The Link Challenge

Bury, United Kingdom • 21 Mar 2026

Event overview

The Link Challenge 2026 is a 20-mile trail run or hike on Saturday 21 March 2026. The route starts and finishes at Burrs Country Park, Woodhill Road, Bury, BL8 1DA. The course links six villages: Nangreaves, Holcombe, Hawkshaw, Affetside, Ainsworth and Greenmount. The route runs mainly on trail paths and passes landmarks, woodland and open meadow. Route details and GPX files will be provided to participants in the week before the event. Dogs are not permitted.

Practical information

The event is organised by The Sunnywood Project. Entries open 24 March 2025 and close 15 March 2026. The minimum age is 18 on the event date. The entry fee is £34.00 and entries recorded so far show seven participants. Entry requires registration with SiEntries.

Included for participants are a finisher Sunnywood neck gaiter, regular checkpoints with aid station food and drink supplies, and secure car parking at the start/finish. Guides will be present to run or hike the route and offer support. Mandatory kit and recommended items include a waterproof jacket and trousers; spare warm layer, hat and gloves; ability to carry at least 1 litre of water and a reusable cup; fully charged mobile phone with mapping app or printed map (Ordnance Survey 287); compass, whistle, survival blanket, first aid kit, suitable trail shoes or boots, personal food and a head torch. 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-Mile Trail Run or Hike
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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