Dragonfly Challenge
Polesworth, United Kingdom • 29 Apr 2026
Dragonfly Challenge
The Dragonfly Challenge is a six hour lap event at Pooley Country Park, Tamworth (B78 1JA). The course is a mixture of open grassland and parkland pathways with mostly flat sections and a notable climb to the Golden Tower of Leaves statue. The site is a former coal mine and contains several ponds.
The event format lets participants complete as many 3.3 mile laps as they wish within the six hour time limit. Examples given by the organiser show that a single lap can serve as a short 5k effort, while many laps can add up to ultra distances.
Entry uses a tiered pricing approach; published examples include an earlier entry fee of £37 and a later fee of £42. Unaffiliated entrants pay an additional £2. There is a partnership with Roald Dahl’s Marvellous Children’s Charity and entrants can opt to raise money or add a donation during sign up, with donations passed to the charity.
Facilities at the park include a car park (parking costs up to £3.50 depending on stay), a cafe and a toilet block near the event HQ. The park lies on the outskirts of Tamworth and is close to Junction 10 of the M42; the nearest train station is Polesworth.
Other notes from the organiser: dogs are not permitted, the event is suitable for rucking, a GPX route is available though markings will be used on the day, and an on-demand option exists where the event medal can be sent by post. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.