The Greenway Challenge
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Event Information
The Greenway Challenge is a self-guided run on the Greenway trail in Letchworth Garden City. It is not a race due to road crossings on the course. The event is run under UKA rules, and the minimum age for participants is 17.
The Course
The course is approximately 13 miles long. It runs clockwise around the Garden City Greenway, starting and finishing at Standalone Farm. The run is self-guided; participants receive a map, instructions, and a GPX file but are responsible for navigating the route themselves. Marshals will be present at road crossings, but they will not stop traffic.
Time Limit and Logistics
There is a time limit of 3 hours, after which marshals will stand down.
Amenities and Finish
All finishers receive a wooden medal. Refreshments and cake are available at the finish.
Registration and Fees
The entry fee is £20 until the end of 2025, rising to £22 from 1 January 2026. A £2 discount is available for members of an athletics club affiliated with their national association. Registration is available online.
Charity
All profits from the event go to the organizer's current club charity, GRIT, a Hitchin-based charity supporting teenagers with mental health issues. An optional donation can be made during registration. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
