Watermead Challenge 2026

Tuesday, 7th July 2026 @ 19:00

The Rotary Club of the Wreake Valley is proud to present the 16th running of the Watermead Challenge 5 mile race. The race takes place on traffic free tarmac paths entirely within the confines of Watermead Country Park North. The course has been officially measured and the race will be chip timed from start to finish.

Again this year will be the 3 mile (approx) fun run however please note this event will not be timed nor will any results be published.

Prizes will be awarded to the top 3 male and female runners in the 5 mile event with all finishers receiving a medal.

Fun run finishers will receive a medal.

Entry Limits
5 mile : 550 places - Fun run : 50 places

The details ...

  • When

    Tuesday, 07 July 2026 @ 19:00
  • What

    5 mile | Flat | Road / Pavement
  • Max' Entrants

    550
  • Entries Close

    27/06/2026
  • Min' Age

    15 yrs

Location

Watermead Country Park (North entrance), Syston near Leicester. LE7 1PD

Organiser T&C's

  • No refunds or deferrals (except per note below)
  • Note: In the event of cancellation of the race by the organisers entrants WILL be offered the option of refund, deferral or donation of their entry fee to our charities.
  • Transfers permitted upto 27th June 2026
  • Entrants must be 15 or over on race day for the 5 mile event. 6yrs or over on race day for the Fun Run - under 11s in arms length of an adult
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Watermead Challenge 2026

  • 5 mile (Affiliated) £22.00
  • 5 mile (Unattached) £23.00
  • Fun Run £12.00

    Min age : 6


Entrant List

Rotary Club of Wreake Valley Event Contact : Rotary Club Wreake Valley


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Transfers

  • Transfers close : 27/06/2026 @ 23:59:59
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