Mallard Challenge

APR

16

2026

Take on the Mallard Challenge, a six hour looped run at scenic Kingsbury Water Park that winds around ponds and rivers. Choose your own distance and rack up laps on mixed grass and gravel trails while enjoying park views.

Thu 16 Apr 2026

Bodymoor Heath, West Midlands (England)

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3.3-Mile Lap

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Mallard Challenge : 16 April 2026

Mallard Challenge is a six-hour running event held at Kingsbury Water Park, B76 0DY. The route passes around five ponds and a river at the park. The venue is managed by Warwickshire County Council and has a cafe and a toilet block next to the event headquarters. Parking on site costs £4.95.

Course and format

The event uses a lap course of about 3.3 miles. Surfaces include grass, gravel tracks and short sections of asphalt. Ground conditions depend on recent weather; the park floods easily and sections may be sodden after heavy rain. Participants complete as many laps as they wish within the six-hour time limit.

Access and logistics

The park is about five minutes from Junction 9 on the M42 and ten minutes from Junction 7A on the M6. The nearest train station, Coleshill Parkway, is approximately five miles away.

Entry and distances

Entry uses tiered pricing: before 16/03/2026 the fee is £37; after that date the fee is £42. Unaffiliated entrants pay an extra £2. Distances reflect lap count: Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.