Sat 17 - Sun 18 Jan 2026 Okehampton, Devon, UK

Hare Challenge

Running Events Devon would like to invite you to come and run with us. The Hare challenge event is being held in 2026.

2 races

  • Sat 17 Jan 2026
  • #1 of 2
Bridestowe, Okehampton

Day 1 - Saturday

08:30

Age 18 & over

£21-£34

  • 7 hrs trail running
  • Sun 18 Jan 2026
  • #2 of 2
Bridestowe, Okehampton

Day 2 - Sunday

08:30

Age 18 & over

£20-£34

  • 7 hrs trail running

Event overview

Absolutely all abilities of runners / walkers can take part in our events as you have 8 hours to get to the finish of your final lap, each lap is 3.277 miles out and back, of our scenic route on an old disused train line.Everyone is welcome whether you are planning to walk or run, whether you finish 1 lap, 4 laps or even 14 laps in the permitted time, we would class you as finisher and a winner, and you can collect your Medal for the event. Please come and have a try and see how far you can go. Places are strictly limited so please do not leave it too late to enter, if and when we reach capacity anyone entering after, will get a bespoke medal of their choice of the ones that we have with us on that day. If looking for somewhere local to stay we can highly recommend the Fox & Hounds, they have rooms available as well as their bunk house and camping, the food is also highly recommended.

Event details

  • Average fitness
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Event village

Sustainability

  • Optional medal

Races at event

  • Sat 17 Jan 2026
  • #1 of 2
Bridestowe, Okehampton
Day 1 - Saturday

08:30

Age 18 & over

£21-£34

  • 7 hrs trail running
  • Sun 18 Jan 2026
  • #2 of 2
Bridestowe, Okehampton
Day 2 - Sunday

08:30

Age 18 & over

£20-£34

  • 7 hrs trail running

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