6 Hour Challenge
Sat 16 May 2026 Lincoln, Lincolnshire, UK

Lincolnshire Run | 6 Hour Challenge

Welcome to a 6-hour timed running event where you can run as far as you can within the time limit, on a flat out-and-back route, with fuel stations, a medal and a goody bag.

  • Sat 16 May 2026
Lincoln Road, Lincoln
6 Hour Challenge

09:30

Age 18 & over

£26-£28

  • 6 hrs trail running

Event overview

How far will you run in the 6-hour time limit?

Highlights

  • Once registered, you'll start running at 9.30am
  • The course is either 3.28 miles per lap
  • There's a 5K turnaround point (the 10K is 2 laps of the 5K lap)
  • Complete 4 laps for a half marathon
  • Complete 8 laps for a full marathon
  • Complete 9 laps or more for an ultra marathon
  • There's a fuel station at the end of each lap - which means you carry less
  • You can start your last lap up until 5:59:59 hrs
  • The course is mainly along an old railway line on a tarmac path
  • Toilets and parking are nearby
  • When you finish, you'll get a bespoke medal and a goody bag

This event is part of Lincolnshire Run.

  • Average fitness
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Event village
  • Families

Timetable

  • 08:45 | Registration opens
  • 09:30 | Event starts

  • Cut off time
  • Distance markers
  • Flat
  • Food stations
  • Multiple laps
  • Navigation not required
  • Out and back
  • Traffic free
  • Water stations
  • Way markers
  • GPX available

GPX route

The route is displayed on the map above.

Route

The course is mainly along an old railway line on a tarmac path with a small section at the start and finish of each lap on the field, the course is out and back with no navigation required.

  • The course is either 3.28 miles per lap
  • There's a 5K turnaround point (the 10K is 2 laps of the 5K lap)
  • Complete 4 laps for a half marathon
  • Complete 8 laps for a full marathon
  • Complete 9 laps or more for an ultra marathon
  • There's a fuel station at the end of each lap - which means you carry less
  • You can start your last lap up until 5:59:59 hrs
  • The course is mainly along an old railway line on a tarmac path
  • Toilets and parking are nearby
  • When you finish, you'll get a bespoke medal and a goody bag

  • Toilets

Event HQ

Lincoln Road
Skellingthorpe
Lincoln
Lincolnshire
LN6 5UU
UK

  • Drinks
  • Goody bag
  • Medal
  • Snacks

Included

  • Water, squash, fizzy drinks, and a variety of food at the end of each lap
  • Toilets at the pavilion on the playing field
  • On-site car parking
  • Bespoke Lincolnshire Run themed finisher medal
  • Goody bag

  • Age 18 & over
  • Entries open
  • Enter online

Age restrictions

  • Age 12-13 years | 5,000m
  • Age 14-15 years | 6,000m
  • Age 16 | 10,000m
  • Age 17 | 25,000m
  • Age 18-19 | 45,000m
  • Age 20 and over | No maximum distance

Entry fees

Entry fee

£26.00

Entry fee

£28.00

Other races at event

  • Sat 16 May
  • #1 of 6
Lincoln Road, Lincoln
5K

09:30

Age 12 & over

£26-£28

  • 5 km trail running + 33 ft ascent
  • Sat 16 May
  • #2 of 6
Lincoln Road, Lincoln
10K

09:30

Age 16 & over

£26-£28

  • 10 km trail running + 66 ft ascent
  • Sat 16 May
  • #3 of 6
Lincoln Road, Lincoln
Half Marathon

09:30

Age 17 & over

£26-£28

  • 13.1 miles trail running + 132 ft ascent
  • Sat 16 May
  • #4 of 6
Lincoln Road, Lincoln
Marathon

09:30

Age 18 & over

£26-£28

  • 26.2 miles trail running + 264 ft ascent
  • Sat 16 May
  • #5 of 6
Lincoln Road, Lincoln
Ultra Marathon

09:30

Age 20 & over

£26-£28

  • 32 miles trail running
4 steps to wellbeing
Sleep well

A good night's sleep is an essential foundation for a healthy lifestyle, effective training and weight control.

Train slow

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Eat natural

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