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The Charnwood Challenge

Nanpantan, United Kingdom • 5 Oct 2025

The Charnwood Challenge 2025 : event overview

The Charnwood Challenge is an off-road event for runners and walkers held on Sunday 5 October 2025. The main event covers approximately 10 miles through the Charnwood countryside. The event base is Nanpantan Scout Group HQ, Nanpantan Road, Loughborough LE11 3YE. The organiser is Nanpantan Scouts. The entry list shows 154 participants registered so far.

Courses, ages and entry details

  • 10 miles - main run and walk
  • 1 mile - Junior Challenge fun run

Course age rules: the 10 mile run is for adults aged 16 years or older. The 10 mile walk has an adult category for 16 years or older and a junior category for 10 to 15 year olds. Entrants aged 10 to 15 may compete in the walking challenge only if accompanied by an adult parent or guardian. Entries opened 18 April 2025 and close 5 October 2025. Entry fees vary by category and membership; examples listed include adult 10 mile run from £18 to £22 and junior walk at £6. The 1 mile Junior Challenge has a £4 entry on the day at the event headquarters. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom East Midlands (England) Nanpantan

Race information

Website Registration
10 mi
10 Mile Run - Adult
10 mi
10 Mile Walk - Adult
10 mi
10 Mile Walk - Junior
1 Mile Junior Challenge (fun Run)
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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