The Link Challenge

Bury, United Kingdom • 21 Mar 2026

Event

The Link Challenge 2026 is a non-competitive outdoor event held on 21 March 2026. It is organised by The Sunnywood Project and offered as a 20-mile trail run or hike. The route links six villages and passes woodland, open meadows and a series of local landmarks.

Location and route

The event starts and finishes at Burrs Country Park, Woodhill Road, Bury, BL8 1DA. The route passes through the villages of Nangreaves, Holcombe, Hawkshaw, Affetside, Ainsworth and Greenmount. Full route details and GPX files will be provided in the week before the event; published route links are subject to change.

Entry and logistics

Entries open 24 March 2025 and close 15 March 2026. Minimum age is 18 on the event date. The entry fee is £34.00. Entries recorded so far are 33 participants. Dogs are not permitted. Secure car parking is available at the start and finish.

Included and required kit

Included for participants: a finisher Sunnywood neck gaiter, regular checkpoints and aid stations with food and drink. Required personal kit includes a waterproof jacket and trousers, a spare warm layer, hat and gloves, at least 1 litre of water, a reusable cup, a map or printed route (or OS 287), compass, whistle, survival blanket or bag, first aid kit and personal medicines, suitable trail footwear, personal food, and a head torch or other light source (not a phone). Proceeds support the organiser’s youth service and community activities. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

20 mi
20 Miles
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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