It’s back for 2027.
Kelsall Hill, Cheshire. The 5-mile trail, the recovery café, the speaker panel, the 2K fun run — same Sunday-morning feeling. Entries open early next year, and the list gets in first.
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Not just another race.
Most races end at the finish line. Ours is just getting started. A morning built around running — nature, community, and proof that our bodies can do amazing things. First trail 5-miler or seasoned off-roader, you belong here.
5-mile trail
A timed cross-country route through private woodland and open fields. Varied terrain to keep it fun, not impossible.
Recovery café
Barista coffee, healthy local food and a pop-up social space. Refuel, sit down, talk running.
Speaker panel
No token panel. In 2026: a GB triathlete and TV doctor, the women’s Backyard Ultra champion and leading ultra athletes — hosted by Couch to Coached.
2K fun run
Untimed and open to all — family, first-timers, anyone who feels like running. No pressure, all the fun.
A morning worth getting up for.
Real athletes. Not a token panel.
Every year we put genuine athletes on the stage and let them talk honestly about mindset, natural fuelling and lasting in the sport — hosted by the Couch to Coached podcast. The 2026 line-up:
- GB triathlete & TV doctor — sports medicine from someone who races it
- Women’s Backyard Ultra champion — last runner standing, hour after hour
- Leading 100-mile female ultrarunner — the front of the field
- Multiday ultra athletes — runners who keep going when most of us would stop
The 2027 line-up is being booked now. Join the list and you’ll be first to hear who’s on the stage.
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“I loved it — the atmosphere and community spirit were incredible.”
“It was amazing! Inspiring speakers, a fun run, and the best running community.”
“Finally a race that feels like a festival. Loved the speakers, the course, the vibes.”
Places are limited. The list goes first.
- First access before public launch. We held 100 places in 2026. When entries open in early 2027, the list books before anyone else sees it.
- Free fuelling & training guides. Join now and we’ll send our runner guides through the spring — useful whether or not you race.
- Year-round Rebel community. Not just one day. You’re on the list for everything we put on next.
Get on the 2027 list.
Drop your email and we’ll tell you the moment entries open — before they go public — plus the free guides in the meantime.
The quick answers.
When do entries open?
Early 2027. The list hears first — that’s the whole point of being on it.
Same as last year?
Same venue, same format: 5-mile trail, 2K fun run, speaker panel and recovery café.
Where and when?
Kelsall Hill Equestrian Centre, Tarporley, Cheshire (CW6 0SR). Sunday 6 June 2027.
How much will it cost?
Pricing is announced when entries open. Join the list and we’ll send it straight to you.
Protein Rebel Running Festival · Kelsall Hill, Cheshire · Sunday 6 June 2027
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