If running fills you with dread/boredom (delete as applicable) but you want to sign-up for a challenge before the year is out, try one of the Dirty Dozen Races. As far as obstacle course reaces go, there are a few to choose from, but Dirty Dozen Races (which launched in 2013) is set in picturesque parts of the country with undulating courses so running between obstacles is a challenge too. With different distances to choose from, and beer at the end it makes for a fun day out.
Sign-up before September 21 to enter the last Dirty Dozen races of 2014.
The Details
What: Dirty Dozen Races
When: Saturday 27 – Sunday 28 September, then various dates in 2015
Where: The Hop Farm Family Park, Kent
Distance: 6k, 12k or 18k
Fit Factor: 4/5
Why We’re Running: If you’ve been working on your fitness all summer this is great way to see how strong you have become. The obstacles have been designed by a team of ex-British Special Forces so expect a challenge and to get seriously muddy.
Race Mantra: ‘You have to lift your head up out of the mud and just do it,' Teri Garr, actress.
Run it: You have until September 21 2014 to sign-up for this year's events. Tickets, from £60 (includes a bobble hat, t-shirt, beer and race day photos)
Support it: Not running? You can watch the race for free.
Follow it: @DirtyDozenRaces
Find out more: Visit Dirty Dozen Races for information about this event and to see the 2015 schedule. The earlier you sign-up, the cheaper the tickets are.
