Keen to do an obstacle course and get muddy? Here’s Healthy Living London’s handpicked round up of the best obstacle courses in 2014.
Whether you’re a beginner or a hardcore mud enthusiast, there’s something for everyone in our list. And look out for the 2 races we’ve added that have neither mud nor obstacles, but make up for it in beauty or novelty. The #hellofitty crew will be taking part in as many as possible over the year to raise money for The Cardiovascular Research Trust whose main aim is raise money to research prevention of cardiovascular disease and education children across multi-media platforms.
JUNE
What: Back to the Trenches
In a Nutshell: 6k, 12k or 18k obstacle course including mud, water and climbing.
When: 22nd June
Where: Redhill, Surrey
How much: £33 (6k), £38 (12k), £43 (18k)
Extras: Medal
Sign up to Back to the Trenches The Big Push here
JULY
What: The Obstacle
In a Nutshell: 25 obstacles over 10k including climbing, crawling, balancing, water and surprises.
When: 10.30am, 5th & 6th July
Where: Jimmy’s Farm, Suffolk
How much: £32.50 (team of 4+), £38 (individual)
Extras: Medal, sweatshop vouchers and discount wristband for Jimmy’s Farm & Butterfly House
Sign up to The Obstacle
What: Badass Mudder River Lune Challenge
In a Nutshell: 10k of 17+ obstacles, including the Oblivion Slide and Tunnel of Hell.
When: 26th July Where: Halton Park Estate, Lancaster
How much: £49.99 (Early Bird)
Extras: Medal, Tattoo, Goodie Bag, T-shirt, Free Photos for Download
Sign up to Badass Mudder
What: Pukka Races – Only Fools Ride Horses
In a Nutshell: 4m themed obstacle run through fields, streams & woodland swith 30+ obstacles.
When: 10.30am, 27th July
Where: Stratford Hills Livery, Stratford St Mary
How much: £27.90
Extras: Medal, T-shirt, Goodie Bag
Sign up to Pukka Races Only Fools Ride Horses
AUGUST
What: Dirty Dozen London East
In a Nutshell: 12k obstacle designed by ex-British Special Forces with 20 obstacles testing agility, strength and endurance.
When: 16th August
Where: Barleylands Farm, Billericay, Essex
How much: £60 (individual), £57.50 (team of 4+)
Extras: Bobble hat, T-shirt, Beer, Free Race Photos
Enter the Dirty Dozen 12k here
What: Dirty Dozen Dirty Dash London East
In a Nutshell: 6k obstacle designed by ex-British Special Forces with 15 obstacles testing agility, strength and endurance.
When: 17th August
Where: Barleylands Farm, Billericay, Essex
How much: £45 (individual), £42.50 team of 4+)
Extras: Bobble hat, T-shirt, Beer, Free Race Photos
Enter the Dirty Dozen 6k Dash here
What: The Reebok Spartan Race Super
In a Nutshell: 13+ km of obstacles unique to that course. They’re being cagey about what to expect. So expect… the unknown.
When: 31st August
Where: Pippingford Park, Nutley, East Sussex, TN22 3HW
How much: £60 if you book before 30th June
Extras: Medal, Spartan T-shirt, complimentary cuts and bruises
Enter the Reekbok Spartan Race Super here
What: The Nuts Challenge
In a Nutshell: 7k or 14k obstacle course featuring mud,, water, cargo nets and much more.
When: 30th / 31st August
Where: Swires Farm, Dorking, Surrey
How much: £46.99 (7k), £49.99 (14k)
Extras: Post-race energy shot, silver blanket, medal
Book the Nuts Challenge here
SEPTEMBER
What: Run to the Beat*
In a Nutshell: Run 10k around London and listen to music
When: 14th September
Where: Wembley Park, London
How much: £36.50
Extras: Free running shirt
Book Run to the Beat here
What: Race for Life Pretty Muddy
In a Nutshell: 5k run complete with mud galore
When: 20th September Race
Where: Finsbury Park and all over major London Park
How much: £14.99
Extras: The joy that any money you raise for this goes to Cancer Research UK
Book Race for Life here
What: Nuclear Blackout
In a Nutshell: 5k multi-lap night run with obstacles. Complete as many laps as you can in 2 hours.
When: 6.30pm ish, 20th September
Where: Secret Nuclear Bunker Estate, Kelvedon Hatch, Brentwood, Essex
How much: £49
Extras: Medal and Muddy Mug with tea
Book Nuclear Blackout here
What: Kew Gardens Run*
In a Nutshell: 10k of charity-raising, non-muddy running in the iconic Royal Botanic Gardens in Kew surrounded by beautiful flowers and buildings.
When: 21st September
Where: Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, Surrey
How much: £29.99
Extras: n/a
Book the Kew Gardens 10k
OCTOBER
What: The Whole Hog
In a Nutshell: 7 miles with more than 20 obstacles that require crawling, climbing, wading and tunneling.
When: 19th October
Where: Wantisden Hall, Woodbridge, Suffolk
How much: £40 Extras: n/a
Book The Whole Hog here
What: Tough Mudder London South
In a Nutshell: 12miles of big obstacles including Island Hopping, Ladder to Hell, Dong Dangler and Electric Eel
When: 25th, 26th October
Where: Matterley Bowl, Winchester, Hampshire
How much: £95
Extras: An orange headband
Book Tough Mudder London South here
What: Zombie Evacuation
In a Nutshell: 5k race through the woods, chased by zombies.
When: 25th October
Where: Milton Country Park, Cambridge
How much: £49.08
Extras: The thrill of being chased by bloody, half dead people
Book Zombie Evacuation here
NOVEMBER
What: Nuclear Fallout
In a Nutshell: 8k or 16k hypothermic race made of over 60 natural and man-made obstacles. There is also a zip slide!
When: 2nd November
Where: Kelvedon Hatch, Essex
How much: £39 (8k), £49 (16k)
Extras: Medal, T-shirt and mug complete with tea.
Book Nuclear Fallout
We’ll be trying to complete as many of these as possible for The Cardiovascular Research Trust which provides invaluable research and education around the UK’s number one killer, cardiovascular disease. Do you want to join our #hellofitty crew, have some fun, meet new people and raise money with us for a great cause?
Email us at hellofitty@healthylivinglondon.com
* These races aren’t strictly obstacle races but we thought they looked so unique we just had to include them! These would be suitable for those not keen on a mudbath.
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