what to wear

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.

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! Also be aware that this is a family event, so nothing that can be deemed as indecent please. If in doubt please contact us or ask a member of staff for further advice!

No Cotton – Cotton is an excellent product. However, it is also great at holding water once it is wet. At an obstacle race you get wet and muddy, cotton quickly loses its shape, and that form fitting shirt is now hanging at your knees. Cotton is great but should be left at home.

wetsuitsneoprene

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 the water obstacles on the first lap to avoid over exposure?

Wear clean dry kit – Our amazing venues are home to some rare and endangered species. After consultation with the environment agency the main concern is cross contamination 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.