Rat Race Dirty Weekend

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Sat 8th May 2021 . 105 days left to book

Peterborough
4,500 participants
By Rat Race

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Rat Race Dirty weekend is the biggest and best obstacle racing weekend in world. We’re bringing monster obstacles, our phenomenal afterparty, huge event village and awesome campsite back to Burghley House. Take on 40, 20 or 13 miles at the world’s largest assault course.

C-19 Plan

Rat Race has confirmed that this event will be going ahead as planned on Friday 7th May 2021 in accordance with the COVID-19 safety measures. Learn more

How to enter the Rat Race Dirty Weekend

Young Mucker - 3km
Run 3km
2:30pm Sat 8th May 2021
£29
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Young Mucker - 6km
Run 6km
2:30pm Sat 8th May 2021
£29
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Half Mucker
Run 13mi
7:45am Sat 8th May 2021
£165
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Full Mucker
Run 20mi
7:45am Sat 8th May 2021
£165
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Dirty Double
Run 40mi
7:45am Sat 8th May 2021
£350
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Rat Race Dirty Weekend routes

Over 20 miles participants will hit over 200 individual obstacles. Run, jump, slide, climb, and crawl through this epic course.

Event Details

What’s Included

Finishers medal
Food and water stations
Live MC
On course photography
Fully waymarked route
After party ticket
Collectable rat rag
£10 donation to Children with Cancer UK

Raceday Logistics

Schedule:

07:45 First Wave

13:00 Last Wave

14:30 Young Mucker start

Please arrive at least 45 minutes prior to your wave's start time.

Waves begin for the Full Mucker and Half Mucker every 15 minutes from 07:45 onwards. Double Mucker participants must set off in Wave 1 and return from their 2nd lap of the course before 13:00.

Kit List

Trail running shoes
Re-useable water bottle

Spectators

Spectators are definitely welcome at Dirty Weekend 2021. There is a charge for camping, car park and after party, but no charge to enter the event area and support the runners through the day.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I bring my dog to Dirty Weekend?

Dogs are allowed in the event village, but not in the campsite area

Is camping included in the entry fee for Dirty Weekend?

No, if you would like to camp, you must purchase a camping ticket.

How do I train for Dirty Weekend?

Rat Race will be releasing a training plan nearer the time, however the most important thing to remember is that you should be getting consistent miles under your belt.