Brainrace 2023
Rugeley, Staffordshire
Birches Valley Forest Centre, Birches Valley, Rugeley, WS12 4, United KingdomSat 14th October 2023
Starting at 09:00
1 race
£40.00
Organiser's Description
The Race
The BrainRace is a fixed time, app-based event that will incorporate bonuses based on additional challenges completed.
As a pair you will have two hours to walk, jog, and run 5-10km between you, although you may choose to travel significantly further in order to achieve the optimal score!
What's Included
We will give each pair access to our unique app prior to event day. The details of the race will be available via the app on the day of the race.
We will also offer pre-event brain training puzzles to help train pairs and prepare them for the race ahead.
- A unique racing expeirence delivered by our bespoke app
- Unique pairs medal
- A race with beautiful scenery
How to Get There
Look out for the brown tourist signs that have the white stag on a purple background.
By Public Transport
The nearest train stations Rugeley Trent Valley and Rugeley Town are both approximately 2 miles away.
Parking
Course Details
The distance of the race is up to you! However, the trail will be a mixture of hills and flat.
on the day
Arrival
Join us from 09:00 for a 10:00 Start
When the hooter sounds, it’ll be time to plan your strategy and get moving!
The Race
The BrainRace is a fixed time, app-based event that will incorporate bonuses based on additional challenges completed.
As a pair you will have two hours to walk, jog, and run 5-10km between you, although you may choose to travel significantly further in order to achieve the optimal score!
what to bring
SMARTPHONE AND BRAINRACE APP
To take part in the BrainRace you will need to download our BrainRace App on your smartphone, and ensure you have enough battery for the duration of the event.
CLOTHING & GEAR
Sports clothes and gear – a change of footwear are recommended.
WATCH
While your stage time will be recorded through the app, you may wish to bring a watch with a stopwatch function to help synchronise timings with your partner.
PEN AND PAPER
We highly recommend bringing a pen and paper to help with solving some of the puzzles – some are more fiendish than others.
WATERPROOFS
Bring suitable waterproofs – just in case. It is Britain, don’t forget!
YOUR PARTNER
Don’t forget your partner! You’ll need to sign up in pairs so make sure they are available too.
ONE MORE THING...
Enthusiasm, energy and a good attitude (lots of it)!
what we provide
PARKING
Secure car parking is provided on site at Cannock Chase Forest
FOOD SHOPS
Food and drink will be available at the onsite café.
TOILETS
Toilets are provided at the start/finish area.
BRAINRACE APP
Our BrainRace App is free to download and will provide a range of important hints and tips about the event
COURSE & PUZZLES
Course and puzzles designed by our expert Course Design team. Clear route signage and well-informed marshals.
PHOTOGRAPHY
We have an official event photography team to capture your BrainRace experience at its best.
MOBILE MEDIC
Our Mobile Medics are on-site and on-call should you require their attention.
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