Squirrel Challenge
From Big Bear Events
- Date Wed 4th February 2026
- Time 09:00
- Location Daventry Country Park
- Price £44.00
- Races 2 races
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Event summary
Get ready for an exciting day of running and camaraderie at the Squirrel Challenge, organized by Big Bear Events! On Wednesday, February 4, 2026, join us in the picturesque setting of Daventry, West Northamptonshire for a unique 6-hour event that welcomes runners, hikers, and walkers of all abilities. Participants can tackle as many 5k laps as they desire within the time limit, making it an ideal opportunity to challenge yourself, train for future races, or simply enjoy a day out with friends.
Whether you aim to complete just one lap at a relaxed pace or push your limits by finishing over 50 miles, the Squirrel Challenge allows you to go at your own speed without any pressure. With the addition of canicross options, furry friends can join in on the fun as well! Just remember to keep those leads short and be considerate of fellow runners. Don’t miss out on the chance to earn your medal, enjoy some flapjack and beer, and create lasting memories at this inclusive and sociable event!
Whether you aim to complete just one lap at a relaxed pace or push your limits by finishing over 50 miles, the Squirrel Challenge allows you to go at your own speed without any pressure. With the addition of canicross options, furry friends can join in on the fun as well! Just remember to keep those leads short and be considerate of fellow runners. Don’t miss out on the chance to earn your medal, enjoy some flapjack and beer, and create lasting memories at this inclusive and sociable event!
Squirrel Challenge
Wed 4th February 2026
Organiser's Description
What’s a 6 hour event?
It is 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.
We’ve had great success at events with canicross and we’re pleased to add this event too. You must keep your leads short and be considerate of the other runners. We’ll most likely start the canicross runners off with the main field depending on numbers
It is 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.
We’ve had great success at events with canicross and we’re pleased to add this event too. You must keep your leads short and be considerate of the other runners. We’ll most likely start the canicross runners off with the main field depending on numbers
Races
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(Canicross) Squirrel Challenge
Wed 4th February 2026 (09:00)
£44.00
UK Athletics (UKA) save £2.00
Association of Running Clubs (ARC) save £2.00
Booking for more than 1? -
Squirrel Challenge
Wed 4th February 2026 (09:00)
£44.00
UK Athletics (UKA) save £2.00
Association of Running Clubs (ARC) save £2.00
Booking for more than 1?
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