Griffin Challenge
Take on the Griffin Challenge at Coombe Abbey Park, a flexible lap-based trail event where you choose your distance and run scenic woodland and parkland trails.
Sign up for £35.10-£39
- Wed 3 Jun 2026
09:00
Age 16 & over
£35.10-£39
- 6 hrs trail running
Event overview
The Griffin Challenge takes place in the beautiful surroundings of Coombe Abbey Park near Coventry, offering runners a relaxed trail event with a welcoming atmosphere.
The course follows a scenic trail loop through woodland and parkland paths. Complete as many laps as you like, making it ideal for everything from a casual run to an ultra-distance challenge.
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
Ciaran K.
- 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!
- Flat
- Multiple laps
- Out and back
- GPX available
GPX route
The route is displayed on the map above.
Overview
The course from Braybrooke Taproom runs along the Griffin Trail and Brampton Valley Way. Both of these footpaths are very well maintained over crushed stone; the Griffin Trail has recently been resurfaced to give a great surface.
There is one small section (around 100m) across grassy trail but in the summer this shouldn’t be much of a consideration. It’s relatively flat with gentle climbs on the way out and you’ll be running between arable farm fields - but without having to worry about breaking your ankle on ploughed fields!
The vast majority of the course is not under tree cover. This will leave you exposed to the elements but also allows for some spectacular, uninterrupted views!
- Cafe
- Free parking
- Toilets
Event HQ
Braybrooke Beer Co. Brewery & Taproom
Harborough Road
Market Harborough
Northamptonshire
LE16 8LJ
UK
Race HQ
The Taproom will be open for post-run pastries, cakes and coffees (or a pint of their beers of course!),
By car
Braybrooke Taproom is just outside Market Harborough 7 minutes from Junction 3 of the A14.
By rail
The closest train station is Market Harborough.
What's included
- Medal
Friendly and relaxed event with a 'do as much as you like' sentiment. Aid station each lap was excellent, and the range of snacks and drinks on offer was good. Marty L
On what was probably the hottest day of the year so far, Paul and his team of volunteers went above and beyond to keep us all cool and safe. Plenty of common sense messages in the pre race brief and plenty of water sprayers etc to keep us cool Grahame F
What’s great is that it is more of a personal challenge than a race, and there’s no pressure you just do as much as you want. Kathleen W
Superbly organised and managed, 6 laps around the park for me from woodland to open fields, a well stocked feed station with plenty of drinks ( much needed in today’s heat of 30°C ). Today I rucked with 15kg and earned myself a Gold Award Badge. Simon
Event location, RD and staff and volunteers and a well-stocked aid station are all superb. Outstanding!! Betty M
Great people willing to help with anything. Great event, well signposted route. Paul H
It was a nice marathon and well organised, very hot 32 degrees but that's not normal, good medal and badge. Michael F
Loved it. Wayne N
From when you sign up to after you finish everything is top notch. Andrew G
Really well organised event, love the set up and the flexibility to run as many (or as few) laps as you like. Well stocked aid station at the start/finish line and a good quality medal. Catherine M
Absolutely fantastic format and relaxed vibe!! Scott D
My first time entering the Swan Challenge at Coombe Abbey although have been multiple times before with kids and dogs. Emily T
Really well organised, friendly runners and volunteers, and for me a way to run some longer distances with support. Clare P
Everyone was kind, helpful and supportive. Paitra S
Another great bigbear event, wonderful aid station, well marked course and lovely venue. Brian T
Reviews for the Griffin's sister event, the Swan Challenge, thanks to RaceCheck
Sustainability
- Trees not tees
- Age 16 & over
- Entries open
- Enter online
Entry fees
Entry fee
£35.10
Entry fee
£39.00