cirencester
1st 1/4 Challenge (24km) - Cirencester to Painswick
2nd 1/4 Challenge (29km) - Painswick to Wotton
Registration fees and sponsorship targets*:
Charity sponsorship - pay a small registration fee and fundraise more to support vital conservation work:
Full Challenge (100km) - £40 registration fee + £575 in fundraising
Three-Quarter Challenge (76km) - £35 registration fee + £450 in fundraising
Half Challenge (53/47km) - £30 registration fee + £360 in fundraising
Quarter Challenge (24/29km) - £20 registration fee + £240 in fundraising
Mixed Funding - pay a higher contribution to the cost of your place and fundraise less:
Full Challenge (100km) - £100 registration fee + £300 in fundraising
Three-Quarter Challenge (76km) - £90 registration fee + £270 in fundraising
Half Challenge (53/47km) - £75 registration fee + £225 in fundraising
Quarter Challenge (24/29km) - £50 registration fee + £150 in fundraising
You will need to raise 50% of your fundraising target at least three weeks before the event in order to confirm your place on the day.
*WWF is an Official Partner on this great challenge!
As we are an official Challenge Partner, you can get 50% off charity sponsorship registration fees.
Select ‘Official partner 50% off’ on Sponsorship for Charity question and choose WWF from the dropdown on the registration form.
New Year sale from 26th Dec to 31st Jan - save a further 50% on your registration fee and receive a free challenge hat!
How we support you
How we support you
We're with you every step of the way towards event day with advice and information so you can just focus on your training and fundraising. We'll also provide:
- Our fundraising pack to help you achieve your target
- Walkers pack including WWF t-shirt and headband
- Exclusive access to our private Team Panda Facebook Group
- Online training hub to help you prepare safely for your challenge