The TrailKube 2x1x24 Challenge

What Is This Challenge?

The TrailKube 2x1x24 isn’t your typical running event.
It’s not a race.
It’s not a fundraiser (unless you want it to be).
It’s a personal and community test of discipline, grit, and good humour.

The format is simple:
Run 2 miles on the hour, every hour, for 24 hours.
Total: 48 miles in one day.
Do it solo or with clubmates.
Start whenever you like.

It’s an approachable taste of endurance—just enough to feel epic, without requiring ultra-marathon experience.

How Did It Start?

This all began as an idea born on the trails of Northampton.
After completing a 5-day stage ultra in Nepal, I realised the real challenge isn’t just distance—it’s discipline over time.

I wanted something ordinary runners could take on as their first big mental test.
When I ran my own 2x1x24, I learned more about mindset, fuelling, and my own limits in 24 hours than in any marathon I’d done.

Then, a friend called it:

"Half a backyard ultra—nasty enough but nice."

Perfect.
And so, the TrailKube 2x1x24 Challenge was born.

Who’s It For?

If you can run 10K, this is within your reach.
It’s for:

• Club runners curious about longer distances.
• Marathoners wanting something fresh.
• Teams or social groups looking for a shared experience.
• Anyone craving a new adventure to build confidence.

If you are a hardened ultra-runner…
Why not up the ante and try the 3x1x24 (72 miles in a day)?
Or set your own variation.

What’s In It For Your Club?

Running this as a club or community event:

• Boosts camaraderie—everyone faces the same hourly clock.
• Raises your profile—great for newsletters, local press, and social media.
• Encourages participation—members can join for as little as a few hours.
• Supports fundraising—many runners choose to do it for charity.

And it’s free. No registration fees. No official kit.
Just a challenge, a plan, and a sense of adventure.

How It Works

Pick a Weekend
Choose a date that suits your group.
Some clubs set up base at their clubhouse or a shared spot.

Decide on Rules

• Solo or team relay?
• Indoors or outdoors?
• Fixed route or anywhere you like?

Get Your Kit Ready

• Plan food, hydration, clothes, lighting.
• Use a TrailKube (or any kit bag) to keep everything organised.

Start Your Clock
On the hour. Every hour. 2 miles.
Repeat until you’re done.

Celebrate & Share
Post photos, share your stories, and inspire others.

Ready to Get Involved?

Whether you’re planning a solo attempt or a club-wide event, I’d love to hear from you.

Contact me to get your free Challenge Toolkit
Join the TrailKube 2x1x24 Facebook Community

Think Inside the Box.
You’ll be amazed what you find.

Let’s do something amazing together.
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