Squirrel Challenge

Daventry, United Kingdom • 4 Feb 2026

Location: Daventry Country Park, NN11 2JB, United Kingdom. Squirrel Challenge is a 6-hour trail event for runners, walkers, and canicrossers on a 3.3-mile loop. You choose how far to go, completing as many laps as you wish within six hours (roughly 5k to 80k+).

The route is mostly crushed-stone paths, with some autumn-opened sections and minimal mud. Atmosphere is sociable and inclusive. Special features include Roald Dahl’s Marvellous Children’s Charity, a Tree Token option via Earth Runs, and Skamper on-demand participation.

Parking, cafe, and toilets are on-site for spectators and participants. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

3 mi
3.3-Mile off-Road Loop
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
Trail runs nearby

The Clipston Trail Half and Country 5 Miler is a scenic trail running event held in the countryside around Clipston, near Market Harborough. The event features two distances: a half marathon and a 5-mile race, ideal for both seasoned trail runners and beginners. The courses start and finish at Clips..

Wild Run Cotswolds is staged at Cornbury Park, Charlbury, Oxfordshire, within the Wychwood forests. The event offers a 10K loop with options for a half marathon, marathon (four loops), or a 360° challenge (six hours to complete as many 10K loops). The course uses private estate trails, mixing smooth..

Kingfisher Challenge is held at Coombe Abbey Park in Coventry (CV3 2AB). This six-hour trail event welcomes runners and walkers of all abilities, letting you complete as many 5k laps as you choose—the 3.3-mile loop can yield just over 5k or 50+ miles depending on your pace. The course runs mainly on..

Petzl Night Trails 10K at Coombe Abbey Park, Coventry, is a nocturnal 10-kilometre trail run hosted by Big Bear Events. The route winds through woodland, meadow and grass fields around Coombe Abbey Park (CV3 2AB), with exposed roots, uneven surfaces, gates and an undulating profile. It’s a head-torc..

Steeple Barton Chase is an annual running event held at Barton Abbey, midway between Oxford and Banbury in Oxfordshire, near the A4260. The programme includes a 10K race, a 5K option for runners, and an inclusive Family Fun Run around the cricket ground. The undulating course combines country lanes,..

The ATW Holdenby House Trail & Canicross event takes place on the historic 2,000-acre Holdenby Estate in Northamptonshire, featuring a scenic 5.4 km traffic-free trail through estate grounds and surrounding farmland. Participants can choose from 5k, 10k, or half marathon distances, with laps corresp..