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Monster Mash 6 Hour Challenge

Penistone, United Kingdom • 26 Oct 2025

Monster Mash 6 Hour Challenge (2025) takes place in Penistone along the Trans Pennine Trail. This 6-hour running event uses a flat, lap-based course with each loop about 6.55 miles. Runners may complete as few or as many laps as they wish within the 6-hour limit, with all finishers earning a bespoke monster medal and a goody bag.

Race HQ is Penistone Community Centre (Church Street) with parking, toilets, and indoor baggage access. A well-stocked feed station sits outside the hall, available after 2 miles or at the end of a loop, offering hot drinks and cake. It’s cupless, with a friendly, social atmosphere and a maximum of 60 entrants. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom Yorkshire and The Humber Penistone

Race information

Registration
26 mi
4 Laps (~26.20 Miles)
13 mi
2 Laps (~13.10 Miles)
7 mi
1 Lap (~6.55 Miles)
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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