Bluebell Challenge
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From Big Bear Events
Tuesday 23rd April 2024
Past event
09:00
Nuneaton
£42.00 · 1 race
5km, 10km, Half Marathon, Marathon, Ultra
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of running, hiking, and camaraderie at the Bluebell Challenge, organized by Big Bear Events! This exciting event will take place on Tuesday, April 23rd, 2024, in the scenic surroundings of Nuneaton, Warwickshire. The Bluebell Challenge invites participants of all abilities to take on as many 5k laps as they desire within the time limit, making it a perfect opportunity for everyone from casual walkers to seasoned runners.
Whether you aim to complete just one lap in 20 minutes for a quick medal, flapjack, and refreshing beer, or challenge yourself with multiple laps—up to 15 for a staggering 50 miles—this event caters to your personal goals. For those eyeing marathon distances, completing nine laps will get you there, while four laps plus a tiny one will take you over the half marathon mark. Join us for a fun-filled day of fitness and connection with friends at the Bluebell Challenge, where the only pressure is to enjoy yourself!
Whether you aim to complete just one lap in 20 minutes for a quick medal, flapjack, and refreshing beer, or challenge yourself with multiple laps—up to 15 for a staggering 50 miles—this event caters to your personal goals. For those eyeing marathon distances, completing nine laps will get you there, while four laps plus a tiny one will take you over the half marathon mark. Join us for a fun-filled day of fitness and connection with friends at the Bluebell Challenge, where the only pressure is to enjoy yourself!
Bluebell Challenge
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Bluebell Challenge 2024
Entries closed09:00
£42.00
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In summary, it's hilly! Really hilly. That isn't to sound tough or macho - it's a numerical fact! Each lap has over 400ft of up... and down...! It's a great course, mainly through the mature woodland with bluebells in full bloom hopefully. There is a killer set of steps you get to run down and some stunning views across countryside at the start of each lap. This is a truly rewarding course and the blanket of bluebells (that should be there if nature plays ball!) will really add to the event. There is a very short section of tarmac (around 20m) followed by some compact trail but the vast majority of the course is woodland trail.
It has sufficient parking (£2.50) and a toilet block. There is no on-site cafe.
Hartshill Hayes Country Park (CV10 0TH) is run and managed by Warwickshire County Council.
It is 10 minutes from Nuneaton and 20 minutes from Junction 3 of the M6. The closest train station is Nuneaton. It appears to be Warwickshire’s best kept secret..
The route may be subject to last minute changes and there will be plenty of markings up on race day so you do not need to have this - but I know some of you like to anyway!
Organiser's description
This an event that enables all abilities of runner to run together (or hike/walk!). Ultimately you can run as many 5k laps as you wish in the time limit. You can run one lap in 20 minutes, pick up your medal, flapjack and beer and go home! Alternatively you can head out on your 15th lap at 14:55 and finish in 6:30 having covered over 50 miles! It’s completely up to you.
There is no pressure from us, but we’ll also 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.
If you're looking to cover a marathon distance you'll need to complete 9 laps and a half marathon will be 4 laps (+a tiny one).
There is no pressure from us, but we’ll also 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.
If you're looking to cover a marathon distance you'll need to complete 9 laps and a half marathon will be 4 laps (+a tiny one).
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