The Mad Marsh Run - Autumn 2023 (CANCELLED, PLEASE MESSAGE OUR FACEBOOK PAGE FOR REFUNDS)
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From Mad Marsh Run
Sunday 10th September 2023
Past event
08:30
Hailsham
£5.00–£40.00 · 3 races
5km, 10km
Event summary
Join us for an exhilarating experience at The Mad Marsh Run - Autumn 2023, scheduled for Sunday, September 10th, 2023, in the picturesque Hailsham, East Sussex! Organized by the dedicated team at Mad Marsh Run, this event promises an intense mud run through challenging marsh and mire, complete with fun obstacles that will thrill both beginners and seasoned OCR veterans. Participants can choose between two exciting race distances: the 5km or the challenging 10km course. Plus, this unique event not only gets your adrenaline pumping but also benefits the environment. Please note that participants must be 18 years or older to join in on the fun, while children under 12 can enjoy the event as spectators for free! Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to test your limits in a supportive and vibrant atmosphere.
The Mad Marsh Run - Autumn 2023 (CANCELLED, PLEASE MESSAGE OUR FACEBOOK PAGE FOR REFUNDS)
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Individual Entry - 5k
Entries closed£25.00
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Individual Entry - 10k
Entries closed£40.00
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Spectator
Entries closed£5.00
Event information
A wide range of naturally-occurring obstacles, including ditch jumps, fallen trees and bog, as well as man-made obstacles such as a haystack pyramid, electric wire to crawl under, and a string 'spider's web'.
There is a field to park in, and parking is FREE
The run takes place at Hook & Son's dairy farm, Longleys Farm, Harebeating Lane, Hailsham, East Sussex BN27 1ER
Turn onto Harebeating Lane from Battle Road and continue until the first left turn. There will be signs and marshals to guide you to the car park. The closest train station is Polegate.
Registration/ID: Upon arrival, enter the registration area and confirm your name. You may be required to present proof of age or photo ID.
Bags & Valuables: We must ask that you leave ALL your valuables in your car, and we will have a safe place for car keys.
Footwear & Clothing: All runners must wear suitable footwear (running trainers or trail run shoes are fine). Shoes with spikes are not permitted. Runners should be aware of weather conditions on the day of the event, and wear suitable running clothing. A change of dry clothes is also recommended.
Course Map, Navigation and Marshals: There will be a large course map at the registration area before the run starts. There are plenty of arrows placed on the course, as well as distance markers at every 2km. Marshals will be stationed at every ditch and obstacle.
Water Stops: There will be two water stops throughout the course, at ditch 7 and between ditches 10 and 11.
Washing Off: There will be outdoor showers available at the end of the run to wash off the worst of the mud! Please bring your own towels and face wipes.
Toilets: Toilet facilities are provided at the registration area. There will also be portaloos on the course itself, by the water stop.
Accidents & Injuries: There will be a full medical team on site to deal with any accidents and injuries.
Spectators: Spectators will be able to see the start and finish, and follow the spectators' walk. The walk visits some of the best obstacles on the run, and there is also a looping 'hop-on drop-off' tractor-and-trailer ride that follows the spectators' route.
Refreshments: There will be bacon/sausage sarnies and tea & coffee available from 8:30am to 10:30am (before the runs start). There will be a BBQ during the event, supplying Hook & Son organic, grass-fed beef burgers, with salad. Chilled water and alcoholic drinks will also be available. Runners will receive their very own Mad Marsh Run T-shirt, medal and a glass bottle of Hook & Son fresh organic milk!
Photos: Free photos of the event will be posted on our Facebook page.
We ask that all participants leave the venue by 4:00pm.
Bags & Valuables: We must ask that you leave ALL your valuables in your car, and we will have a safe place for car keys.
Footwear & Clothing: All runners must wear suitable footwear (running trainers or trail run shoes are fine). Shoes with spikes are not permitted. Runners should be aware of weather conditions on the day of the event, and wear suitable running clothing. A change of dry clothes is also recommended.
Course Map, Navigation and Marshals: There will be a large course map at the registration area before the run starts. There are plenty of arrows placed on the course, as well as distance markers at every 2km. Marshals will be stationed at every ditch and obstacle.
Water Stops: There will be two water stops throughout the course, at ditch 7 and between ditches 10 and 11.
Washing Off: There will be outdoor showers available at the end of the run to wash off the worst of the mud! Please bring your own towels and face wipes.
Toilets: Toilet facilities are provided at the registration area. There will also be portaloos on the course itself, by the water stop.
Accidents & Injuries: There will be a full medical team on site to deal with any accidents and injuries.
Spectators: Spectators will be able to see the start and finish, and follow the spectators' walk. The walk visits some of the best obstacles on the run, and there is also a looping 'hop-on drop-off' tractor-and-trailer ride that follows the spectators' route.
Refreshments: There will be bacon/sausage sarnies and tea & coffee available from 8:30am to 10:30am (before the runs start). There will be a BBQ during the event, supplying Hook & Son organic, grass-fed beef burgers, with salad. Chilled water and alcoholic drinks will also be available. Runners will receive their very own Mad Marsh Run T-shirt, medal and a glass bottle of Hook & Son fresh organic milk!
Photos: Free photos of the event will be posted on our Facebook page.
We ask that all participants leave the venue by 4:00pm.
Have a positive impact on the environment with our run!
The Spectator ticket entitles entry for one person to watch the Mad Marsh Run. Spectators will be able to see the start and finish, and follow the spectators' walk. The walk visits some of the best obstacles on the run, and there is a looping 'hop-on drop-off' tractor-and-trailer ride that follows the spectators' route. Spectators can also enjoy the refreshments sold after the event. Children under 12 spectate for free!
Organiser's description
The Mad Marsh Run is an intense mud run through marsh and mire, with some fun obstacles thrown in! This mud run is ideal for beginners and OCR veterans alike, and it is unique in that it benefits the environment too.
Choose between the 5km or 10km course.
You must be 18 years or older to participate in the run. Children under 12 spectate for free!
Choose between the 5km or 10km course.
You must be 18 years or older to participate in the run. Children under 12 spectate for free!
Location
bn27 1er
The Mad Marsh Run - Autumn 2023 (CANCELLED, PLEASE MESSAGE OUR FACEBOOK PAGE FOR REFUNDS)
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Mad Marsh Run
New to 2019, the Mad Marsh Run is a 10k obstacle course run through mud, marsh and mire. Runners will come up against over 30 natural obstacles, including ditches, bog, ponds, long grass and fallen trees. Affordable, good for the environment, and ideal for mud-run beginners and veterans alike!
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