Sphinx AC Coombe 8
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Sphinx AC Coombe 8 - 2026
Sphinx AC Coombe 8 takes place at the historic Coombe Abbey site on the outskirts of Coventry on Sunday 22nd November. The event offers two waymarked distances and runs over mixed underfoot surfaces across parkland and woodland.
The course begins with a small loop through the "sheep field" that includes a dip through WWII bomb craters, then follows the main drive toward the abbey, crosses bridges and enters the woods for a clockwise lap. The route crosses the river, moves around a large central field counterclockwise, drops beneath the Go Ape adventure area, and returns via a wooden bridge. A water station sits before the shorter route returns over the bridges while the longer route completes an additional central loop. After a second visit to the water station the routes rejoin and runners head back past the visitor centre for a short out-and-back before the finish.
All finishers receive a race memento and hot chocolate. Prizes are awarded to the first three finishers and to age category winners in the 8 mile race only. A mobile medical crew will be on standby and drone footage may be available after the event. Entries close on Thursday 19th November; at the time of listing 252 of 400 places are filled.
Distances Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
- 8 miles
- 8 km (5 miles)
