The Spires and Steeples Challenge

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Due to the ongoing uncertainties around Covid-19 and restrictions on mass gatherings and following consultation with all key stakeholders, it is with great regret that we have taken the decision to cancel the 2020 Spires and Steeples Challenge, scheduled for 4th October.

We are inviting all registered competitors to consider transferring their entries to the 2021 event, meaning there will be nothing to pay next year, pending approval from the relevant authorities we hope the even to be on the 3rd October 2021. Transferring your entry will help us to safeguard the future of the Spires and Steeples Challenge and will support the event’s organiser GLL, a not-for-profit charitable social enterprise, as we try to re-establish community sports and leisure provision in North Kesteven during very challenging times.

If transferring your entry fee to the 2021 event isn’t an option, we ask that you apply to spiresandsteepleschallenge@GLL.ORG by 6th September in order to receive a refund.

GLL in partnership with NKDC and Participation Sport are proud to be able to bring this event to the district of North Kesteven on Sunday 4 October 2020.

For further information or to sign up for the challenge please use the links below:

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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.

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

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