Squirrel Challenge
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Event overview
Squirrel Challenge is a Big Bear Events six-hour trail event at Daventry Country Park, NN11 2JB, on 4 February 2026. Entrants must be at least 16 years old on the event date. The organiser operates tiered entry fees; one published example is £37 before 04/01/2026 and £42 after that date. Unaffiliated entrants pay an additional £2. The event has a stated partnership with Roald Dahl’s Marvellous Children’s Charity and optional donations can be made during entry.
Course and format
The event uses a 3.3-mile off-road loop. Runners, walkers or ruckers may complete as many laps as they wish within the six-hour time limit. A marathon distance requires eight laps and a half marathon requires four laps. The majority of the route is on relatively new crushed stone - around 80% of the course - and will use park pathways. The final route may be adjusted when new sections of the country park open.
Practical information
Daventry Country Park is managed by West Northamptonshire Council. The park has a large car park, cafe, toilet block and a children’s play area. Parking costs are noted as between £2 and £8 depending on length of stay. The venue is about 20 minutes from M1 Junction 16 and the closest train station named is Long Buckby. Canicross is permitted with short leads and a canicross-specific entry. A GPX of the route is available and the organiser offers an on-demand option that can provide the event medal by post. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
