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The Overload Run will take place in Derby on Saturday 23 August 2025.

The Farmyard Jam Ultra 2025 is a challenging endurance event held in Derby, UK. Participants can compete solo or in relay teams of 2 or 4 over a maximum of 48 hours. Each hour, runners start a lap consisting of either a 3-mile run with a 100m obstacle course or a flat 4-mile run, choosing their preferred challenge each lap.

To continue, runners must complete each lap within the hour or face disqualification. The winner is the last person standing or the first to finish lap 48. The event offers medals, photo services, refreshments, and timing, creating a tough yet rewarding atmosphere for ultra runners. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

The Bakewell Fun Inflatable 5K Obstacle Course is a lively and family-friendly event held at Bakewell Showground, Derbyshire. Participants can choose from distances of 2.5km, 5km, 10km, or 15km, featuring 15 to 90 inflatable obstacles depending on the course length. The 5K course includes 30 large, bouncy obstacles such as Start Mountain, The Crawler, and Swing Shot, spread over two laps with five music zones to energize runners. The event offers a fun, supportive atmosphere ideal for friends, families, and team bonding. Facilities include water stations, food vendors, and spectator areas, making it a vibrant day out for all ages. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

The NYC Stadion Spartan Event Weekend, held just outside Manhattan at a large New York stadium, offers a unique 5K obstacle course race featuring 20 challenging obstacles. Participants navigate stadium bleachers, stairs, and concourses, testing strength, agility, and endurance with obstacles like the Atlas Carry, Monkey Bars, Rope Climb, and Spear Throw. The event welcomes both beginners and experienced racers, including a kids' race with shorter distances and obstacles. Finishers earn a distinctive Stadion medal, finisher tee, and a Trifecta medal wedge. The race atmosphere is vibrant, with a festival featuring music and celebrations, making it a memorable urban Spartan race experience. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

World's Toughest Mudder is an extreme 24-hour obstacle course event held at Belvoir Castle in Grantham, Lincolnshire, UK. Participants face relentless 5-mile loops featuring brutal climbs, challenging terrain, and a mix of new and classic obstacles such as the icy Arctic Enema, the greased Everest wall, and the barbed wire Kiss of Mud. The event offers individual and team relay options, fostering a tough yet supportive atmosphere. Beyond the physical challenge, the event includes a vibrant pit area with campsites, food trucks, and music, plus a post-event brunch for participants and spectators. Finishers earn medals, headbands, and exclusive apparel, celebrating their endurance and grit. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

The Midlands Spartan Trifecta Weekend, held at the scenic Belvoir Castle in Grantham, Lincolnshire, offers a challenging obstacle course race experience from July 10-12, 2026. Participants can complete three race distances over the weekend: the Sprint (5K with 20 obstacles), Super (10K with 25 obstacles), and Beast (21K with 30 obstacles). The course features rugged hills, woodland trails, and classic Spartan obstacles such as the Atlas Carry, A-Frame Cargo, Barbed Wire Crawl, and Spear Throw. The event welcomes both beginners and seasoned racers, providing a vibrant festival atmosphere with music and celebration. Kids races and a Hurricane Heat challenge are also available. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.