Run Cheltenham 2026

Name: Run Cheltenham 2026
Start: 2026-09-19T23:00:00.000Z
End: 2026-09-19T23:00:00.000Z
Location: Evesham Rd, Cheltenham GL50 4SH, UK

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Run Cheltenham 2026

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About

Set in the heart of the beautiful regency town, Run Cheltenham has been designed to truly show off its splendour and Cotswold charm. There is something for everyone with the choice of either the Half Marathon or 10k. Come for the epic grandstand finish.

10K, Half Marathon and Move More Mile

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Sun, Sep 20, 2026

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Cheltenham, United Kingdom

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Where and when

Location

Evesham Rd, Cheltenham GL50 4SH, UK

Start times

Sunday, Sep 20, 2026

10K: 8:20 AMHalf Marathon: 9:00 AMMove More Mile

Event summary

Here are the distances available for Run Cheltenham 2026

Half Marathon

13.1mi

£10 - £50

10K

10km

£5 - £38

Move More Mile

1mi

£5 - £10

Route information

Experience an exciting half marathon or 10k run through beautiful Cheltenham.

Start at Cheltenham Racecourse where there will be a buzzing atmosphere as thousands of you gather for your challenge.

The routes will take you through iconic areas of the town including Montpelier, Landsdown and the old Honeybourne Line.

Finish in front of cheering crowds in the racecourse grandstand!

What's included

Bespoke Finisher's medal
Sustainably-sourced Finisher T-shirt (with the option to opt out) for all 10K and Half Marathon finishers
Fully closed-road route
Energy drink/water stations on course
Music and cheer points on course

How to get there

Evesham Rd, Cheltenham GL50 4SH, UK

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By Car

If you are being dropped off, it is recommended you are dropped off in the surrounding roads and walk the last part to the start line.

Parking

Parking will be available at the Cheltenham Racecourse from 7am. For environmental reasons, please consider car pooling to the event.

Public Transport

For those travelling by public transport please take into consideration the road closures and leave plenty of time to travel to the event.

Travelling by bike

There is plentiful amounts of cycle racking available at Cheltenham Racecourse for those wishing to cycle to the start. A bag drop will be in operation for helmets to be deposited in.

Event day logistics

08:20 Run Cheltenham 10K Start

09:00 Run Cheltenham Half Marathon Start

09:30 Move More Mile Start

Timings are subject to change and will be communicated closer to the event.

Race Packs

Race packs will be either posted to participants in the month leading up to the event or collected from Cheltenham Race Course the day before the event (Saturday 19th September 2026). The cost for postage will be £2.50. Digital race guides will also be sent via email.

Bag Drop

A bag drop facility will be available to all participants in the race village. Please use the baggage tag tear-off attached to your running number.

Cut-off time

There is a strict 3 hour 30 minute cut off time for the event so as to abide by the strict road re-opening times.

Age Requirement

All Half Marathon participants must be aged 17 or over on race day

All 10K participants must be aged 15 or over on race day

Buggies/Strollers

Buggies and strollers are unfortunately not suitable for Run Cheltenham due to width restrictions on the Old Honeybourne Line section of the route.