Bat Challenge
From Big Bear Events
- Date Fri 2nd May 2025 - Sat 3rd May 2025
- Time 18:00
- Location Loughborough
- Price £39.00
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km, 10km, 10 Mile, Half Marathon, Marathon, Ultra
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating experience at the Bat Challenge, hosted by Big Bear Events! This unique and challenging event is set to take place in the picturesque town of Loughborough from Friday, May 2nd to Saturday, May 3rd, 2025. Participants can enjoy a variety of race distances, with the format designed to accommodate everyone from seasoned runners to those new to night trail running.
The Bat Challenge promises a rewarding adventure as you start your journey in the warm glow of the late spring sun, with the opportunity to embrace the thrill of running in complete darkness as the evening unfolds. Whether you choose to tackle multiple laps or take breaks to enjoy the stunning views, the event is all about you and your pace. With support every 5k and the option to run until 7pm with a head torch, it's a perfect way to experience the beauty of night running. Join us for a memorable weekend filled with camaraderie, adventure, and the chance to push your limits in a safe and supportive environment! Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to challenge yourself while enjoying the great outdoors!
The Bat Challenge promises a rewarding adventure as you start your journey in the warm glow of the late spring sun, with the opportunity to embrace the thrill of running in complete darkness as the evening unfolds. Whether you choose to tackle multiple laps or take breaks to enjoy the stunning views, the event is all about you and your pace. With support every 5k and the option to run until 7pm with a head torch, it's a perfect way to experience the beauty of night running. Join us for a memorable weekend filled with camaraderie, adventure, and the chance to push your limits in a safe and supportive environment! Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to challenge yourself while enjoying the great outdoors!
Bat Challenge
Fri 2nd May 2025 - Sat 3rd May 2025
Organiser's Description
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!
You’ll start in the late spring sun and if you decide to keep going you can get a dusk lap and many in complete darkness. Of course you could always run a lap or 2 in daylight, take a long break, get a “golden hour” lap in and then head out for a another in the dark. You don’t need to keep running or moving for the whole event, much like our day time ones. You do you!
It’s a great format for anyone who wants to try night trail running, you’ll have run the route for up to 3 hours in daylight, so you’ll know it a bit and we’re on hand to look after you every 5k. It worked brilliantly in 2023.
Anyone starting a lap after 7pm will need to carry a head torch. Even if you’re a 20 minute 5k runner - you won’t be with a broken leg and light fades very quickly in the woods. It’s for worst case scenario stuff, not to increase your performance
Although the temperatures are likely to be lower on a May evening our canicross season finishes in March so there will be no canicross entry for this event.
You’ll start in the late spring sun and if you decide to keep going you can get a dusk lap and many in complete darkness. Of course you could always run a lap or 2 in daylight, take a long break, get a “golden hour” lap in and then head out for a another in the dark. You don’t need to keep running or moving for the whole event, much like our day time ones. You do you!
It’s a great format for anyone who wants to try night trail running, you’ll have run the route for up to 3 hours in daylight, so you’ll know it a bit and we’re on hand to look after you every 5k. It worked brilliantly in 2023.
Anyone starting a lap after 7pm will need to carry a head torch. Even if you’re a 20 minute 5k runner - you won’t be with a broken leg and light fades very quickly in the woods. It’s for worst case scenario stuff, not to increase your performance
Although the temperatures are likely to be lower on a May evening our canicross season finishes in March so there will be no canicross entry for this event.
Races
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Bat Challenge
Fri 2nd May 2025 (18:00)
£39.00
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