Griffin Challenge

Event Format

The Griffin Challenge is a 6-hour endurance event. Participants can run, hike, or walk as many laps as they wish within the time limit. Each lap is a 3.3-mile (approximately 5.3 km) out-and-back course. Participants can complete just one lap or many, determining their own total distance. Completing 8 laps covers a marathon distance, and 4 laps covers a half marathon.

Course Details

The course starts and finishes at the Braybrooke Taproom, near Market Harborough. The route uses the Griffin Trail and the Brampton Valley Way. These are well-maintained footpaths, primarily surfaced with crushed stone. One short section (about 100 meters) is on grass. The course is described as relatively flat with gentle climbs and runs between arable farm fields. Most of the route is not under tree cover.

Venue and Facilities

The event is based at the Braybrooke Taproom (LE16 8LJ), just outside Market Harborough. Free parking and toilets are available onsite. After the event, the taproom will be open, offering pastries, cakes, coffee, and beer. The closest train station is Market Harborough.

Entry and Other Details

Entry pricing is tiered, increasing after a certain date. Unaffiliated runners pay a small extra fee. This is the first time the event has been held on this specific course. The event organizer, Big Bear Events, has hosted over 100 similar events elsewhere. Dogs are not permitted at this event. The event is also suitable for rucking (walking with a weighted pack). An on-demand virtual option via a partner app is available for those who cannot attend on the scheduled day. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.