The Sunrise to Sunset Challenge

From How Hard Can it be Events

Sunday 27th December 2026

08:20

Shrewsbury

£29.93–£47.97 · 5 races

5km, 10km, Half Marathon, Marathon, Ultra

Event summary

Get ready for an exhilarating day of running at the 19th Annual Sunrise to Sunset Challenge, organized by How Hard Can it be Events! This exciting event will take place on Sunday, December 27, 2026, at the scenic Shrewsbury Cycle Track in Shrewsbury. Runners of all levels can choose their challenge from a range of distances including 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Marathon, or even an all-day Ultramarathon.

Join fellow enthusiasts as you aim to run as far as possible between the hours of sunrise at 8:20 AM and sunset at 4:01 PM. With a fast and flat 1 km cycle track, you'll have the chance to push your limits while enjoying live music, delicious food, and refreshing drinks throughout the day. Whether you're a seasoned runner or a newbie, this event promises fun, excitement, and a great way to close out the year while striving for your personal best. Don't miss out on this fantastic running challenge!

Races

10k 2026

£32.04

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5k 2026

£29.93

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Half Marathon

£37.36

0
Marathon 2026

£42.66

0
Ultra Marathon 2026

£47.97

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A £2.00 service charge is added per booking

Organiser's description

How far will that Christmas turkey power you...
Choice of 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Marathon and all-day Ultrarunning

Entering its 19th year The Annual Sunrise to Sunset Challenge will be held in Shrewsbury again at The Shrewsbury Cycle Track Run as far as you can between Sunrise and Sunset – be it a 5k, 10K, Half Marathon, Marathon, or Ultra, get your lap card stamped every lap and have fun.

There will be music, food and drinks galore to keep you entertained during the day and to push you towards your end-of-year challenge target.

The idea of the race is for runners to run as far as they can (or want to) between the hours of Sunrise (8.20) and Sunset (16.01), the winner being the runner who records the furthest distance. The race follows a purpose-built 1 km cycle track. From experience, this is a fast course and of course, the big hill from Lightmoor has been flattened out somewhat!