Bat Challenge: 6 Hour Running Race
The Bat Challenge on 8 May 2026 at Beacon Hill Country Park in Leicestershire, is a 6 hour running race on a 3.3 mile off-road loop.
You decide how many laps you’re going to do on the day within the 6-hour time limit. From 5km to 50km and beyond. If you’re looking to cover a marathon distance you’ll need to complete 8 laps and a half marathon will be 4 laps.
The course is 95% light trail.
Organiser
Distances/Events
3.3 mile / 5.3K laps – 6 Hour time limit
Source: https://www.runningcalendar.co.uk/event/bat-challenge-6-hour-running-race/
Event Website: https://bigbearevents.net/events/batchallenge2026
Coordinates: 52.7283888, -1.2292913