Course
A five-day, five-stage point-to-point of about 220 miles down the Severn Way, Britain's longest riverside path, from the source of Afon Hafren at Rhyd-y-benwych in Wales to the river mouth near Bristol. Stages run 26, 47, 59, 57 and 30 miles. Mostly footpath, overgrown in places. Five checkpoints per stage carry sandwiches, cake, nuts, fruit and drinks, with vegan and gluten-free options.
Key dates
- !RegistrationOpen now
- ★Race dayWed 16 Feb 2028
About
The MTC Severn Challenge is without doubt one of the toughest races in the UK. Over the last seven years the finisher rate is around 26%. Compare those statistics with other events that promote themselves as "the toughest" and then decide if this is for you. The race utilizes the longest riverside path in Britain, the 'Severn Challenge' takes you along 210 miles of path, from the source of Afon Hafren (Welsh for River Severn) to the mouth of the River Severn.
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