Bat Challenge

Bat Challenge : Beacon Hill Country Park

The Bat Challenge is a six-hour timed trail event at Beacon Hill Country Park, Lower Car Park, Leicestershire (LE12 8TA) on 8 May 2026. Participants complete repeated laps of an off-road loop within the event time limit and choose how far to go.

The course is an out-and-back style loop that climbs from the lower car park toward the high point of the park and then descends back to the start. The trig point is nearby but not on the marked route. Underfoot surfaces are generally sound but may be mucky depending on weather; the route is not technical.

Practical details: the loop measures 3.3 miles. A marathon distance requires eight laps and a half marathon requires four laps. Anyone starting a lap after dark must carry a head torch. Dogs and canicross entries are not permitted. Rucking is permitted on this event. A GPX of the route is available and the organisers provide regular aid at the lap point.

Entry uses tiered pricing: before 08/04/2026 the fee is £37, thereafter £42; unaffiliated entrants pay an extra £2. There is an option to donate to Roald Dahl’s Marvellous Children’s Charity during entry, with donated funds passed to the charity. Parking at the lower car park is payable on site and the nearest train station is Loughborough, about 6 miles away.

The Bat Challenge was first held in 2025. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.