Cheltenham Running Festival June 2027

Join us for the Cheltenham Running Festival on Sunday 20th June 2027

In Support of Charlie's Community Support and Linc Charity

We're delighted to have Charlie's Community Support and Linc Charity as our joint Charities of the Year for the 2027 Cheltenham Running Festival.

Charlie's Community Support provides free holistic therapies, emotional support and wellbeing services for anyone affected by cancer across Gloucestershire.

Since 1998, Linc Charity has helped thousands of people across the local area through medical treatment, financial support and emotional assistance. By funding items and services the NHS can't provide, Linc Charity helps give patients and their families the added extras that make a real difference.

Join one of our Charity of the Year teams on the start line and help make a real difference to local people affected by cancer.

To run in support of Charlie's Community Support, sign up here

To run in support of Linc Charity, sign up here

Get ready for an unforgettable summer race day at one of the UK’s most iconic sporting venues. The Cheltenham Running Festival returns in 2027, giving runners the chance to take on a 5K, 10K or Half Marathon at the world-famous Cheltenham Racecourse.

Whether you are chasing a new personal best, stepping up to a longer distance or enjoying the atmosphere of a unique race day setting, this event offers a brilliant experience for runners of all abilities.

With a historic venue, supportive race day atmosphere and a choice of distances to suit different goals, the Cheltenham Running Festival is the perfect addition to your 2027 running calendar.

Ticket Selling

Super Early Bird entry - Ends Sunday 2nd August 2026

Early Bird entry - Ends Sunday 20th December 2026

Standard entry - Ends Sunday 23rd May 2027

Race Distance & Start Times

10:00 am - Half Marathon

10:45 am - 10k

10:55 am - 5k

12:30 pm - Junior Race

Included in the entry:

Unique themed medal

Free race photos

Chip-timed results

Post-race goodies

Each kilometre is accurately marked with distance flags and our friendly marshals will guide and cheer you all the way to the finish. We cannot wait to welcome you to the Cheltenham Running Festival.

With RunThrough you can expect a friendly team of marshals to help guide you round the course and cheer you on to the finish, a lively and well-serviced event village with plenty of food and drink options including free goodies from our partners at the finish line after your hard effort.

We have been extensively researching what runners consider important, and sustainability is fast becoming the top issue. Click here to see what RunThrough is doing for sustainability.

You can now grab your Cheltenham Running Festival event t-shirt for more than 30% off when you buy it as part of your entry on checkout! With the event logo printed on the chest, it’s the perfect keepsake to celebrate your race and wear your achievement with pride!

We can do this with our partner RT Kit as part of a strategic decision to raise awareness about the quality of the product whilst reducing the overall cost of events for those who would prefer not to have a t-shirt included.

Come and enjoy the day with us. Once you enter you will receive a confirmation email. More information will be sent closer to the event.

We can’t wait to see you on the start line!