About The Event
From quaint idyllic villages to medieval burial grounds, the Costwold Way will take you all the way to the foot of the magnificent Broadway Tower.
The highlights are endless, rich with 13th Century ruins and modern-days film locations. The yellow, Jurassic Cotswold stone will pave the way, as you pass castles and the famous Cooper's Hill en route.
Whether you're a seasoned runner, patient plodder or weekend walker - choose to camp over the weekend or take on 100km in one go.
How to enter
There are two ways you can join Team Macmillan in this event.
Secure a charity place
We're proud to be a gold charity partner for this event, which means you can now apply for one of our guaranteed charity places today.
You will need to reach 50% of your fundraising target at least 6 weeks before the event in order to confirm your place on the day. But don't worry, we're on hand to help you meet your goal, with fundraising support throughout your journey with us. Please get in touch with our Hiking Team if you have any questions, we are here to help!
Use your own place
If you've already secured your own place, you can still sign up to join Team Macmillan – email hiking@macmillan.org.uk and we'll give you all the information and support you need to be part of Team Green.
What's included?
You'll get full support and hospitality all the way, leaving you to focus on your challenge.
- Training programme tailored to all levels
- Fully signposted route, with regular rest stops
- Hot meals, showers, drinks and sports nutrition
- Bag transport to the finish
- Medical support at pit stops and en route
- Finisher's medal
- First class support from the Macmillan Hiking Team from sign up right through to the start line
To get a real feel for the Race to the Tower experience – please visit the Race to the Tower website.
Why should I join Team Macmillan?
Whichever option you choose, you'll get great benefits when you join Team Macmillan:
- a full fundraising pack and training guide
- a free Team Macmillan technical t-shirt
- regular e-newsletters to keep you up to date with Team Macmillan and event news.
Most importantly, we'll provide you with a reason to put in those months of training and fundraising, because you know that your efforts are going towards improving the lives of people living with cancer in the UK today.
Please make sure you have read our Terms and Conditions before signing up.
Pandemic promise
Our main priority is the health and wellbeing of our participants, volunteers and colleagues. We're committed to keeping you up to date with information regarding your event as we receive it.
If your event is cancelled or postponed, we will be in touch to let you know what options are available to you. If you have any questions, you can email the team at hiking@macmillan.org.uk and we'll be happy to help.
Event Accessibility
Guide and support dogs are welcome at this event.
For participants who need a guide to make this event accessible to them, if you choose the 'non-stop' package, your guide can accompany you free of charge. If you choose the 'weekender' package, there is a discounted charge of £80 for your guide - this is to cover costs for the overnight basecamp.
Due to the nature of this event it is not recommended for wheelchairs.
If you have any questions about whether this event would be suitable depending on your needs, please get in touch with the Threshold team who will be happy to see how best they can accommodate you.
Race to the Tower FAQs
Got a question about taking part? Most questions can be answered on the event FAQs, and you can also get in touch with the Macmillan team by calling 0300 1000 200 or emailing hiking@macmillan.org.uk.
Ready to join?
By joining us you'll know that you're helping improve the lives of people living with cancer in the UK today.
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