Cheltenham Festival 2026 – Long Run Private Box Hospitality
Long Run Private Box FAQs – Cheltenham Festival
Where is the Long Run Private Box located at Cheltenham Racecourse for the 2026 Cheltenham Festival?
The Long Run Private Boxes are located on the third floor of the Grandstand. It is a track facing facility with superb views of the final two fences and the finishing straight at the Cheltenham Festival at the iconic Cheltenham Festival across three days from Tuesday 10th to Friday 13th March 2026.
What is included in the VIP Long Run Private Box Package for the Cheltenham Festival in 2026?
Our VIP Long Run Private Box Hospitality Package has plenty to offer you and your guests/clients for all five days of the upcoming Cheltenham Festival in 2026.
This package includes an intimate private box hospitality facility, club admission badges, morning coffee and biscuits on arrival, a four course luncheon with wines and liquors, a Full Afternoon Tea, a complimentary bar serving beers, wines, spirits, and soft drinks, as well as racing newspapers, a race card, reserved car parking labels at Cheltenham Racecourse (1 per 2 guests), Plasma televisions, and event documentation.
How many guests can the VIP Long Run Private Box accommodate on each day of the 2026 Cheltenham Festival?
The VIP Long Run Private Box can accommodate a party of up to 40 guests at any one time on each day of the 2026 Cheltenham Festival. You and your guests/clients will not miss a moment of the action, enjoying the racing in comfort and style.
What is the itinerary for the VIP Long Run Private Box Package for the Cheltenham Festival in 2026?
Our sample itinerary for the day will help guide you and your clients through the 2026 Cheltenham Festival.
Gates will open at 10:30 a.m., with the facility opening, followed by morning coffee and biscuits upon arrival at 10:45 a.m. The multi-course lunch will then be served early in the afternoon at 12:15 ahead of the first race that starts just over an hour later at 13:20.
The feature race will take place at 16:00, with afternoon tea served promptly at 16:25. The final race will follow later at 5:20 p.m. Carriages will depart at 18:15, allowing you to leave the facility and the racecourse itself.
What is the official dress code for the Long Run Private Box at the Cheltenham Festival in 2026?
The dress code for the Long Run Private Box VIP Hospitality facility at Cheltenham Racecourse for the Cheltenham Festival is smart casual, a minimum. For example, most male guests often wear a collared shirt and a tie, and you may need to wrap up warm, though this is dependent on the weather conditions.
Please note that fancy dress is NOT permitted in the hospitality, the restaurant facilities, or in the club enclosure. However, fancy dress is allowed in other areas as long as the outfit is not offensive. The racecourse reserves the right to refuse entry if necessary.
What is included in the menu for the Long Run Private Box at the 2026 Cheltenham Festival?
Below is a sample menu of what you can expect during your four-course luncheon in your VIP Long Run Private Box throughout the day at the upcoming 2026 Cheltenham Festival.
Starter: Smoked Chalk Stream Trout with blini, roe, and wasabi aioli.
Main: Rump of Lamb with smoked carrot, cauliflower cheese, greens, and mead jus.
Dessert: Chaxhill Red Apple Delice with caramel and maple.
The Cheltenham Cheeseboard comes with apricots, grapes, chutney, and biscuits.
An offering of Fresh Hobbs House Bakery bread and butter also accompanies this food.
How can I contact Eventmasters regarding the Long Run Private Box Hospitality for the 2026 Cheltenham Festival?
There are a number of ways in which you can get in touch with us here at Eventmasters Corporate Hospitality regarding our Long Run Private Box VIP Hospitality Package for the Cheltenham Festival in 2026.
You can either contact us via our online form, located at the bottom of this page, or call our dedicated sales team on 0121 233 6500. They will be happy to assist you.

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