Join us for the Cheltenham Running Festival 2023 in support of our Charity!

On Sunday 11th June, take this unique opportunity to run a chip timed 5k, 10k or Half Marathon around the famous Cheltenham Racecourse.

Cheltenham and Gloucester Hospitals Charity is the official charity partner for Cheltenham Running Festival. This event offers our supporters the unique opportunity to run around the famous Cheltenham Racecourse to help raise funds for your local hospitals. So channel your inner jockey and take on a chip timed race around this inspiring venue!

Each mile will be accurately marked out and there will be plenty of helpers to keep you quite literally on track and encourage you all the way to the finish line. This year there will also be a kids race, making this a fun day out for the entire family!

Start Times: 

10.00am - Half Marathon
10.45am - 10k
10.55am - 5k
12:30pm - Kids

The Course:

A flat 5k loop within the grounds of Cheltenham Racecourse, with spectacular views of the surrounding area. One lap 5k, two lap 10k and four lap half marathon; the course is mostly tarmac, with some sections of gravel and soft surface - perfect for a PB!

We have a number of free charity places available for supporters who would like to raise funds to help support your local hospitals do even more. Click the links below to sign up today and help make a real difference!

5k route - £150 fundraising target | 10k route - £200 fundraising target | Half Marathon - £250 fundraising target

You can find out more about the Cheltenham Running Festival here and if you have any queries please contact us at 0300 422 3231 / ghn-tr.fundraising@nhs.net.

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