*SPUNCH/KONG MMM* Roaches+ Peak District
Each paid entry fee INCLUDES:
*GF & Vegan cakes are available. Extra cakes will be available for purchase for accompanied juniors and those who can't resist another one! FOR THE 4 HOUR COMPETITION PRIZE COURSE
Rolling start - Start time to suit you anytime within the following start window: 4 hr course 0900-1100; FOR THE 1 & 2 HOUR COURSES
Rolling start - Start time to suit you anytime within the following start windows: 2 hr course 1000-1300; 1 hr course 1100-1300. All courses can be done solo, in a pair, or as a team of 3 or more. Each participant needs to put in an individual entry EXCEPT accompanied juniors under 18 who can go for free with a paying adult (without needing their own entry) Juniors:
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MMMs supported by KONG are back!
The long awaited return of the Mini Mountain Marathons (MMMs) - now branded as Spunch MMM and still with the kind support of KONG Running who have generously provided prize vouchers for the (more) competitive 4 hour courses.
This is the first of three Spunch MMMs supported by KONG Running in 2025. Watch this space for events #2 & #3 on Saturday 12 July (Shropshire / Wales border) and Sunday 5 Oct (North Lakes - day after the Hodgson Relays). Precise venues to be confirmed.
Still with many of the same characteristics & values of the previous events organised by Alison, Erwin, Chris, Janneke and team: always great areas & venues; always well organised & planned; always with nice cake & copious brews; always at sensible great-value entry fees! Their legacy lives on.
A few changes too: More controls / checkpoints - enabled by Satellite Punch (Spunch) technology powered by the MapRun app on your SmartPhone/Garmin/AppleWatch. More checkpoints = more route-choice, more successes & even more fun! No-flag control-sites - how good is your nav!? Course maps released online at 6pm-ish on the evening before the event allowing time to pre-plan for those who wish to. Less competitive and even lower-cost 1 hour and 2 hour course options also now available for locals, newcomers, and those who prefer a shorter adventure. Accompanied under 18s go FREE on all courses - yes we are doing all we can to encourage juniors and young families to get into the great outdoors with a map - always safely accompanied by their parents / guardians. Tiered entry fee structure - very low-cost entry fees for those who enter early! A bit more the later you leave it. Online very-late entries available including on-the-day. New pairs/teams categories allowing pairs or friends and family groups of 3 or more to participate together.
This first edition is from Meerbrook Village Hall, Meerbrook, Leek, ST13 8SR.
4-hour MMM score course (variable value controls) or standard Spunch 1hr / 2hr score course (all controls have the same value) options. Parking, Bag Drop, Loos, Start, Finish, Food & Drink all at or near the village hall. Daylight event for runners & walkers in the beautiful Staffs Moorlands part of the Peak District. Family friendly & dog friendly too.
We are excited to bring you to the Staffordshire Moorlands corner of the Peak District. On the Staffordshire / Cheshire border between Leek, Macclesfield & Buxton it is within easy reach of the M6, M56 & M60 motorways.
Run, jog or walk - with course options suitable for all - fell runners, adventure racers, orienteers, trail runners, park runners, walkers, newcomers, and families alike. 4k to 44k, the choice is yours! Great for families and friends to do together. Suitable for all ages and abilities - lots of help available for newcomers. Dogs can be brought, but must be kept on a lead and under control at all times - there will be sheep/lambing and other livestock in the area - please only bring your dog if you are happy to comply.
Start at your convenience anytime between 9am to 11am (4 hour course), 10am to 1pm (2 hour course), 11am to 1pm (1 hour course). Registration open from 9am.
Navigating with an enlarged and enhanced A3 1:12,500 OS Explorer map, visit as many checkpoints as you can in the time available to maximise your score, S-punching using the MapRun app on your smartphone, Garmin or Apple Watch.
You should be prepared for some significant ascents and descents in this part of the world! You will likely soon be enjoying Hen Cloud and the Roaches with panoramic views and much ridge running on technical trails (or off-piste). Venturing further afield, might you discover Lud's Church and the surrounding ancient woodlands or visit Flash Bottom?! With courses planned / curated by local aficianado Guy Lingford, even locals will likely discover some new places and hidden secrets!
Hand-crafted cakes and unlimited tea, coffee & squash available back in the village hall after you have finished.
With around 75 SpunchPoints to go for - how many will you bag?
The delightful little village of Meerbrook is within 35 mins drive of M6 Junctions 15, 16, 17 & 18. 45 mins from M60 J3 and M56 J6. It is particularly convenient for Macclesfield, Buxton, Leek, Ashbourne, the Potteries, Crewe, Sandbach & Congleton etc.
Hope you will come along and give it a go!
4 hour MMM Course Prize Categories - With prize vouchers kindly provided by KONG Running
Your team name and category will be self-declared on the MapRun app. This can be done on the day of the event. There will be £500 of voucher prizes on offer awarded in 10 prize categories as below. Prizes will be awarded for the best performances in each of the following categories:
| PRIZE CATEGORY | OPEN (any age) | VETS (average age 50+) | |
| SF | Solo Female | £35 voucher | £35 voucher |
| SM | Solo Male / Open | £35 voucher | £35 voucher |
| AF | All Female pair or team of 3+ | £60 voucher* | £60 voucher* |
| AM | All Male / Open pair or team of 3+ | £60 voucher* | £60 voucher* |
| MG | Mixed Gender pair or team of 3+ | £60 voucher* | £60 voucher* |
*Pair / team of 3+ vouchers to be split between team members.
Prize winners only eligible for one prize each!
For the 2025 series of 3 events, we will be awarding prizes at each event. We will be compiling aggregated series results for those who manage to get to all 3 events, but this year it will be just for fun. We may revise this for the 2026 series.
Spot Prizes
Somewhat arbitrary Spot Prizes MAY be awarded randomly depending on circumstances. These apply to all courses. Spot prizes will be vouchers giving free entry to future Spunch events. Previous awards have been made for: Best performing junior / family; Best team name; Best pic / video clip; Impressive newcomer debut; Act of kindness; Humorous story; Best dressed etc!
About Safety: All participants take part entirely at their own risk.
Accompanied juniors are the responsibility of their parents / guardians. Dogs are the responsibility of their owners. It is your own responsibility to ensure you have the skill, experience, physical ability, clothing and equipment to participate in your chosen course.
This is hill country in April, and the weather can change quickly. Weatherproof clothing including waterproof whole-body cover, hat and gloves plus route-map, compass, whistle, emergency food are all strongly advised. YOU MUST CARRY A WELL-CHARGED MOBILE PHONE. It is your responsibility to consider the weather conditions and equip yourselves accordingly.
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View the Event Cancellation / Refund Policy.
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