Questars Long Mynd 25
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Questars Long Mynd 25, 24 to 25 October 2026
This is a 25 hour team event on and around the Long Mynd in Shropshire. The event combines trail running, mountain biking, kayaking and organised special stages over terrain in the Long Mynd area.
Teams of two or four may enter in Open, Female or Mixed categories. The course is run in a score format with no fixed route and a series of short stages, typically one to three hours each. Each stage includes mandatory and optional checkpoints; optional checkpoints affect the distance completed. Estimated distances range from circa 100 km to circa 250 km.
The entry fee includes race maps printed on waterproof paper, kayaks with paddles and buoyancy aids for paddle stages (participants may use their own paddles and PFDs), event photography, medical support, team trackers, electronic timing, indoor transition areas, special stages, a post race breakfast, and a finisher memento. Limited indoor bunk bed accommodation is available for the weekend at £60 per person, with camping and vanning also an option. Onsite facilities include parking, a hall for shelter, catering with hot and cold food, and toilets, showers and changing areas.
A mountain bike is required; the event specifies a front suspension minimum of 100 mm and tyres of at least 2.1 inches. Bike hire is available from Cyclexperience from £59 with onsite support and equipment options. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
