Dormouse Challenge: 6 Hour Running Race
The Dormouse Challenge on 20 November 2026 at Salcey Forest near Northampton is a 6 hour running race on a 3.5 mile off-road loop.
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).
The course is along well maintained pathways of mainly crushed stone or very well trodden open forest floor. It is 90% trail.
This event includes a Canicross category – refer to event website for associated rules.
Organiser
Distances/Events
3.5 mile laps – 6 Hour time limit
Source: https://www.runningcalendar.co.uk/event/dormouse-challenge-6-hour-running-race/
Event Website: https://bigbearevents.net/events/dormousechallenge
Coordinates: 52.157608, -0.8402107