Crocodile Challenge
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Crocodile Challenge
The Crocodile Challenge is a six-hour loop event held at Ryton Pools Country Park, Coventry. The course is set around pools and open pasture and is described as relatively flat with a few small rises. Underfoot the surface is mainly crushed stone with a short section of single track and a few looser areas.
Parking at the park can cost up to £5 depending on length of stay. There is a cafe and a toilet block next to the event headquarters. The park is managed by Warwickshire County Council and is located south of Coventry; the closest train stations noted are Rugby and Coventry.
The event format allows participants to complete as many roughly 5k laps as they can within the six-hour time limit. Canicross entries are included; dog handlers are asked to keep leads short and be considerate of other runners and walkers. The organisers operate tiered entry pricing and donate 7.5% of entry fees to Roald Dahl’s Marvellous Children’s Charity. A limited number of places have been allocated for fundraising on behalf of that charity.
Distances related to the event: Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
- 3.3-mile out-and-back loop
- One lap is approximately a 5k effort
- Marathon distance requires 8 laps
- Half marathon requires 4 laps
