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Race to the Tower
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
The Cotswolds, UKSat 25th June 2022 - Sun 26th June 2022
Starting at 06:00
Organiser's Description
Conquer a monumental 52.4 miles along the stunning Cotswold Way. Setting off at Whiteshill, the route then takes you along the incredible trails of the Cotswold Way and finishes off at the 65 ft Broadway Tower with great views enabling you to look back at all that you’ve accomplished.
Parking
There will also be drop off and pick up areas at each location. There is a maximum wait time of 30 mins. It is free of charge and does not need to be booked.
Shuttle buses will be available between key locations. Exact timings and prices are available on the Participant Information Platform.
If you drop out during the event it is your responsibility to make your way back to your car.
All cars are left at owners’ risk and must be collected before the car park closes.
Location
Bird in the Hand Farm, Main Road, Whiteshill, Stroud, GL6 6JR
Basecamp(midway point, Day 1 finish and Day 2 start)
Colgate Farm, Ham Road, Charlton Kings, Cheltenham, GL54 4EZ
Finish
Broadway Tower, Broadway, WR12 7LB
The ultimate support
We’re famous for our incredible pit stops, manned by our super friendly event crew and medical staff. Each is laden with complimentary snacks, hot and cold drinks, and plenty of sports nutrition to help you complete the challenge.
On Course:
Fully-signposted route
Loaded pit stops
Hot food at the halfway Basecamp and at the Finish
Medical support
Finishers medal
Event timing from Results Base
Pit stops:
Sports nutrition and hydration from HIGH5
Medical support
Toilets
Food and drinks
Water fill-up points
Basecamp:
Hot showers*
Hot evening meal
Breakfast*
2-person tent per participant*
Access to bars, live music, chill-out zones and more*
* Exclusive to camping/weekender packages
Medical:
Team of doctors
Medics located at the Start, Basecamp, pit stops and Finish
CHOOSE YOUR PACKAGE: Tackle the trails in a way that suits you
NON-STOP
The full 52.4-mile route in one go.
Package includes:
Entry ticket and participant pack
Food, drink and sports nutrition at pitstops
Medical Support – medics at pitstops and Basecamp
Full pit stop support throughout the night
Premium completion medal
16-week training program
Hot food at halfway basecamp
Event timing from Results Base
Bag transport from start to finish
Access to halfway basecamp– bars, stretching area, concessions and acoustic music
Hot food at finish line
Date: 25th - 26th June
Distance: 52.4 miles
Route: Whiteshill - Broadway Tower
General Entry Prices from: £145
Charity Entry Prices from: £40
WEEKENDER INCL. CAMPING
The full 52.4-mile route across two days.
Package includes:
Entry ticket and participant pack
Food, drink and sports nutrition at pitstops
Medical Support – medics at pitstops and Basecamp
Premium completion medal
16-week training program
Camping – 2-person tent per person
Hot showers
Hot dinner and breakfast at Basecamp
Event timing from Results Base
Bag transport: start > basecamp > finish
Access to halfway basecamp – bars, stretching area, concessions and acoustic music
Hot food at finish line
Date: 25th - 26th June
Distance: 52.4 miles
Route: Whiteshill - Broadway Tower
General Entry Prices from: £220
Charity Entry Prices from: £60
WEEKENDER EXCL. CAMPING
The full 52.4-mile route across two days. Camping not included.
Package includes:
Entry ticket and participant pack
Food, drink and sports nutrition at pitstops
Medical Support – medics at pitstops and Basecamp
Premium completion medal
16-week training program
Event timing from Results Base
Bag transport: start > basecamp > finish
Access to halfway basecamp – bars, stretching area, concessions and acoustic music
Hot food at finish line
Package does not include the following at Basecamp:
Camping
Hot showers
Hot dinner and breakfast
Date: 25th - 26th June
Distance: 52.4 miles
Route: Whiteshill - Broadway Tower
General Entry Prices from: £125
DAY 1 INCL. CAMPING
A trail marathon from Whiteshill to basecamp
Package includes:
Entry ticket and participant pack
Food, drink and sports nutrition at pitstops
Medical Support – medics at pitstops and Basecamp
Premium completion medal
16-week training program
Camping on Saturday night
Hot showers
Hot dinner and breakfast at basecamp
Event timing from Results Base
Bag transport from start to basecamp
Access to halfway basecamp – bars, stretching area, concessions and acoustic music
Hot food at finish line
Date: 25th - 26th June
Distance: 26.2 miles
Route: Whiteshill - Basecamp
General Entry Prices from: £160
DAY 1 EXCL. CAMPING
A trail marathon from Whiteshill to Basecamp
Package includes:
Entry ticket and participant pack
Food, drink and sports nutrition at pitstops
Medical Support – medics at pitstops and Basecamp
Premium completion medal
16-week training program
Hot dinner at basecamp
Event timing from Results Base
Bag transport from start to basecamp
Access to halfway basecamp – bars, stretching area, concessions and acoustic music
Hot food at finish line
Package does not include the following at Basecamp:
Camping
Hot showers
Dinner and Breakfast
Date: 25th - 26th June
Distance: 26.2 miles
Route: Whiteshill - Basecamp
General Entry Prices from: £80
DAY 2 INCL. CAMPING
A trail marathon from Basecamp to Broadway
Package includes:
Entry ticket and participant pack
Food, drink and sports nutrition at pitstops
Medical Support – medics at pitstops and Basecamp
Premium completion medal
Camping – 2-person tent per person
16-week training program
Event timing from Results Base
Bag transport from basecamp to finish
Access to halfway finish line concessions and bars
Dinner and breakfast at Basecamp
Hot food at the finish line
Date: 25th - 26th June
Distance: 26.2 miles
Route: Whiteshill - Broadway Tower
General Entry Prices from: £160
DAY 2 EXCL. CAMPING
A trail marathon from Basecamp to Broadway
Package includes:
Entry ticket and participant pack
Food, drink and sports nutrition at pitstops
Medical Support – medics at pitstops and Basecamp
Premium completion medal
16-week training program
Event timing from Results Base
Bag transport from basecamp to finish
Access to halfway finish line concessions and bars
Hot food at finish line
Package does not include the following at Basecamp:
Camping
Hot showers
Dinner or breakfast
Date: 25th - 26th June
Distance: 26.2 miles
Route: Whiteshill - Broadway Tower
General Entry Prices from: £80
Pit stops
Pit stops are approximately every 7 - 10 miles and will give you a chance to refresh and recharge for the next stage and check in with the medics if you need to. We recommend a quick turnaround of a maximum of 20 minutes to get back on the trail as quickly as possible.
All the pit stops provide snacks, drinks, toilets and first aid facilities.
Please note: we do not publish the exact locations of pit stops due to very limited space and private access. In order to gain the necessary permissions to run the event, friends and family will NOT be permitted at pit stops.
key timings
SAT: 06:30 Start line opens (Start)
SAT: 16:00 - 22:00 Registration open for Day 2 participants at Basecamp
SUN: 05:15 Registration open for Day 2 participants at Basecamp
SUN: 06:00 - 07:00 Start line open (at Basecamp)
SUN: 18:00 Finish line close
*Key timings are subject to change and based on 2021 timings.
what's not included
Transport
Parking
Merchandise
Trackers
iTabs
Individual Event Photos
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