Crocodile Challenge
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Crocodile Challenge
The Crocodile Challenge is a six hour lap event at Ryton Pools Country Park, CV8 3BG, scheduled for 21 January 2027. The format lets participants complete as many 3.3-mile out-and-back laps as they wish within the six hour limit; one lap is just over 5 km, a half marathon requires 4 laps and a marathon 8 laps. It is possible to cover more than 50 miles if many laps are completed.
The course is relatively flat with a few small rises, laid mainly on crushed stone with a short section of single track and a few looser areas. The lap runs around pools and open pasture. A GPX file of the route is available, though the route may be subject to last minute changes and the course will be marked on the day.
The event site has parking (charges apply, up to £5 depending on stay), and a cafe and toilet block next to the event headquarters. Ryton Pools is about 15 minutes south of Coventry and 15 minutes from Junction 16 of the M1; the nearest train stations are Rugby and Coventry.
Canicross is permitted under event canicross rules; leads should be kept short and entrants should use the canicross-specific entry option. Rucking is also allowed. The organiser donates 7.5% of entry fees to Roald Dahl’s Marvellous Children’s Charity, and alternative finish tokens are offered through an Earth Runs tree-planting option instead of a medal. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
