Owl Challenge
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From Big Bear Events
Friday 14th June 2024
Past event
18:00
Northampton
£42.00 · 1 race
5km, 10km, Half Marathon, Marathon, Ultra
Event summary
Get ready for the Owl Challenge, an exhilarating event brought to you by Big Bear Events, happening on Friday, June 14th, 2024, in the beautiful surroundings of Northampton, West Northamptonshire! This unique and inclusive running experience invites participants of all abilities to join in the fun, whether you prefer to run, hike, or walk.
The Owl Challenge features a scenic 3.5-mile off-road loop, where you can choose to tackle as many 5k laps as you desire within a generous 6-hour time limit. Whether you're aiming to complete a single lap for a quick medal and some delicious flapjack and beer, or you're pushing your limits with a goal of over 80K, the choice is yours! With distances that accommodate everyone—from a half marathon to a full marathon—you'll find the perfect challenge to match your aspirations. This event is not just about racing; it's a fantastic opportunity to enjoy camaraderie with friends and fellow runners. Don’t miss out on this exciting day of running and community spirit!
The Owl Challenge features a scenic 3.5-mile off-road loop, where you can choose to tackle as many 5k laps as you desire within a generous 6-hour time limit. Whether you're aiming to complete a single lap for a quick medal and some delicious flapjack and beer, or you're pushing your limits with a goal of over 80K, the choice is yours! With distances that accommodate everyone—from a half marathon to a full marathon—you'll find the perfect challenge to match your aspirations. This event is not just about racing; it's a fantastic opportunity to enjoy camaraderie with friends and fellow runners. Don’t miss out on this exciting day of running and community spirit!
Owl Challenge
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Owl Challenge
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£42.00
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The route is along well maintained pathways. There isn't a meter of asphalt and the pathways are mainly crushed stone or very well trodden open forest floor. Obviously being in the middle of a forest the narrower ones are covered in tree detritus and can become a bit muddy and grimy, especially when wet. On a dry day road shoes will be perfectly acceptable, on a wet day trail shoes may be a better bet as some parts can become a bit slippy.
Salcey Forest is a Forestry England site with a café and toilets near Northampton
Use the post code NN7 2HX for Sat Navs .
You do have to pay to park (between £4-£6 at the time of writing). That said, be a hero and car share, save money and the world!
The number 33 bus stops inside Salcey Forest and goes between Northampton and Milton Keynes (obviously it doesn’t run at midnight…!).
It is 18 minutes from Northampton and 9 minutes from Junction 15 of the M1. The closest train station is Northampton.
You do have to pay to park (between £4-£6 at the time of writing). That said, be a hero and car share, save money and the world!
The number 33 bus stops inside Salcey Forest and goes between Northampton and Milton Keynes (obviously it doesn’t run at midnight…!).
It is 18 minutes from Northampton and 9 minutes from Junction 15 of the M1. The closest train station is Northampton.
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.
The 3.5-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. If you're looking to cover a marathon distance you'll need to complete 7 laps (+ a little out and back) and a half marathon will be 3 laps (+ an out and back).
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.
The 3.5-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. If you're looking to cover a marathon distance you'll need to complete 7 laps (+ a little out and back) and a half marathon will be 3 laps (+ an out and back).
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