Charity place entry
To secure a charity place, there is a £20 registration fee and commitment to fundraising a target of £350.
- £20 registration fee
- £350 fundraising target
Run Cheltenham Half Marathon
Date: Sunday 20th September 2026
Distance: 13.1 miles
Location: Cheltenham Racecourse
Registration fee: £20
Fundraising target: £350
About this event
📅 Sunday 20th September 2026
📍Cheltenham Racecourse
👣 13.1 miles
Starting and finishing at the iconic Cheltenham Racecourse, this closed-road half marathon takes you through Cheltenham’s beautiful Regency streets, passing local landmarks including Montpellier, Pittville and the historic town centre. With a mostly flat route, enthusiastic spectators and a grandstand finish, it’s an ideal event whether you’re taking on your first half marathon or aiming for a new personal best.
How to enter
There are two ways to take part in the Run Cheltenham Half Marathon with Team Kids:
Own place entry
If you’ve already secured your place directly with the event organisers, you can still join Team Kids and fundraise for us. You’ll receive the same support and benefits as our charity runners.
- No registration fee
- No fundraising target, just raise as much as you can
When you join Team Kids, you’ll receive:
- A free Kids running vest with optional name letters so people can cheer you on
- A fundraising pack with ideas and tips to help you reach your target
- Tailored email updates with everything you need to know about the event
- Motivation newsletters to keep you inspired throughout your training
Take part!
Ready to take on the Run Cheltenham Half Marathon and make every mile count?
Any questions?
If you have any questions about this event, please email our Events team: events@kids.org.uk
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