Swan Challenge

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  • Date Thu 11th July 2024
  • Time 09:00
  • Location Coombe Abbey Park
  • Price £42.00
  • Races 2 races
  • Distances 5km, 10km, Half Marathon, Marathon, Ultra

Event summary

Get ready for the Swan Challenge organised by Big Bear Events in Coventry, Warwickshire on Thursday, 11th July 2024. This unique event welcomes runners of all abilities to run, walk, or hike as many 5k laps as they desire within a 6-hour time limit. The scenic 3.3-mile lap at Coombe Abbey Park offers a relatively flat course, perfect for pushing your limits and achieving new personal goals. Whether you aim to complete a marathon distance with 8 laps or go beyond 50 miles with 15 laps, the choice is yours. Enjoy the sociable atmosphere, pick up your medal, flapjack, and beer after each lap, and challenge yourself at the Swan Challenge!

Swan Challenge

Thu 11th July 2024

A diverse group of runners is participating in an outdoor race, passing by a lake with trees in the background. One runner, wearing a fluorescent yellow jacket, leads the group. A "Racecheck Silver - 2019" badge is shown on the right side of the image.

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 3.3-mile lap at Coombe Abbey Park means your race can be just over 5k or, given the relatively flat nature of the course, potentially 50+ miles! You decide how many laps you are 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 8 laps and a half marathon will be 4 laps.

Races

  • (Previous Medal/Lanyard Entry) Swan Challenge

    Thu 11th July 2024 (09:00)

    £42.00

    UK Athletics (UKA) save £2.00

    Association of Running Clubs (ARC) save £2.00

    CLOSED
  • Swan Challenge

    Thu 11th July 2024 (09:00)

    £42.00

    UK Athletics (UKA) save £2.00

    Association of Running Clubs (ARC) save £2.00

    CLOSED

Reviews

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2 reviews

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Emma

·8 months ago

Definitely a good event to do if it's your first 5k. The people running the event it self are friendly and create a great atmosphere. Will definitely be doing another event with them
ZH
Zoe

·8 months ago

Amazing race- good course and really good organisation. The race crew and volunteers were so supportive. Really friendly race too

Location

Coventry CV3 2AB, UK

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