Sphinx AC Coombe 8

Coventry, United Kingdom • 2 Nov 2025

Event overview

Sphinx AC Coombe 8 is an autumn road and trail running event held at Coombe Abbey on the outskirts of Coventry. The course is described as multi-terrain with a mixture of wooded trails and undulating farm land. The event offers a main 8 miles race and an alternative 8 km (5 mile) route. Race HQ is located outside the main visitor centre at Coombe Abbey.

Race details

Entry is limited to 400 places; at the time of this listing 173 places were recorded as entered. Entries close on 31 October, with an early bird price available for entries made before 18 August. The main 8 mile race features cash prizes for the first three finishers and for age category winners. Entry fees include a race memento and hot chocolate at the finish. A mobile medical crew will be on standby during the event. Full race day details will be emailed to entrants seven days before the event. Transfer of entries to another person is supported via the event entry system using a transfer code. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

8 mi
8 Miles
8 km
8 Km (5 Miles)
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