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Runaway Challenge

Skellingthorpe, United Kingdom • 27 Sep 2025

The Runaway Challenge, organized by Circuit Running, is a 6-hour timed running event held in Skellingthorpe, Lincoln. Participants can choose distances ranging from 5K up to an ultra marathon within the time limit. The course is a flat, out-and-back 4.37-mile loop along a tarmac path on an old railway line, with clearly marked turn points for shorter distances.

Aid stations at the end of each lap provide water, drinks, and food. Facilities include toilets at the nearby Community Centre and parking on-site. Runners receive a bespoke medal and goody bag upon finishing.

The event follows UK Athletics rules and has age-specific distance limits. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom East Midlands (England) Skellingthorpe

Race information

Registration
31 mi
Ultra Marathon (7 or More Laps, 30.59+ Miles)
26 mi
Marathon (approx. 26.22 Miles)
13 mi
Half Marathon (approx. 13.11 Miles)
10 km
10k
5 km
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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