ARCHIVED RACE: Rat Race The Crossing @ Whitehaven, United Kingdom on 10 August 2018

The Crossing

Get ready to tackle 200 gnarly miles over 3 days as you take on the fully waymarked tracks that span through the Lake District, the Yorkshire Dales and the North Yorkshire Moors. Sample some of the UK’s finest mountain biking as you ride through jaw-dropping scenery.

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ARCHIVED RACE: Rat Race Man vs Mountain @ Caernarfon Castle, Castle Ditch, Caernarfon, United Kingdom on 01 September 2018

Man vs Mountain

This legendary mountain adventure race starts at sea level in the stunning Caernarfon Castle and weaves its way to the summit of Snowdon and down the other side into Dinorwic Quarry where we’ve thrown in an array of punishing obstacles, including the infamous Vertical Kilometre, for you to tackle before you can cross the finishline […]

ARCHIVED RACE: Rat Race Coast to Coast @ Cawdor Castle, Cawdor, Nairn, United Kingdom on 08 September 2018

Coast to Coast

The route of this two-day (or one-day Expert) challenge takes in some of the most mysterious and wild locations in Scotland. Run, ride and kayak past Cawdor Castle, Loch Ness, Glen Nevis and Glen Coe, to name but a few stunning sights! The Highland terrain and weather breeds tough folk and if you take on […]

ARCHIVED RACE: Rat Race Man vs Lakes @ Silverdale, Carnforth, United Kingdom on 21 July 2018

Man vs Lakes

Enter the Lake District by striking out with an audacious and surreal crossing of the quicksands of Morecambe Bay, before heading North through mountainous country on a rollercoaster running route that brings you to the foot of England’s most famous Lake where you’ll face a series of challenges unique to Rat Race Events.

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ARCHIVED RACE: Rat Race Dirty Weekend Young Mucker @ Burghley House, Stamford, Peterborough, United Kingdom on 12 May 2018

Young Mucker

The kids’ race built within the world’s largest assault course. We’ve got mud, water and loads of obstacles!

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ARCHIVED RACE: Rat Race The Wall @ Carlisle Castle, Castle Way, Carlisle, United Kingdom on 16 June 2018

The Wall

The UK’s most iconic and doable ultra returns to Hadrian’s Wall country. Can you run 69 miles in 1 day? This continuous, fully-supported and way-marked adventure lets you prove that you can!

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ARCHIVED RACE: Rat Race Runstock @ Boughton House, Geddington, Kettering, United Kingdom on 09 June 2018

Runstock

From Fun Runner to Ultra Runner and from Rugrats to Racing Rats, Runstock packs a 5k lapped off-road course with a glorious summer Festival feel. Suitable for runners from 5 to 95, choose to run solo, with a team or with the whole family. The idea is to clock as many laps as you wish […]

ARCHIVED RACE: Rat Race Ultra Tour of Arran @ Brodick, Isle of Arran, United Kingdom on 14 April 2018

UTA

They say Arran is Scotland in miniature. From dense forests and coastal scenery in the South to crumbling castles and dramatic mountains in the North, the Isle of Arran delights at every turn. Welcome to Ultra Tour of Arran – the brand new 2 day off-road running adventure from Rat Race.

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ARCHIVED RACE: Rat Race Man vs Coast @ Marazion Beach, Marazion, United Kingdom on 07 July 2018

Man vs Coast

Brand new from Rat Race, Man Vs Coast pits you against 20+ miles of the most famous coastline in the British Isles. Expect high cliffs, brooding moorland, picture-perfect beaches, crashing waves, big swell, rough-hewn rocks, awesome coasteering, water jumps, short swims, a few obstacles from the Rat Race inventory….get the picture?

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ARCHIVED RACE: Rat Race Dirty Weekend @ Burghley House, Stamford, Peterborough, United Kingdom on 12 May 2018

Dirty Weekend

Dirty Weekend is the biggest and best obstacle racing weekend in the world. Tackle monster obstacles, celebrate in our phenomenal afterparty and relax in our huge event village and awesome campsite.

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ARCHIVED RACE: Rat Race Mighty Deerstalker @ Traquair House, Traquair, Innerleithen, United Kingdom on 03 March 2018

Deerstalker

We send you across rivers, through forests and over a mountain or 2 in the pitch dark of a chilly March night. Choose to go Half ‘Stalker or for those who have the true minerals, take on the Full ‘Stalker. Once the race is over, it’s time for the infamous Mighty Beerstalker Party in our […]

ARCHIVED RACE: Rat Race Dirty Weekend @ Burghley House, Stamford, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom on 06 May 2017

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ARCHIVED RACE: Rat Race Young Muckers @ Burghley House, Stamford, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom on 06 May 2017

Young Mucker

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ARCHIVED RACE: Rat Race Mighty Deerstalker @ Traquair House, Innerleithen, Scottish Boarders, United Kingdom on 11 March 2017

Deerstalker

In the descending darkness a fiendish route lies waiting. Prepare to plough through mud filled trenches, scramble up scree slopes and navigate the night in the toughest off-road run in the UK. Then stumble over to our legendary Beerstalker party tent and limber up for a bit of crowd surfing. end end

ARCHIVED RACE: London River Rat Race @ ExCeL London, London, United Kingdom on 27 July 2015

LRRR

Get ready to swim, wade, crawl, climb, jump, splash and run your way around our aquatic obstacle course. Brought to you by Rat Race, this is your chance to join 1,000s of #RatRacers at London’s ExCel centre for this wet ‘n’ wild 10km running course around Docklands, linking together many special water and shore based […]

ARCHIVED RACE: Rat Race Dirty Weekend @ Burghley House, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom on 09 May 2015

DW-2015ed

The World’s Largest Assault Course returns to England’s finest Elizabethan Country Estate. A monstrous course will emerge with 200 obstacles scattered around a colossal 20 mile course. Once the running is over join us at sport’s most notorious after-party featuring Ash and the Craig Charles Funk & Soul DJ Set.

ARCHIVED RACE: Stockton River Rat Race @ Riverside Car Park, Stockton, United Kingdom on 29 August 2015

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This is River Rat Race, a 10km course with a twist. Swim, wade, crawl, climb, jump, splash and run around our urban obstacle course which sees us dive back into the River Tees. Join loads of #RatRacers for our wet ‘n’ wild 10km unique running course, linking together many special water and shore based activities […]

ARCHIVED RACE: Runner’s World Festival of Trail – Bedgebury Forest @ Bedgebury forest, , Goudhurst, United Kingdom on 06 June 2015

TBed

Runner’s World Trailblazer events return with the hugely popular 10k and our new traffic-free Half Marathon courses. Both courses take you on an off-road journey through soft, springy forest trails leading you deep into woodland, along field edges and past open water, eventually coming home to a superb Event Festival village with post-race food, drink, […]

ARCHIVED RACE: Rat Race Man vs Mountain @ Caernarfon Castle, Gwynedd, United Kingdom on 05 September 2015

MvM-2015

Man vs Mountain pits you against mother nature in all her glory. Over 20 miles you’ll face the weather, natural gradients, and the mental challenge of knowing that you have to conquer a mountain. Begin your journey at sea level from within Caernarfon Castle before climbing steadily through the beautiful landscapes of Northern Wales.

ARCHIVED RACE: Rat Race Coast to Coast @ Nairn Community Centre, Nairn, Highlands, United Kingdom on 12 September 2015

C2C-2015

Run, bike and kayak through one of the most famous mountain landscapes in the world as you cross Scotland from Coast to Coast. Awe inspiring views, a beautifully epic course, and one hell of a personal challenge await you in the Scottish highlands.