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4.5

(27)

UK Cycling Events

The Cotswolds Classic

Name: The Cotswolds Classic
Start: 2026-08-15
End: 2026-08-15
Location: Stratford-upon-Avon, UK
Rating: 4.54

Location

Stratford-upon-Avon, UK

Date

15th August '26

3 Entry Options

Short

Middle

Long

Rating Highlights

4.93 /5

Course Navigation

4.89 /5

Supporting Staff

4.74 /5

Event Safety

Rating Overview

All Time Average

4.54

2025 Average

4.41

Rating Breakdown

Pre-event communication

4.74

Event Logistics

4.70

Supporting Staff

4.89

Event Safety

4.74

Course Navigation

4.93

Course Congestion

4.48

Aid Stations

4.36

Swag

3.83

Sustainability

4.18

Facilities

4.48

Finish Area

4.32

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Features & Characteristics

Degree of Challenge

Challenging

46% of reviews

Atmosphere

Large Festival Atmosphere

50% of reviews

Location

Urban & Nature Mix

54% of reviews

Cycling

Undulating - Mixed

52% of reviews

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Frequently asked questions

When is The Cotswolds Classic?

The next edition of The Cotswolds Classic takes place on 15 August 2026.

Where does The Cotswolds Classic take place?

The Cotswolds Classic takes place in Stratford-upon-Avon, UK.

What distances does The Cotswolds Classic offer?

Entry options include: Short, Middle, Long.

How is The Cotswolds Classic rated by runners?

The Cotswolds Classic has an average rating of 4.54 out of 5 from 27 verified participant reviews on Racecheck.

What is The Cotswolds Classic like?

Based on participant reviews, runners describe it as: Challenging (46% of reviews), Large Festival Atmosphere (50% of reviews), Urban & Nature Mix (54% of reviews), Undulating - Mixed (52% of reviews).

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4.5

(27)

Geoff C.

4.6

· 2025 Long ·

Absolutely fantastic event with seamless organisation! Signage was spot on, Well marshalled and feed stations were well placed and stocked. I have done the Mendip classic, Surrey Hills and now the Cotswolds classic, which I think is the best. All great challenges but the road con...

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Hugh K.

4.6

· 2025 Long ·

Great event and beautiful course if a little bit challenging with a coupe of the hills and the head wind. A must-do for any serious athlete! Overall a great day out.

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Rob I.

3.5

· 2025 Long ·

Route marking was excellent, and the marshall’s on the course were great, thank you. My main gripes were that there was only a couple of toilets at the start, for hundreds of people, so long queues meant delayed starts. The feed stations were very average, mainly just sugar, so cafe stops were required along the way. We had been pre-warned but for the price paid I would have expected more. And there was no seating at the feed stations, maybe to ensure no-one hung around, but if you wanted a rest you had to sit on the floor. The finish “village” was very sparse. No refreshments other than coffee / pizza available. Would have been nice to have a bit more going on.

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Rich E.

4.7

· 2025 Middle ·

Good progression of distance, elevation and climb gradients from Short to Long routes. Nice countryside. Quiet roads. Excellant way marking. Free photos. Best alcohol-free beer at the end. See you next year.

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Alan G.

3.6

· 2025 Long ·

Had a good experience overall. The course was fun and volunteers were supportive!

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Ben R.

5.0

· 2025 Long ·

Great event, strongly recommend the Cotswold Classic sportive. Long route had some good climbs and well put together. Atmosphere good and enjoyable finish / start area.

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Adam C.

4.5

· 2025 Long ·

Not the best course compared to others like the Suffolk sportive....a lot of cross roads and congestion. Photo shoots not amazing....very limited and random in comparison to some other sportives. Was still a good day out but more of a social route than one for putting down a go...

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Ben D.

4.6

· 2025 Middle ·

Superbly organised and brilliantly run event, I had a blast and cant wait to return

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Colin L.

3.4

· 2024 Middle ·

Hi for me the traffic lights caused a problem having to stop at them. A way around them would have been better, also at the major junctions /cross roads I didn’t see any marshals these would have been useful to let me know whether or not it was clear to carry on slow down or stop...

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David E.

3.5

· 2024 Long ·

Beautiful route through the Cotswolds, a couple of good challenging climbs and generally quiet roads to ride through pretty scenery and chocolate box villages. Well organised event, with good signage and a very good location for the HQ.

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