Boxing Day Challenge
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Boxing Day Challenge
The Boxing Day Challenge is a timed running event held at Wraysbury Skiff and Punting Club on the River Thames in Egham. The course is an out-and-back route of 3.28 miles along the river, with an earlier turn point for a 5k option and a 10k made by completing the 5k lap twice. The event is organised as a six-hour challenge so participants can cover distances from a 5k up to an ultra within the time limit.
Available distances include:
- 5k
- 10k
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- Ultra marathon
- 6 hour challenge
Facilities at the venue include toilets and changing rooms at the rowing club. There is on-site parking at Runnymede Pleasure Grounds; parking is payable. There is no official, staffed bag drop; bags may be left next to the start/finish line at the participant's own risk. An aid table is provided at the end of each lap offering water, squash, fizzy drinks and a variety of food.
Finishers receive a bespoke medal and a goody bag. The event is licensed by the TRA and is run under UKA Athletics rules. Maximum distances permitted by age follow the organiser's stated limits, with specific caps for ages under 20 and no maximum for those aged 20 and over. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
