2026 edition
Entry options are not yet confirmed for this edition. Check the organiser before making plans.
true cost £160
Decision summary
Lower than 6% of comparable known fees
Historical race-date favourability, not a forecast
Stored GPS route
Quick answers
raceindex.org has a GPS course file for Cheltenham Running Festival 5K, so runners can inspect the route line on the map. Elevation charts and ascent figures appear only when that file includes usable elevation data.
The course listing puts the climb at 30 m.
The Cheltenham Running Festival 5K route starts at Cheltenham Racecourse, Prestbury, Cheltenham and finishes at Cheltenham Racecourse event village. Underfoot, expect mostly tarmac with some sections of gravel and soft surface; a mixture of multi-terrain and concrete paths. It passes Cheltenham Racecourse, racecourse infield, Grandstand and Cotswold Hills backdrop. A water station on route which runners pass on each lap.
Secure self-service bag drop marquee within the event village. Chip-timed results with the timing chip attached to the bottom of the race bib. Family-friendly festival also including a junior/kids race.
| Entry fee | £30 |
|---|---|
| Travel (modelled) | £40 |
| Accommodation (modelled) | £90 |
| Estimated total | £160 |
The adult entry fee is £30, and the estimated true cost to the start line is about £160 including modelled travel and accommodation.