Crocodile Challenge
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Event overview
The Crocodile Challenge is a six-hour running event held at Ryton Pools Country Park near Coventry. The format lets participants complete as many laps of the course as they wish within the six-hour time limit. Canicross is permitted; dogs must be kept on short leads and canicross entrants use a specific race category. The event is also suitable for rucking. Organisers offer a choice between a physical medal or a Big Bear Tree Token that funds tree planting and contains wildflower seeds. The event has been run annually since 2018.
Course, location and entry
The course is a 3.3-mile out-and-back loop around pools and open pasture. Underfoot is crushed stone with a short section of single track and some looser areas; the route is relatively flat with small rises. Facilities at the park include a cafe and a toilet block next to the event HQ. Parking costs up to £5 depending on duration. The park postcode is CV8 3BH and it is about 15 minutes south of Coventry.
Distances and examples:
- 3.3-mile loop
- Half marathon = 4 laps
- Marathon = 8 laps
- 50+ miles possible with many laps
Entry fees follow a tiered pricing structure: £37 before 23/12/2025 and £42 from 23/12/2025; unaffiliated entrants pay an extra £2. The organiser donates 7.5% of entry fees to Roald Dahl’s Marvellous Children’s Charity and has provided some fundraising places. A GPX of the route is available. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.