It's time to lace up those trainers, as Run Cheltenham returns for 2026 – and with three distances to choose from, runners of all abilities are encouraged to sign up!
What is Run Cheltenham 2026?
Whether you're looking to take on your first road race or beat your personal best, the annual Run Cheltenham is an excellent choice for both newbie and regular runners, boasting a flat course with full road closures.
This year, national healthcare charity Sue Ryder, which runs Sue Ryder Leckhampton Court Hospice near Cheltenham, is returning as headline charity partner for the event.
Encompassing the Cheltenham Half Marathon and 10k, as well as the Move More Mile, the event attracts hundreds of runners of all abilities, making it a huge fundraiser for Sue Ryder, supporting the charity to continue providing palliative, end-of-life care and grief support, offering hope, dignity and kindness when it matters most.
Participants can choose to take on the half marathon — following a 13.1-mile route through the Regency town centre, starting and finishing at Cheltenham Racecourse — or the 10k, which follows the first and last sections of the half.
Meanwhile the Move More Mile takes place solely at Cheltenham Racecourse, offering a great introduction to racing that's suitable for all ages and abilities.
How to sign up for Run Cheltenham 2026 with Sue Ryder
Sign up through Sue Ryder for a discounted entry fee and access to fundraising resources, along with dedicated support on race day – including a 'fantastic' cheer point to give you an extra boost, well deserved treats when you finish, and a Sue Ryder vest when you raise £100 or more.
Anyone running in aid of the charity is asked to raise a minimum of £275 for the half marathon, £175 for the 10k and £25 for the Move More Mile.
Runners have until Thursday 20 August 2026 to sign up with Sue Ryder, costing £25 for the half marathon and £20 for the 10k. It's free to take part in the Move More Mile.
To register, visit sueryder.org/run-cheltenham.
