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Welcome to the Wild Warrior – Please take time to read this notice in full to ensure you are fully prepared for the event.

Start Times – The race is organised in groups of 400 runners every thirty minutes. Start times will be published here one month before the race.
Arrival Times – Please aim to arrive at least one hour before your race start time.
Late Entry – You can register on the day at the information tent – Adult 5k 0r 10k £70ea – Family / Teen 12yrs+ 5k at 14:00hrs £45ea – Mini Warrior 4yrs to 12yrs at 12:10hrs or 14:10hrs £25ea cash only please.
Sign In – Adult 5k or 10k – Sign at surname tent. Kids – Teens – Family – Sign in at the information tent.
Directions – Wild Park, Brailsford, Derbyshire, DE6 3BN. Follow X-Runner Traffic Signs from Derby / Ashbourne A52.
Travel Time – By Car – Birmingham 50mins, Leeds 1hr 30 mins, Manchester  1hr 30 mins, Oxford 1hr 40mins, London 2hrs.
Can I cancel my entry?
No our terms and conditions state no cancelations and no refunds under any circumstance. However you can substitute yourself in your registration portal HERE the system will refund your entry less a booking fee when the substitute has completed their entry and has payed. Please note this must be done a minimum of 7 days before event day. If you need to make a last minute on the day substitution then the new runner will need to download the substitute form here, print and complete the form and hand in at registration when they arrive (they will need to sign in at the original runners surname desk).
Race Pack – Your tee shirt, number and wrist band will be available for collection from registration on event day. Medals will be given out at the finish line. If you forget to collect your t-shirt or medal we won’t be able to mail them out after the race, sorry.

Safety

Safety Brief – There will be a mandatory safety briefing and warm up for each race, please make sure you are at the start line 20 minutes before your race is due to start.
First Aid – The first aid post will be located near the start/finish line. There will be Paramedics at the race along with four wheel drive ambulances, response vehicles and first aiders around the course.
Fitness Level – You don’t have to be an experienced distance runner or gym fanatic but we recommend that you are in good physical condition and are running regularly.
Safety – Key Points – None of the obstacles are compulsory, we will encourage but not force you to try every obstacle, however if there is something that you feel unable to do, then you can simply walk around, the choice is yours.
Distance – Adult 5k or 10k is made up of five kilometre laps containing around thirty obstacles, you can decide on race day if you want to complete one or two laps. Teen / Family 5k, is one lap of the adult course, however you will miss obstacles involving deep water swimming. Kids event will be a 1.5k lap with 12 obstacles, so one or two laps. Expect to get wet and muddy in all races.
Climbing – There are several obstacles that will involve climbing, the most important consideration is to maintain three points of contact at all times when climbing to avoid falling.
High Obstacles – In short DO NOT JUMP off any obstacle (unless instructed to do so Walk the Plank and Free Fall only). When exiting an obstacle above ground level lower yourself to the ground carefully, if you do jump (not recommended) then do so with both knees and heels together, this will greatly reduce the risk of injury.

kids & famalies

Teen / Family 5k. 12yrs + with 30 obstacles the course is one lap of the adult course, however you will miss obstacles involving deep water swimming, however expect to get wet and muddy. All competitors under 15yrs must be accompanied by a paying adult, minimum of one adult to four teens.

Mini Warrior 1.5k or 3k 4yrs to 12yrs. The Kids event will be a 1.5k lap with 12 obstacles, so one or two laps. Each child must have a parent or guardian with them. The parent or guardian can go round the course with their child but won’t go over the obstacles (with the exception of parents with younger children who need assistance). The parent or guardian will be given a duplicate running number to identify up to four kids they are looking after on the day. Expect to get wet and muddy.

whattowear

Shoes – Cross country, trail or fell running shoes with a grippy sole would be ideal. Expect the surface to be wet, muddy and very slippery! Be aware, any shoes that would be dangerous to other participants will not be allowed. We have inflatable obstacles NO SPIKES or Studs!
Clothes – Lightweight stuff that dries quickly. Even if it’s a cold day, heavy or thick clothing will just retain water and make you colder. Long sleeve tops and bottoms can help give some extra protection from scratches. Please remember to bring a warm change of clothes for after the event so you can enjoy the atmosphere in the event village.
Gloves – This one is more debatable. Some people swear by them, others prefer to go glove-less (faster drying). If you go with gloves, be sure to grab tough, thick ones to prevent burns from the ropes and splinters from the walls.
Fancy Dress – Whilst we welcome the brave ones in fancy dress you must be aware from a Health and Safety angle that your costume should not hinder your ability to run, climb, crawl or swim! If in doubt please ask a member of staff for further advice!
Wear clean dry kit – Look after the environment, there is a risk of cross contamination to and from other parts of the country. To minimise this risk it is imperative that all competitors have clean kit and footwear that has been thoroughly washed and dried.  If you arrive in dirty kit you will NOT be allowed to race.
Wetsuit / Neoprene – Wet suits help in the water, however they are not wind proof and may have a cooling effect on a windy cold day, they are also not very comfortable to run in. We monitor water temperature and adjust water immersion times accordingly, there is also an option to avoid the water if you don’t want to swim or are getting too cold? If you are looking to complete the 10k (2 x laps) you may prefer to miss some of the water obstacles on the first lap to avoid over exposure?

CourseMap

Course Maps are available from race registration. More obstacles, less running!

Adult 5k or 10k. 15yrs + with 36 or 72 obstacles 1, Hurdles 2, Giant Wall 3, Commando Crawl 4, Walls 5, Water Jump 6, Mud Mountain 7, Inclined Walls 8, Water Splash 9, Hurdles 10, Water Splash 11, Over & Under 12, Drink Station 13, Muddy Good Fun 14, Mud Moguls 15, Networking 16, Lucky Dip 17, Water Slide 18, Monkey Bars 19, Hurdles 20, Water Slide 21, Rope Climb 22, Cargo Net Climb 23, Tight Ropes 24, Tunnel Vision 25, Cargo Climb 26, Drink Station 27, Jacobs Ladder 28, Giant Walls 29, Balance Beams 30, Hopping Mad 31, Swamp of Doom 32, Tight Fit 33, Climbing Zone 34, Fire Starter 35, Walk the Plank 36, Cresta Run 37, Water Cage 38, Free Fall

Insurance

Warning obstacle racing is DANGEROUS.

Peace of Mind;- Personal Accident Insurance from £5.75

The unexpected can happen at any level or frequency of sport, by taking out an “obstacle race” insurance policy you ensure that if you are involved in an incident, the most important issues can be taken care of – personal liability, accidental death, permanent total disability and income protection.

Why do you need personal accident insurance?  We have public liability insurance, however this will not cover you if you injure yourself as a result of an accident that is not our fault! If you slip, trip or fall you will not be able to claim unless you have personal accident insurance. For as little as £5.75 you can have piece of mind.

Obstacle Race – Personal Accident Insurance. This policy is designed to offer sports accident cover to individuals who participate in obstacle races. It provides personal accident cover for your chosen sport plus all other sports in the same group and lower groups. Benefits include personal accident, broken bones, accidental death, and personal liability. For complete piece of mind there is also the option to include loss of earnings cover. Three levels of cover are availiable and policies can be single day, multiple days or annual.

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