The Joust 6hr, 12hr & 24hr

Get ready for an exhilarating weekend at The Joust 6hr, 12hr & 24hr, hosted by Every Mile Counts, taking place from Friday, September 4th to Sunday, September 6th, 2026, in the picturesque setting of Worcester, Worcestershire. This exciting endurance event offers participants three thrilling options: tackle the ultimate challenge with a full 24-hour race, either solo or as part of a team of 2 to 8, or push your limits in the 12-hour solo challenge where the goal is to complete 50 miles. For those looking for a more relaxed experience, the 6-hour race invites solo runners to see how far they can go in a fun and supportive environment. The Joust is set on a scenic looped course of approximately 5.6 miles, thoughtfully designed for easy navigation and featuring a relatively flat terrain. With well-marked paths and enthusiastic marshals, runners can focus on their performance as they vie for the coveted Joust Buckle—awarded to solo runners who achieve 100 miles or more and teams hitting the 200-mile mark. Plus, don’t miss the Kids Joust, which promises a new inflatable obstacle each year, adding extra excitement for

The Joust 24hr race with three options: Take on the full 24hr challenge, either as a Solo, Team of 2, Team of 3-5 or a Team of 6-8 or…. Take on the 12 hour challenge where your target is to run 50 miles. As soon as you have the 50 mile completed you can relax, as your race is over. Available to solo runners only. Or…Take on the super chilled option of 6hrs! Available to solo runners only – how far can you go in 6hrs? The Joust race is run over a looped course circa 5.6 miles (due to the course being on private farm land the route changes slightly each year). The course is well marked and marshalled, easily navigable and relatively flat. Solo (or individual team runners) achieving 100 miles or more and Teams achieving 200 miles or more will also receive the coveted Joust Buckle. Kids Joust: The Kiddies race now has an inflatable obstacle on the course. For 2024 it was the rope maze. For 2025 it was the wrecking ball. What obstacle will appear for 2026?