Squirrel Challenge

Daventry, United Kingdom • 4 Feb 2026

Event format and distances

The Squirrel Challenge is a six-hour timed event at Daventry Country Park on 4 February 2026. Participants run, hike or walk repeated laps of an off-road loop and stop when the six-hour limit ends. The loop length and lap counts determine common distances.

  • 3.3-mile loop
  • Half marathon = 4 laps
  • Marathon = 8 laps

The format allows entrants to choose how many laps to complete within the time limit.

Location, course and entry details

The event takes place at Daventry Country Park (NN11 2JB, Welton Rd), managed by West Northamptonshire Council. The park has a large car park, a cafe, a toilet block on the route and a children's play area. Parking costs between £2 and £8 depending on length of stay. The park is about 20 minutes from M1 Junction 16; the closest train station is Long Buckby.

About 80% of the course is on relatively new crushed stone and the route uses pathways throughout. The final route may use new sections of the park and could be confirmed later. Canicross is allowed with short leads and a separate canicross entry. Rucking is permitted. A GPX of the route is available. Entry fees are tiered: before 04/01/2026 it is £37, after that date £42; unaffiliated entrants pay an extra £2. There is an optional charity donation and an alternative tree-token option instead of a medal. 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.
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