Obstacle races in the UK
A genuine physical challenge with obstacles such as monkey bars, ice baths, army crawls, wall climbs, rope climbs, rope nets, inflatables and even fire! Obstacle course races (or OCRs) are all about enjoyment and sharing the experience. Select your location for OCRs in your area or scroll down to see events coming up.
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Obstacle races in 2025/2026
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Elevate your race day experience by raising money for a great cause, connecting with other people and enjoying a discounted entry fee!
- Sun 21 Jun 2026
- £16-£25
Man vs Moor
Take on Exmoor’s toughest challenge and battle the elements in a most exclusive and challenging event combining running, scrambling, tunneling and optional swimming!
- Fun run
- 5K run
- 10K run
- 10 miler
- Sat 1 Nov
- £67-£77
Nuclear Races Fallout
Fallout is the Nuclear winter beast…
- Obstacle race 2
- Sun 2 Nov
- £20-£29.30
Shropshire Mud Run
Get ready! The Shropshire Mud Run - the ultimate mud run and obstacle challenge - is back and it’s bigger, better and muddier than ever!
- Mud run 2
- Sun 30 Nov
- £12.50-£50
Mojo Muddy Madness Fun Run
Grab your trainers, bring your family, and join in for a day of mud, laughter, and memories at Mojo Muddy Madness 2025!
- Fun run 2
- Tue 30 Dec
- £24
Bobble Hat 2K Obstacle Run
Post-Christmas bobble hat obstacle run.
- 2 km multi terrain running
- Fri 2 Jan 2026
- £24
2K Bobble Hat Run
Beat the post Christmas cabin fever and join a 2K woodland obstacle run, it’s a relaxed, fun vibe. Your designated instructor is on hand with top tips to conquer the obstacles.
- 2 km trail running
- Sun 11 Jan 2026
- £49.90-£59.90
The Full MacTuff New Year
This is MacTuff: Scotland’s toughest obstacle course race. This is for anyone who has ever wanted to challenge themselves; the thrill seekers, the renegades, the adventurers. Are you MacTuff enough?
- Obstacle race 3
- Sun 8 Mar 2026
- £39
UK Wife Carrying Race
One of those quirky, iconic events that everyone should try at least once in their life. Are you tough enough?
- 380 m trail running
- Sat 9 - Sun 10 May 2026
- £85-£145
Tough Mudder London West
Be one of 15,000 Mudders to prove you're tough enough to conquer the most technically difficult obstacle course of the series. Expect hills, forest trails, muddy ditches, hills and a finisher beer.
- Obstacle race 5
- Sat 16 - Sun 17 May 2026
- £20-£129.99
London West Spartan Trifecta Weekend
Get ready to race through Henley on Thames, UK as you conquer a Trifecta weekend through the towns historic landmarks & riverside course.
- Fun run 6
- 5K run 2
- Half marathon
- 10K run
- Sat 6 Jun 2026
- £80-£140
Tough Mudder Scotland
This brand new venue is not for the faint-hearted with courses that will drag you through jaw-dropping scenery, winding woodland trails and circling beach shores on a gritty, leg-burning adventure.
- Obstacle race 3
- Sat 27 - Sun 28 Jun 2026
- £325
World's Toughest Mudder
World’s Toughest Mudder is the most extreme, imposing, pulse-pounding, heart-stopping 24-hour obstacle course challenge on the planet.
- 24 hrs multi terrain running
- Sat 4 - Sun 5 Jul 2026
- £65-£129
Tough Mudder Midlands
One of the most technically difficult Tough Mudder events where all obstacles are scaled-up, with surprises, extra muddy terrain, killer hills and scenic views of Belvoir Castle too.
- Obstacle race 5
- Sat 25 - Sun 26 Jul 2026
- £80-£140
Tough Mudder Yorkshire
Based amongst the jaw-dropping scenery on the Broughton Hall Estate, do not expect to exit this course clean, especially after the obstacle Mud Mile! Expect killer hills, epic views and muddy terrain.
- Obstacle race 5
- Sat 15 Aug 2026
- £75-£95
Tough Mudder South West
Perfect for those first-time Mudders, this is the flattest course of the series. Nestled in the rugged charm of the English countryside, it's a gruelling challenge to push you to your limits.
- Obstacle race 2
- Sat 19 - Sun 20 Sep 2026
- £75-£95
Tough Mudder London South
London South is the standout event of the series for good reason. 'Showstopper' obstacles, a diverse course, seriously muddy obstacles and a party atmosphere make it the ultimate mud party!
- Obstacle race 4
- Sat 10 - Sun 11 Oct 2026
- £70-£90
Tough Mudder Manchester
Tough Mudder is bringing the signature obstacles to the heart of Manchester and there will be more than enough water obstacle-packed action for the whole gang. Are you ready?
- Obstacle race 4
- Sat 10 - Sun 11 Oct 2026
- £32-£100
Commando Obstacle Mud Run
Commando Obstacle Mud Run: Ultimate Military Challenge
- Obstacle race 6
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