Hafren to Bristol, United Kingdom
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
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One of the toughest races in the UK, the Severn Challenge is a 220 mile multi-stage event over 5 days from 8 to 12 July 2026.
220 miles over 5 days
Longest riverside path in Britain
Bespoke jigsaw medals for each stage
Start / Finish
Hafren (source of River Severn)
Bristol (mouth of River Severn)
What to bring
Backpack or equivalent
Head torch with spare batteries
Ordnance Survey Map 150 (or downloadable maps)
Compass or GPS device
Whistle
Mobile phone
Emergency food pack consisting of two chocolate bars
Basic first aid kit
What you get
Bespoke finisher's medal for each stage (5 medals total, designed as a jigsaw)
Hotel accommodation (shared rooms) at Mid Wales Arts Centre, Premier Inn Shrewsbury, Travelodge Worcester, Travelodge Stonehouse
Evening meals: Fish & Chips (Day 1), Eat at hotel (Day 2 & 3), Chinese (Day 4)
Breakfast: Porridge pot, yogurt, fruit, tea and coffee
Kit transfer between hotels (one cabin sized bag per competitor)
On the day
Before you enter
Other questions
The event runs from Wednesday, 8 July 2026 to Sunday, 12 July 2026.
The route utilises the longest riverside path in Britain, covering road, path, and park surfaces.
The event is organised by Ultra Running Limited, which also organises the Thames Challenge.
Yes, the Severn Challenge is the sister event of The Thames Challenge, another multi-day event by Ultra Running Ltd.
Yes, each stage is also a unique race in its own right, with its own finisher's medal.
Hafren to Bristol, United Kingdom
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
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