The Orwell Challenge is a sponsored walk, marathon and half-marathon in aid of charity. - Credit: RACHEL EDGE A popular walking and running challenge which takes competitors on a stunning route around the Orwell Estuary is preparing to welcome people back this summer. The Orwell Challenge, which is now in its 44th year, is one of the first Suffolk events to be confirmed as going ahead post-Covid restrictions, on its planned date of Sunday, June 27. The event will be dependent on the Government's roadmap out of the lockdown going ahead as planned – with the final stage of restrictions set to be lifted on Monday, June 21.