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4.9

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Big Bear Events

Woodpecker Challenge

Name: Woodpecker Challenge
Start: 2022-11-23
End: 2022-11-23
Location: Northampton, UK
Rating: 4.92

Location

Northampton, UK

Entry Options

6.00 Hours (ht)

Rating Highlights

5.00 /5

Course Navigation

5.00 /5

Event Safety

5.00 /5

Event Logistics

Rating Overview

All Time Average

4.92

2022 Average

4.92

Rating Breakdown

Pre-event communication

5.00

Event Logistics

5.00

Supporting Staff

4.95

Event Safety

5.00

Course Navigation

5.00

Course Congestion

Aid Stations

5.00

Swag

Sustainability

4.95

Finish Area

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Features & Characteristics

Degree of Challenge

Ideal for beginners

100% of reviews

Atmosphere

Large Festival Atmosphere

100% of reviews

Running

Flat & Fast

95% of reviews

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Frequently asked questions

Where does Woodpecker Challenge take place?

Woodpecker Challenge takes place in Northampton, UK.

What distances does Woodpecker Challenge offer?

Entry options include: 6.00 Hours (ht).

How is Woodpecker Challenge rated by runners?

Woodpecker Challenge has an average rating of 4.92 out of 5 from 19 verified participant reviews on Racecheck.

What is Woodpecker Challenge like?

Based on participant reviews, runners describe it as: Ideal for beginners (100% of reviews), Large Festival Atmosphere (100% of reviews), Flat & Fast (95% of reviews).

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4.9

(19)

Elaine G.

5.0

· 2022 6.00 Hours (ht) ·

Great event as always, even the wet weather couldn't dampen our spirits. Looking forward to the next one.

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Steph P.

5.0

· 2022 22km ·

First even with BigBear, would definitely be back. Excellent course and brilliant to be able to run with my dog. All questions were answered quickly over email. Had a brilliant wet and muddy time

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Craig H.

5.0

· 2022 28 miles (26.5 according to results) ·

The Woodpecker Challenge was my first Big Bear event and I will be back for more! Really nice feel to the day with friendly runners and an excellent support team with great drinks and food. The weather was pretty grim to start with and got soaked again 7 laps in, but got round ...

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Tony h.

4.8

· 2022 6.00 Hours (ht) ·

Great well organised event! Hardly touched my food and water as plenty was provided at the aid station. Would definitely do it again.

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Kelsey W.

5.0

· 2022 50k ·

Lovely course, superb support and aid station, friendly environment and great medal!

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Andy S.

4.7

· 2022 6.00 Hours (ht) ·

Great event, friendly marshals, good facilities on site, good atmosphere

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Sheila E.

4.9

· 2022 13.1m ·

Just love the Big Bear lapped format .. beautiful locations .. everyone out on course doing their own thing yet still part of the BB community .. always so friendly and supportive .. 🫶🏻

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Alison W.

4.8

· 2022 27.57 ·

Brilliant event, friendly staff and lots of food to keep you motivated to finish the laps. Covered area to store bags and wearing a chip was ideal so you don't have to get clipped. Gorgeous surroundings and ample parking. 1st event and really impressed. Thankyou.

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Paul M.

4.8

· 2022 5 laps 16.5 miles ·

Fantastic event, well organised, really good fun, friendly crowd and no pressure just do what you can do. Will definitely be doing another Big Bear event.

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David P.

5.0

· 2022 6.00 Hours (ht) ·

Fantastic event very well staged and organised and managed. Volunteers were fantastic and course was great even in the torrential rain, even though the sun did shine for a while during the day as well. Refreshments, drinks and food snacks available at the end of each lap, if you...

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