Crocodile Challenge
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Crocodile Challenge : Big Bear Events
The Crocodile Challenge is a six-hour running event held at Ryton Pools Country Park, Coventry, on 23 January 2026. The event is organised by Big Bear Events and is open to entrants aged 16 and over on the event date. Ryton Pools Country Park (CV8 3BH) has on-site parking (charges up to £5), a cafe and toilet block, and is about 15 minutes south of Coventry. The nearest train stations are Rugby and Coventry.
Format, course and distances
The event runs on a timed six-hour format. Participants complete repeated laps of an out-and-back loop and cover as many laps as they can within the time limit. Course details:
- 3.3-mile out-and-back loop around pools and open pasture.
- 5k lap distance used for lap timing.
- Marathon distance = 8 laps; half marathon = 4 laps. The surface is mainly crushed stone with a short single-track section and some looser areas. The course is described as relatively flat with a few small rises.
Logistics, entries and charity
Canicross entries are permitted; dogs must be kept on short leads and participants should use the canicross-specific entry. Rucking is allowed. A GPX of the route is available. The organiser operates tiered entry fees: £37 before 23/12/2025 and £42 from 23/12/2025; unaffiliated entrants pay £2 extra. Big Bear Events will donate 7.5% of Crocodile Challenge entry fees to Roald Dahl’s Marvellous Children’s Charity. Participants may choose a tree token instead of a medal through the organiser’s Earth Runs partnership. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
