Heron Challenge
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Heron Challenge
The Heron Challenge is a six hour running event held at Blackpit Farm, Stowe, MK18 5LJ on 27 May 2027. The course will use woodland and farmland on the site and is described as off-road but runnable; the final route is to be confirmed before the end of the year. The venue has free parking, a cafe and a toilet block close to the event headquarters. There are several other businesses on site, including a wellbeing complex with lake swimming, a wood burning sauna and hot tubs. Early afternoon sauna and hot tub sessions are planned for people booked on the event, but places are limited and are managed by the wellbeing operator.
The event uses a lap format so each entrant completes as many laps as they wish within the six hour limit. The course is described as relatively flat and allows a wide range of distances depending on how many laps are completed. Big Bear Events has run this six hour format at other locations more than 100 times, and this is the organiser's first event at Blackpit Farm.
Entry pricing is tiered with a lower fee for earlier entries and an additional fee for unaffiliated entrants. There is an optional charity donation during registration to support Roald Dahl’s Marvellous Children’s Charity. A medal will be supplied or, as an alternative, a tree token linked to tree planting and wildflower seeds. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
- 3.3 mile lap roughly just over 5 km
- 4 laps equals a half marathon
- 8 laps equals a marathon
