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Mighty Deerstalker 2019 - Rat Race

Racing in tweed at The Mighty Deerstalker

The Mighty Deerstalker, Scotland’s original obstacle race, is an adventure run with a difference as tweed is the running kit of choice…

Mighty Deerstalker 2019 - Rat Race

Don your tweed and head to Scotland for The Mighty Deerstalker

The Mighty Deerstalker, Scotland’s original obstacle race, is an after dark adventure run with an unusual dresscode…

Rat Race Adventure Race 2018 - Man vs Lakes

Take on the Man vs Lakes challenge in Cumbria

The Man vs Lakes marathon challenge will take place on Saturday 21st July, taking in Morecambe Bay’s notorious sands and the Lake District’s iconic waters…

The Mighty Deerstalker, Traquair House

Head to Scotland for an obstacle race with a difference

The Mighty Deerstalker, Scotland’s original obstacle race, is an adventure run with a difference, as competitors dress up in their finest to complete a race in the dark…

River Rat Race - London

Try a 10k obstacle course with a difference in London

London’s water obstacle course, the Rat Race, will take place on Saturday 12th August, with a 50ft water slide and giant inflatables…

Man v Lakes 2017

A running adventure in The Lakes with hills, rope swings and a giant slide

The UK’s most adventurous marathon-distance running adventure, Man v Lakes, takes place this weekend with a floating assault course, rope swings and a giant slide…

River Rat Race - London

Water slides and giant inflatables challenge the Rat Race

London’s water obstacle course, the Rat Race, will take place on Saturday 13th August, challenging competitors with giant inflatables and water slides…

Dirty Weekend - Rat Race - Burghley House

Have a Dirty Weekend at Burghley House

Get ready for a Dirty Weekend this May as the grounds of 16th century country estate, Burghley House, transforms into the longest assault course in the world…

Curiosity of the Week

Take a ride through history at Blackpool Pleasure Beach
Blackpool Pleasure Beach sign

For our latest Curiosity of the Week, we thought we’d bring you a bit of cheery escapism in the form of fairground rides!

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Discover nocturnal wildlife wonders at Virtual Dark Skies Festival
Dalby Forest North York Moors Dark Skies cSteve Bell

This year’s Dark Skies Festival is going virtual to help you explore space, nocturnal wildlife and the night sky…

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