Info: New entries for this event closed on Tuesday 21st April 2026 at 19:30.
Start window: 5pm to 730pm THE FINAL DETAILS HAVE NOW BEEN ISSUED BY EMAIL TO ALL THAT HAVE ENTERED SO FAR. THEY ARE ALSO AVAILABLE VIA THE ORANGE BUTTON ABOVE. LATE ENTRIES AND ON THE DAY ENTRIES ARE WELCOMED AND WE DO PRINT SPARE MAPS FOR SUCH LATE ENTRIES. IT IS STILL BEST TO USE THIS ON LINE ENTRY SYSTEM EVEN IF ENTERING ON THE DAY! ON LINE ENTRIES MAY CLOSE EARLY IF THE MAPS RUN OUT!
Can be done solo, in a pair, or as a group of 3 or more. Each participant needs to put in an individual entry EXCEPT accompanied youngsters under 18 who go for FREE (when accompanied by a paying adult who must be 21+). Juniors aged 16 and above can run/walk alone with parental permission - in this case they need their own individual entry at the standard adult rate. Individual entrants aged 16-25 are invited to use the discretionary young adult discount code Spunch25 when entering if they are on low or zero income. This will provide a 25% discount on the applicable entry fee. A waterproof map of the course is provided to ALL participants. Please enter early for the best rates and to help with planning for maps, parking, event officials and catering. |
Spunch! Is a big sporty treasure hunt with a difference - A fun, friendly & safe mini-adventure with a unique & colourful map. Suitable for all ages & abilities - no previous experience required. Locals and newcomers always welcome. Run or walk. 2k to 22k, the choice is yours! 60, 90 and 120 min course duration
options (you can choose on the evening itself).
The event is open to all and we are delighted to be staging this one in collaboration with local running club bramhallrunners.co.uk
Visit as many checkpoints as you can in the time available, Satellite punching using the MapRun app on your smartphone, Garmin or Apple Watch. With over 60 SpunchPoints to go for - how many will you bag?
For runners, walkers, friends & families. Go solo, pair or in a group of 3 or more. We can usually pair you up on the night if you prefer not to go alone. Lots of help available for newbies. Dogs are welcome too, but must be kept on a lead and under control at all times.
On-site Registration opens at 5pm and you can start anytime from 5pm to 730pm. (Last start for 90 min course 715pm. Last start for 120 min course 645pm). All-in-daylight - sunset is at 820pm and it will be dark from 9pm.
Final details and the MapRun course are usually published to all entrants on the day before the event.
Where?
Pointing Dog, Grove Ln, Cheshire, Cheadle Hulme, Cheadle SK8 7NE.
A first Spunch visit to the Pointing Dog, the pub will provide a warm welcome with a full selection of drinks from the bar and food available (Details to be confirmed). The pub has both indoor and a south west facing outdoor area which will be lovely if the weather is kind. The venue is child & dog friendly.
Parking, Registration, Help, Bag Drop, Loos, Start, Finish, Food & Drink all at or very near the venue.
Getting there: Very convenient to get to. Just off the Manchester Airport Relief Road and less than 10mins from M60 J3 & M56 J5.
Catch the Spunch Train: The venue is a 5 minute Uber / Taxi ride from Bramhall, Cheadle Hulme & Handforth Train Stations. Also on various bus routes.
The Area & Course
One of our all-in-daylight Spring evening series. This one will be a good mix - exploring the cut-throughs in the urban / residential areas along with the many green spaces in the area including parkland and surprisingly rural paths & trails. You can expect some great road AND off-road running / walking - gently undulating. A mixture of underfoot conditions from tarmac to off-road paths*. There will be something for everyone and even locals will likely discover new paths and places!
Hope you will come along and give it a go. *total absence of mud can not be guaranteed!
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