Dragonfly Challenge
Polesworth, United Kingdom • 29 Apr 2026
Event overview
Dragonfly Challenge is a six-hour timed running event held on 29 April 2026 at Pooley Country Park, Tamworth, B78 1JA. Entrants must be aged 16 or over on the event date. The event format lets participants complete as many laps as they wish within the 6-hour time limit. A single lap is 3.3 miles, so distances can range from just over 5 km to 50+ miles depending on how many laps are completed. A marathon distance requires 8 laps; a half marathon requires 4 laps.
Course, facilities and logistics
The course runs across open grassland and parkland pathways. Most of the route is flat with one noticeable climb to the Golden Tower of Leaves; the site is a former coal mine with several ponds. Parking on site costs up to £3.50. There is a cafe and a toilet block next to the event HQ. A GPX file of the route is provided and the course may be marked on the day.
Entry, options and partnerships
A tiered pricing structure is used; example listed prices are £37 before 28/03/2026 and £42 after that date, with unaffiliated entrants charged an additional £2. Entrants can choose a standard medal or, instead of a medal, receive a tree token that results in a tree being planted and contains wildflower seeds. The event works with Roald Dahl’s Marvellous Children’s Charity and provides an option to donate during registration. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.