Normanby Hall Adventure Race
Scunthorpe, United Kingdom • 29 Mar 2026
The Normanby Hall Adventure Race, organized by Curly's Athletes, is a 10km obstacle run held at Normanby Hall Country Park in Scunthorpe, UK. The course features a challenging cross-country horse course with numerous obstacles including water, mud, sand, crawl nets, and many horse jumps, along with some hills and a swamp. The event offers open and team waves, as well as a junior fun run for children aged 4-11. Celebrating its 10th anniversary, the race combines a fun, community atmosphere with charity support, notably partnering with the Scunthorpe Samaritans. Participants receive medals and optional themed event t-shirts, making it a spirited and inclusive adventure race. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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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.
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Tough Mudder - World's Toughest Mudder
Grantham - 46 mi from Scunthorpe • 27-28 Jun 2026
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.
Midlands Spartan Trifecta Weekend
Grantham - 46 mi from Scunthorpe • 10-12 Jul 2026
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.