Choo-Choo Challenge

Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the exciting Choo-Choo Challenge, hosted by Running Events Devon on Monday, August 31st, 2026! Set in the picturesque town of Okehampton, Devon, this unique running event invites participants of all abilities to join in a fun-filled day on a stunning 5.3k out-and-back route along an old disused train line. Whether you prefer to walk or run, you’ll have a generous 7 hours to complete your laps, making it the perfect opportunity for everyone to challenge themselves and enjoy the beautiful scenery. With the innovative 'TUGG' system—Turn Up Get Going—you can arrive anytime between 7:30 AM and 2:30 PM, ensuring a flexible and enjoyable experience for all. No matter if you finish 1 lap or an impressive 14 laps, every participant will be celebrated as a finisher and receive a coveted medal. Spots are limited, so be sure to secure your place early! Plus, for those traveling from afar, the Fox & Hounds offers comfortable accommodation and delicious dining options. Don’t miss out on the Choo-Choo Challenge; it's time to see how far you can go!

Running Events Devon would like to invite you to come and run with us.                                  At our new venue, the Choo-Choo Challenge event is being held on the Monday 31st August 2026  We are operating our 'TUGG' system as in Turn Up Get Going, you can turn up any time between 7:30 and 14:30 BUT you have to be finished by 15:30. Absolutely all abilities of runners / walkers can take part in our events as you have 7 hours to get to the finish of your final lap, each lap is 5.3k out and back, of our scenic route on an old disused train line.                         Everyone is welcome whether you are planning to walk or run, whether you finish 1 lap, 4 laps or even 14 laps in the permitted time, we would class you as finisher and a winner, and you can collect your Medal for the event.                                  Please come and have a try and see how far you can go.                                  Places are strictly limited so please do not leave it too late to enter, if and when we reach capacity anyone entering after, will get a bespoke medal of their choice of the ones that we have with us on that day. If looking for somewhere local to stay we can highly recommend the Fox & Hounds, they have rooms available as well as their bunk house and camping, the food is also highly recommended; check out their website here, foxandhoundshotel.com