Cheddar Gorge Challenge 2026

Rather lactate or lactose? Here, you don't have to choose 🥛. Combine cheeses and pastures through multiple exhilarating races! 🫨

In the month of June, head to the land of cheddar 🧀, in the United Kingdom, to move your legs in rhythm. Not to the rhythm of the Beatles and their famous single "Twist and Shout" 🎤, but rather to the steady beat of running shoes on rocky trails 🪨. At the start of summer, you will traverse the famous Cheddar Gorge from end to end 🏞️, with the sole objective of crossing the finish line and fully enjoying the seasonal sunshine ☀️. And for the occasion, you have the choice between combined events, children's distances, long distances, and even a marathon 🥵. The refreshments and the famous arrival buffet will be very welcome 🍽️.

If you're wondering why run in the land of "squeaky cheese", let us tell you more about the environment of Somerset, in the South West of England 🏴. The hilly landscapes will leave you speechless and strongly contrast with the surroundings, due to the many caves 🕳️ found there and the river Cheddar Yeo winding along the gorges 💦. And we haven't even talked about the local atmosphere ... 🥳 As for the routes, you can choose between a scenic stroll or a prolonged intense effort. The "Gold Omnium" 🥇, "Silver Omnium" 🥈 and "Bronze Omnium" 🥉 combined events combine power, speed, and endurance 🏋️‍♀️. Whichever combo you choose, you'll face 100 m of sprinting 🐆, 50 mD+ of vertical running, and 1 km of middle-distance running. And as if that wasn't enough 💪, you can add 6 km of running through the gorges for the "Bronze" course, 10 km for the "Silver", and 21 km (a half marathon, no less) for the "Gold" 🤯. Finally, if you're more of a "single-tasker," and only endurance excites you 😅, listen up: a marathon, a half marathon, a 10 km, a 6 km and even a 3 km are offered individually ✅. You can't say you can't find the right shoe for your foot ❌. For the younger ones, a 1,000 m course is also available, either in costume or in competition outfit!

When the effort is but a distant memory, open your eyes wide to what surrounds you 👀. Take out the headlamp that lurks at the bottom of your bag, and set out to explore the many caves of Cheddar 🔦. If fatigue still lingers, take advantage of a little nap in the coolness of the caverns 🧌. Once awake, climb along the Gorge to the famous town of Cheddar and let yourself be overwhelmed by the intoxicating smell of the local specialty 🔪. Aged or vintage cheddar, you'll definitely find something to fill your belly 🤤. If you wish to continue your journey along the coast, drive to Highbridge, and dip in the Bristol Channel 🧱. The water might not be warm, but the view is unforgettable 🤩. Conversely, you'll find to the east and northeast the small towns of Bath and Bristol. The numerous historic Roman baths ⛲️ found there will allow you to restore all your energy in just a few moments⏳.

So if you're not allergic to cheese or beautiful landscapes 🌌, there's no excuse not to bring your family and friends into the fabulous story of the "Cheddar Gorge Challenge" 🤪.