Cheddar Gorge Challenge 2026 (Marathon, Half, 10km, 6km & Fun Runs)

Name: Cheddar Gorge Challenge 2026 (Marathon, Half, 10km, 6km & Fun Runs)
Start: 2026-06-13T23:00:00.000Z
End: 2026-06-13T23:00:00.000Z
Location: Warren Farm, Charterhouse, Blagdon, Bristol BS40 7XR, UK
Rating: 4.9

Sun, Jun 14, 2026

Warren Farm, Blagdon

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Cheddar Gorge Challenge 2026 (Marathon, Half, 10km, 6km & Fun Runs)

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£7.50 - £70

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Mark your calendars for this midsummer celebration of running! Go for a classic trail run in the beautiful surrounds of the Somerset levels and Bristol Channel or try your luck at something new with the Omnium - 4 running events over one great day of racing. Come for a challenge and fun atmosphere.

1km Fun Run, Marathon, Bronze Omnium, and 6 more

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Sun, Jun 14, 2026

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Blagdon, United Kingdom

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Where and when

Location

Warren Farm, Charterhouse, Blagdon, Bristol BS40 7XR, UK

Start times

Sunday, Jun 14, 2026

1km Fun Run: 10:00 AMMarathon: 10:00 AMBronze Omnium: 10:00 AMSilver Omnium: 10:00 AMGold Omnium: 10:00 AM3km Fun Run: 10:10 AMHalf Marathon: 10:30 AM6km: 11:00 AM10km: 11:10 AM

Event summary

Here are the distances available for Cheddar Gorge Challenge 2026 (Marathon, Half, 10km, 6km & Fun Runs)

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1km Fun Run

1km

£7.50

3km Fun Run

3km

£15

6km

£26

10km

£32

Route information

Terrain: Trail Elevation: Undulating Route Type: Loop

6km & 10km

These routes will take in some great views along a mixed route. There will be plenty of downhill sections to compensate for the climbs surrounding Cheddar Gorge.

Marathon & Half Marathon

These longer distances will take on the biggest and most beautiful vistas, gorges, and valleys the area has to offer. This one will be hilly, with runners having to negotiate the Hell Steps (for marathon runners, twice!), but all worth it with some excellent views. There is a 3hr cut off for marathon runners to start their second lap.

Marathon - 2 laps
Half Marathon - 1 lap

Gold, Silver & Bronze Omnium

This event's Omnium races are the running version of the track cycling Omnium, in which competitors will take on a range of different events, in the best all-rounder style competition. These races are broken down into the following events all taking place in 1 day.

Bronze Omnium: 6k + 1k + 100m + Hill Climb

Silver Omnium: 10k + 1k + 100m + Hill Climb

Gold Omnium: Half Marathon + 1k + 100m + Hill Climb

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What's included

Finisher's medal
Electronic timing
Buffet of fresh fruit and other tasty treats
Prizes for category winners

How to get there

Warren Farm, Charterhouse, Blagdon, Bristol BS40 7XR, UK

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By Car

The race venue Warren Farm can be accessed via the B3371 between Cheddar and Yoxter. It is a 10-minute drive from Cheddar.

Parking

There is a day parking area for people who are visiting the festival as well as for runners taking part in the race for the day only. People who have purchased camping or glamping tickets will be directed into the site and towards the appropriate part of the festival site, through the pay boundary.

There is on-site parking with a £2 per car charge payable to the farmer.

Camping

There will be camping available at Warren Farm which can be booked directly with the farmer, please see the Relish Running website for details.

Hotels and Accommodation

Relish Running Races has partnered with Let's Do This to bring you some of the best hotel rates close to the startline.

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Event day logistics

This is a provisional schedule, final times will be confirmed at the start of race week

10:00 Marathon starts

10:00 Half Marathon (Gold Omnium only)

10:10 3km starts

10:20 1km starts

10:30 Half Marathon Wave 1 starts

10:40 Half Marathon Wave 2 starts

10:50 Half Marathon Wave 3 starts

11:00 - 11:10 Half Marathon Wave 4 starts

11:00 - 11:10 6km starts

11:10 - 11:20 10km Wave 1 starts

11:20 - 11:30 10km Wave 2 starts

11:20 - 11:40 10km Wave 3 starts

11:30 - 11:50 10km Wave 4 starts

from 13:30 100m for the Gold, Silver and Bronze Omnium starts

from 14:30 1k for the Gold, Silver and Bronze Omnium starts

from 15:30 Hill Climb for the Gold, Silver and Bronze Omnium starts

*Please note that these start times are provisional and subject to change. Final start times will be confirmed on the Wednesday of the race week.

In the event of cancellation all entries will be rolled over to the same event the following year or a choice of alternative races will be made available within 12 months of the original race date if you are not able to make the new date.

Age Restrictions

There are certain age restrictions on races at this event, which are as follows:

3k Fun Run - 10 and over
6k - 12 and over
10k - 14 and over
Half Marathon - 17 and over
Marathon - 18 and over
Bronze Omnium - 12 and over
Silver Omnium - 14 and over
Gold Omnium - 17 and over

Cut-Off Time

There is a cut-off time of 3 hours for the marathon runners to start their second lap.

There are no cut-off times for the rest of the races.

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FAQs

What is the Omnium element of the Cheddar Gorge Challenge event?

The Cheddar Gorge Omnium is the running version of the track cycling Omnium, in which competitors will take on a range of different events, in a best all rounder style competition.

Are there drinks stations at the Cheddar Gorge Challenge?

Yes, there will be 1 aid station on the 6k route, 2 on the 10k route, 4 on the Half Marathon route and 9 on the Marathon route.

Will I get a medal at the Cheddar Gorge Challenge?

All runners of 6k and longer distances will take home a bespoke medal.