MTC Cotswold Ultra - 57 miles

Kemble, United Kingdom

Expected August 2027

Our best guess from a single past year. We'll firm it up when the organiser confirms.

Distance

91.7km

Climb

Flat·370m

Start Time

07:00

Cutoff

4 mph minimum pace; CP closure times: CP1 2hr 5min, CP2 4hr 35min, CP3 7hr 45min, CP4 11hr 5min after race start

Terrain

Mixed

From last year's edition. Details may change once confirmed.

Overview

The MTC Cotswold Ultra is a 57 mile ultramarathon on 6 August 2026 along the Thames Path from Kemble to Oxford.

Thames Path
Kemble to Oxford

Course map

View the route on ultrarunningltd.co.uk

Opens on ultrarunningltd.co.uk, outside Finndu

The practical side

Start / Finish

Start

Kemble Station

Finish

Travelodge Oxford, Abingdon Road

Terrain

Road/Path/Park

Route

The Cotswold Ultra course starts from Kemble Station and finishes at the Travelodge Oxford, Abingdon Road along the Thames Path. After a short trek from Kemble Station, along the Thames Path to the source, competitors retrace their steps back towards the start then continue on The Thames Path through Somerford Keynes and on towards Cricklade. From Castle Eaton village the route strays from the river until Black ford Farm where it re-joins the Thames briefly before again departing over meadows until meeting again just before Lechlade. Taking in several meanders, pretty bridges and locks, going through Shifford Lock, and Newbridge, Bablock Hythe, and finally Travelodge Oxford Abingdon Road which is the conclusion of The MTC Cotswold Ultra.

Getting There

Start: Kemble Train Station. CP1: Kemble or Swindon Train Station. CP2: Swindon or Kemble Train Station. CP3: Swindon Train Station. CP4: Oxford Train Station. Finish: Oxford Train Station.

Good to know

What to bring

Backpack or equivalent

Head Torch with spare batteries

Ordnance Survey Map 150 (or downloadable maps)

Compass or GPS device

Whistle

Mobile phone

Basic first Aid Kit

What you get

Bespoke Cotswold Ultra medal

MTC head visor at start

Finisher medalYes, all finishers will receive a Bespoke Cotswold Ultra medal.

On the day

Public transportStart: Kemble Train Station. CP1: Kemble or Swindon Train Station. CP2: Swindon or Kemble Train Station. CP3: Swindon Train Station. CP4: Oxford Train Station. Finish: Oxford Train Station.

Aid stationsCP1 - Church Walk, Ashton Keynes, Swindon SN6 6NW, 13.5 km · CP2 - The St, Castle Eaton, Swindon SN6 6JZ, 29.3 km · CP3 - Radcot Bridge, Radcot, Bampton OX18 2SX, 49.9 km · CP4 - Ferryman Inn Bablock Hythe, Witney OX29 5AT, 71.1 km

Before you enter

RefundsEntry fees are non-refundable. However, you may defer to the next year for £15 up to four weeks before the event. Personal cancellation insurance is available at booking.

TransfersAt the discretion of the organisers an entry may be transferred to the following years race providing the request is within four weeks of the event date. Any transferred races are not refundable or transferable in any respect.

DeferralsYou have the option to defer your entry until the following year through the entry system for just £15.00. This option is available up to four weeks of the event. After this time no transfers or deferrals are possible.

If the race is cancelledIn the event of Ultra Running Ltd. having to cancel the event, an alternative date will be provided. If re-scheduling isn't possible, or a competitor cannot make the revised date, URL undertakes to refund payments received, less any out of pocket expenses which are determined at 25%.

Minimum ageAll entrants must be 20 years or over on the start day of the race.

Time limitCompetitors must maintain a minimum pace of 4 mph (including stops). Checkpoint closure times: CP1 2hr 5min, CP2 4hr 35min, CP3 7hr 45min, CP4 11hr 5min after race start.

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Overview

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