Would you run “round the Wrekin” to raise money for children with brain conditions? Children’s charity Cerebra needs six keen runners to each run part of a virtual relay this December. Going up against a veteran ultramarathon athlete to cover 160 miles in 48 hours.
Between December 4 and 6, 2026, Cerebra’s Director of Fundraising and Marketing, Max Newton, will tackle The Hill, a gruelling 160-mile ultramarathon up and down The Wrekin Hill, organised by Cockbain Events. You could be one of six challengers competing against Max in a nationwide virtual relay.
Each running approximately 27 miles—the equivalent of almost five laps of Birmingham’s Lickey Hills circular trail—you will race to beat Max to the finish line while raising vital funds for Cerebra, which provides free practical support and bespoke equipment for children.
Max Newton said: “The distance is large, the ascent is like climbing Everest 1.6 times, it’s going to be dark and wet, and there’s minimal race support – I can’t wait! What will keep me going is thinking of all the children and their families that Cerebra supports, and trying to keep ahead of my challengers!”
Max has previously completed ultra marathons such as The Tunnel (200 miles), Race Across Scotland (214 miles), and the 24-hour Self Transcendence running track ultra. Participants will receive a Cerebra T-shirt and beanie, one-to-one fundraising support and the chance to connect with their relay teammates throughout the challenge.
Think you’ve got what it takes to beat Max? Sign up here.
