Fri 8 May 2026 Loughborough, Leicestershire, UK

Bat Challenge

A tough, but ever so rewarding, day/night out with views for miles! Start in daylight and if you keep going long enough you'll be in complete darkness!

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  • Fri 8 May 2026
Beacon Hill Lower Car Park, Loughborough
Bat Challenge

18:00

Age 16 & over

£33.30-£39

  • 6 hrs trail running + 423 ft ascent

Event overview

You decide! The 3.3 mile off-road loop means your race can be 5k or well over 50k and anywhere in between. You decide how many laps you're going to do on the day within the 6-hour time limit. If you're looking to cover a marathon distance you'll need to complete 8 laps and a half marathon will be 4 laps.

Event details

  • Average fitness
  • Event village
  • Newcomers

Route

  • Multiple laps
  • GPX available

Location

  • Paid parking
  • Park

What's included

  • Medal

How to enter

  • Age 16 & over
  • Entries open
  • Enter online
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