The Holly Challenge

JAN

2026

Take on the Holly Challenge this January on the leafy lanes of Lightmoor Nature Reserve in Telford, with multiple distance options and medals for every finisher. With only 50 places, this small friendly event offers marshals, an aid station and scenic routes.

Sat 24 Jan 2026

Lightmoor, West Midlands (England)

Registration

Marathon Half Marathon 10 kilometers 5 kilometers

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Event

The Holly Challenge is a running event held in January on the lanes of Lightmoor, Telford, within the Lightmoor Nature Reserve. The event offers multiple distance options and medals to all finishers. Entries are limited to 50 places. Event materials note that route maps and GPX files are needed. The event has an aggregate rating of 4.7 from two reviews.

Distances and entry

5K - entry from £25 to £26; minimum age 15+
10K - entry from £27 to £28; minimum age 16+
Half Marathon - entry from £34 to £35; minimum age 17+
Marathon - entry from £39 to £40; minimum age 18+

Location and facilities

Race headquarters is at Burroughs Bank, Lightmoor, Telford, TF4 3QS. Parking is available at Brick Kiln Bank, TF7 5FN. The event includes a well-stocked aid station, on-course marshals, and lap counters described as "nutty." Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Marathon

Half Marathon

10 km

10k

5 km