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FREE STING VEST & FREE ICE CREAM FOR ALL FINISHERS!!

This year sees the 13th outing for our amazing "Sting" event and we'd love for you be part of our wonderful running occasion!!

This year's challenge event will take place on Sunday 12th July 2026 at the new start time of 10:30am and we'll once again be offering the unrivalled Sting atmosphere and of course, the legendary Sting hills!

You can look forward to:

• Our famous pre-event warmup 
• A wonderful finish in Caistor's scenic South Street Park
• A Free Sting Challenge running vest for all finishers
• The Sting's amazing carnival atmosphere
• A scenic multi-terrain route of approximately 6 miles (9.5km)
• Free Ice Cream for all finishers
• Post-Race Caistor Goes festival!

For those of you who don't yet know...

Don't be put off by the name!! Yes, it is a challenge, but a very rewarding one 🙂

The event is hosted by Caistor Running Club and is run in and around the lovely Georgian Market town of Caistor on the edge of the Lincolnshire Wolds. The route features a fast downhill start, before heading off-road through the fields with stunning views of the Lincolnshire countryside, with the second half of the challenging route having a distinctly undulating theme. With fantastic support guaranteed as you pass through Caistor's historic streets, the route then finishes in the lovely South Street Park. After the event you'll be able to enjoy your free Ice Cream and wear your Free Sting Challenge vest, and we'd love you to stay around for the Caistor Goes Festival event which is taking place in the park alongside the Sting Challenge.

Numbers will be available beforehand at specially arranged pick-up sessions (like speed dating, but all you get is a race number) and for those who cannot collect them in advance, there will be the option for collection on the day (it will help a lot if you can collect beforehand).

Ample car parking is provided at the Caistor Yarborough School, please follow signs on the day.

Looking forward to seeing you there.

Team Sting