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Dear Participant,


CANCELLATION OF SPIRES AND STEEPLES CHALLENGE


Better are proud to be making a positive difference to the health and wellbeing of the whole community in North Kesteven and are working within the challenges of the pandemic to keep customers and staff safe.
Due to the ongoing need for everyone to do their bit to reduce the spread of the virus and its variants, after careful consideration, we have regrettably taken the decision to cancel this year’s Spires and Steeples Challenge.


Please accept our sincerest apologies for any inconvenience this may cause.


Together with our partners, we will be reviewing how we can deliver the event once the global health pandemic passes. Full refunds will be issued in the coming days. If you have any questions, please contact spiresandsteepleschallenge@GLL.ORG. We want to assure you that your safety comes first. Thank you for your understanding during these difficult times.


Yours


The Better Community Team

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 The Spires & Steeples Challenge is a successful annual run/walk following the public footpaths and bridleways along the Spires and Steeples Arts & Heritage Trail. The trail that runs from Lincoln Cathedral to St Denys' Church, Sleaford, brings together the rich history, heritage and local stories of the area. It has many beautiful artworks, churches, interesting landscapes and picturesque skies. The name refers to the Spires of the churches being the landmarks to which visitors make their way and to the rural sport of Steeple chasing. It is also recognition of the important part they have played in the lives of these communities as well as how they are a reflection of the times, families and cultures that created, altered and rebuilt them.

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 Since the first event back in 2008, participants have challenged themselves to complete the route whilst taking in the beautiful artworks, church architecture and the variety that is the Lincolnshire villages and countryside. They have the option to walk or run the full 26 miles, or walk and run half the route; 13 miles from Metheringham to Sleaford.

Race Route Overview

Race Route Map

Spires and Steeples 2019 Results/Images