Giddy Horse Half Marathon, Trail, & Steeplechase Obstacle Course Races

The Exeter Fun Inflatable 5K Obstacle Course, held at Westpoint Arena, Clyst St Mary, offers an exciting and family-friendly event featuring inflatable obstacles. Participants can choose from distances of 2.5k, 5k, 10k, or 15k, with the 5k course including 30 large, bouncy obstacles spread over two laps of a 2.5k circuit. The course is designed to be fun and challenging, with features like jumping, sliding, and swinging through obstacles, accompanied by five music zones to energize runners. The event promotes a lively atmosphere suitable for all ages, with options for group discounts and charity participation, making it a memorable day out in Exeter. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

The South West Spartan Race takes place at the historic Badminton Estate in South Gloucestershire, UK, known as the birthplace of badminton. This event features a flat and fast course through the scenic Gloucestershire countryside, making it ideal for both first-timers and experienced racers. Participants can choose between a 5K Sprint with 20 obstacles or a more challenging 21K Beast featuring 30 obstacles. The course includes classic Spartan challenges such as the Atlas Carry, A-Frame Cargo Climb, Barbed Wire Crawl, Fire Jump, and Spear Throw. The event offers a vibrant atmosphere with a festival finish, finisher medals, and tees, celebrating endurance and community spirit. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Insane Terrain is an off-road running event held at various locations, including Washbrook Farm. The race offers distances of 5K or 10K, with participants able to choose to run one or two laps on the day. The course features a variety of fun and challenging obstacles such as wading through water, climbing over barriers, and sliding through mud, making it suitable for all abilities. The event emphasizes enjoyment and encourages participants to bring friends to share the experience. Known for its lively and adventurous atmosphere, Insane Terrain promises a unique and entertaining outdoor running challenge. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

The Cheltenham Fun Inflatable 5K Obstacle Course is a lively and family-friendly event held at Cheltenham Racecourse, Gloucestershire. Participants can choose from distances of 2.5k, 5k, 10k, or 15k, featuring 15 to 90 inflatable obstacles depending on the course length. The 5K course includes 30 large, bouncy obstacles with exciting names like Start Mountain, The Crawler, and Swing Shot, spread over two laps of a 2.5k circuit. The event boasts a fun atmosphere with pumping music zones, food vendors, and spectator areas. It encourages group participation with discounts for families, friends, and charities, making it an epic day out for all ages. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

The Dark Dirty Devil is a new 10k running event held at the Bovington Tank Range in Bovington, known for its rugged army training grounds. This dusk race offers a fun, muddy, and slightly wet course, providing a unique challenge on a different route from the popular Dirty Devil Stampede. Participants can expect a lively atmosphere with cold-ish conditions and laughter-filled running.

All finishers receive a medal and a Stampede Buff, with prizes awarded to the top three male and female runners. Dogs are not permitted, and pre-ordered T-shirts are available for collection on race day. Entries are limited and close once full. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

The Eastnor Castle Mud Bath will take place in Eastnor on Sunday 26 April 2026.