The Link Challenge
Bury, United Kingdom • 21 Mar 2026
Event overview
The Link Challenge 2026 is scheduled for 21 March 2026 at Burrs Country Park, Woodhill Road, Bury, BL8 1DA. The event is a 20-mile trail run or hike that links six historic villages: Nangreaves, Holcombe, Hawkshaw, Affetside, Ainsworth and Greenmount. The event is organised by The Sunnywood Project. Entries open on 24 March 2025 and close on 15 March 2026. The minimum age to enter is 18 and the published entry fee is £34.00.
Logistics and kit
Full route details and GPX files will be provided in the week prior to the event. The event includes a finisher Sunnywood neck gaiter, regular checkpoints with food and drink supplies, and secure car parking at the start and finish. Guides will be present to run or hike the route and offer support; participants may also proceed independently. Dogs are not permitted. The event lists mandatory kit such as a waterproof jacket and trousers, spare warm layer, hat and gloves, a minimum 1 litre water-carrying ability, a reusable cup, a map or printed route, compass, whistle, survival blanket or bag, first aid kit and personal medicines, suitable trail shoes or boots, personal food, and a head torch or other light source. Proceeds support The Sunnywood Project’s youth service and community activities. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.