Dragonfly Challenge
Take on the Dragonfly Challenge at Brandon Marsh Nature Reserve, a flexible lap-based trail run where you choose your distance on scenic paths through wetland, woodland and countryside.
Sign up for £33.30-£39
- Wed 29 Apr 2026
09:00
Age 16 & over
£33.30-£39
- 6 hrs trail running
Event overview
The Dragonfly Challenge takes place at Brandon Marsh Nature Reserve near Coventry, offering a relaxed endurance-style trail event in a beautiful wildlife-rich setting.
Runners complete repeated laps of a scenic trail loop through nature reserve paths, woodland and open countryside. Run as many laps as you like, from a short challenge to ultra distances.
Highlights
- Run as many laps as you wish in the 6-hour time limit
- The 3.3-mile off-road loop means your race can be 5K or even over 80K and anywhere in between
- You decide how many laps you're going to do on the day within the 6-hour time limit
- To cover marathon distance, you'll need to complete 8 laps
- To cover a half marathon distance, it's 4 laps
- It’s completely up to you; there is no pressure, but see if you want one more lap
- The format is great for people looking to run further than they’ve ever done before, do a long training run for future events or to enjoy a sociable event with your friends
Event photos
Event community
- Average fitness
- Beginner-friendly
- Event village
Fitness level
The key thing is that these events are for everyone. There is no such thing as too slow!
- 1 lap
- 2 laps
- Distance markers
- First aid
- Flat
- Food stations
- Multiple laps
- Toilets
- Traffic free
- Water stations
- Way markers
- GPX available
GPX route
The route is displayed on the map above.
Overview
The course at Pooley Country Park is a mixture of open grassland and parkland pathways. It’s not technical at any point but the climb up to the Golden Tower of Leaves won’t go unnoticed!
The majority of the course is flat except this climb to the impressive statue (where you’ll all want to stop for a picture!). The site is a former coal mine, and as such, there are numerous ponds and pools dotted around.
- Cafe
- Paid parking
- Toilets
Event HQ
Pooley Country Park
Pooley Lane
Polesworth
Tamworth
Warwickshire
B78 1JA
UK
By car
Pooley country Park is on the outskirts of Tamworth and 10 minutes from Junction 10 of the M42.
By rail
The closest train station is Polesworth.
What's included
- Medal
Sustainability
- Optional medal
How to enter
- Age 16 & over
- Enter online