Big Bear Events

Supportive, no-pressure trail events across the Midlands - 6-hour lapped challenges on 5K loops, TrailFest distances from 10K to 50K, and head-torch night 10Ks welcoming runners, hikers and walkers.

Big Bear Events

A variety of distances, times and locations but the same amazing experience!

Petzl Night Trail 10K series

A tough but rewarding day out with great views! Run as many 3.3-mile laps as you wish. If you like uphills, you’ll love the first half of the lap. If you love downhills, you’ll love the second half!

Fri 27 Feb
£37.80-£44

Woodhouse Eaves, Leicestershire, UK

Badger Challenge & Canicross

A tough but rewarding day out with great views! Run as many 3.3-mile laps as you wish. If you like uphills, you’ll love the first half of the lap. If you love downhills, you’ll love the second half!

Trail run
CaniCross

Trees not tees
Beginner-friendly
Dogs allowed at venue
Event village
Park
Sustainability policy
Age 18 & over
Runs

Salcey Forest in the dark with just your head torch to lead the way? The best Friday night there is!

Tue 24 Mar
£14.40-£18

Northampton, Northamptonshire, UK

Petzl Night Trails 10K | Salcey Forest

Salcey Forest in the dark with just your head torch to lead the way? The best Friday night there is!

10K run
CaniCross

Trees not tees
Beginner-friendly
Dogs allowed at venue
Event village
Sustainability policy
Age 16 & over
Runs

Run as many 3.5-mile loops through the forest as you want within the 6-hour time limit, at the award-winning Salcey Forest.

Tue 24 Mar
£33.30-£39

Northampton, Northamptonshire, UK

Elephant Challenge & Canicross

Run as many 3.5-mile loops through the forest as you want within the 6-hour time limit, at the award-winning Salcey Forest.

Fixed time runs
CaniCross

Trees not tees
Beginner-friendly
Dogs allowed at venue
Event village
Rural
Sustainability policy
Age 18 & over
Runs

Mature woodland, waterways and open grassland - it’s simply trail running perfection! Run as many 5K laps as you wish in the time limit, then receive your well-deserved medal, flapjack and beer.

Wed 30 Sep
£34.20-£40

Coventry, Warwickshire, UK

Kingfisher Challenge

Mature woodland, waterways and open grassland - it’s simply trail running perfection! Run as many 5K laps as you wish in the time limit, then receive your well-deserved medal, flapjack and beer.