A Coventry Way Challenge
Meriden, United Kingdom • 26 Apr 2026
A Coventry Way Challenge : event overview
The event takes place on Sunday 26 April 2026 and follows the circular long-distance path known as "A Coventry Way", which circumnavigates the city of Coventry. The official route is 40 miles long; due to deviations for HS2 and other issues the 2026 route is 41.4 miles. The majority of the route is off-road and passes through mainly agricultural land in Warwickshire and Solihull. The start and finish are at the Heart of England Social Club, Berkswell Road, Meriden, CV7 7LB. The challenge is held annually and is intended to be completed in a single day.
Practical information
The event is open to individual walkers and runners and to relay teams of up to six members. All relay team members' details must be entered and changeovers should take place at a checkpoint. Entry is limited to 250 places; entries open 1 November 2025 and will close when the limit is reached or by early April 2026. Entry fees shown are Solo £24.00 and Relay (per team) £48.00. Each entrant or team is issued a tracker device that must be returned if retiring early or at the finish. There are five checkpoints on the route offering food and drinks; entrants are asked to bring their own mug. A hot meal is provided at the finish for participants and helpers. The event is assisted by the Long Distance Walkers’ Association, Heart of England local group. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.