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WHAT: OFF ROAD RUN CHALLENGE FOR JOGGERS AND RUNNERS OF ALL ABILITIES (1 AND 2 LAP OPTIONS)

WHERE: IN GROUNDS OF CLONKEERAN HOUSE, JOHNSTOWN BRIDGE, CO KILDARE (JUST OFF N4 APPROX 25 MINS DRIVE FROM JCT 7 OF M50)

WHEN: SATURDAY 20th Oct 2012 - First wave start at 11am

WHY: A FUN CHALLENGE FOR ALL - THIS IS NOT CONVENTIONAL CROSS COUNTRY RUN BE ASSURED

Updated Spring 2012 Course Map Here

The Runamuck Challenge is the original and deservedly the most popular cross country running event in Ireland

It take place over a wet and mucky course with various man made and natural obstacles including bale "jumps", net scrambles, ladder bridges, Tarzan swings, ditchs, streams, tyres and tunnels plus several super slides.

It is designed to test your mental and physical strength, and to leave you with a great big grin on your face

Checkout the Gallery Photos and VDO's of our past events to see for yourself what is in store for you

Runamuck Autumn Challenge 2011 VDO Here

Runamuck Spring Challenge 2011 VDO HERE

It can be competed in as Solo or as a Team of any number of 3 or more on either the 1 lap Muckers or 2 lap Serious Muckers Courses.

WHAT DISTANCE ARE THE COURSES AND HOW LONG WILL THEY TAKE?

The 1 lap Muckers course is approx 5km long and the 2 lap Serious Muckers option approx 10km but it is expected to take between 25 and 50 minutes to complete a single lap depending on your fitness level and aptitude to overcome the terrain and the obstacles.

WHAT ARE THE ENTRY CATEGORIES?

Muckers Solo - 1 lap

Serious Muckers Solo - 2 laps

Muckers Team - 1 lap

Serious Muckers Team - 2 laps

WHEN DO ENTRIES CLOSE?

When race quota of 4000 is reached!

If I have entered will I get a number and timing chip in the post?

NO - Registration is at the race venue (Between 9am and 10.30pm) on the day of the race?

You will collect your number and timing chip at this time -There will be No "Entry On The Day"!

CAN I CHANGE MY MIND AND SWITCH BETWEEN MUCKERS AND SERIOUS MUCKERS OPTION?

Yes - Please notify the organisers in advance by e-mail (info@runamuckchallenge.com ) should you wish to change from the option you selected when entering on-line - Last date for this is 14th Oct 2012

CAN I RACE SOLO OR AS A TEAM?

Race Entry is open to Individuals and Teams which can be made up of any number from 3 upwards

It is up to the teams themselves whether to race separately or as a group (Our recommendation) as mutual assistance and encouragement at obstacles is actively encouraged and should prove useful to the team's speed around the course. All members of teams must all complete either the 1 lap or 2 lap courses to be included in the official team rankings and every participant will aditionally recieve an individual ranking also.

The team position will be taken when the 3rd member of the team has crossed the finish line.

Please register with the same team name to ensure you will be in with a chance of a team prize

WHAT IS COST* OF ENTRY?

Super Early Entry - €20 Individual or €16 for groups of 6+ - Applies to the first 1,000 entries
Fairly Early Entry - €25 Individual or €20 for groups of 6+ Applies to next 1,000 entries
Bit Late Entry - €30 individual or €24 for groups of 6+ - Applies to next 1,000 entries
Really Late Entry - €35 Individual or €28 for groups of 6+ - Applies to final 1,000 entries

Individual and Small Group (Less than 6) Entry Here

Group Entry (6+) for 20% price discount using credit card Here

To avail of a 20% discount off the individual prices (€16 for first 1000, €20 for next 1,000, €24 for next 1,000 and €28 for final 1,000!) you must have a group of 6 or more and enter all together with a credit card via This Link Only

Our Entry is strictly limited to 4,000 maximum
We were well oversubscribed at our last event so get entered now and don't miss out!

*This cost includes the On-line Entry Service Provider's service charges

WILL CHANGING AND SHOWERING FACILITIES BE PROVIDED?

Basic changing facilities will be provided on the farm before and after the event and basic cold water showers, communam "bath", hose pipe and power washer facilities will be available.

Please leave all jewellery and other valuables such as wallets, phones, etc at home or in your locked car - needles in haystacks are easier to find than diamonds in mud.

We recommend you bring an old towel to help you clean and dry off and a plastic bag for your dirty shoes and clothes.

We will have a key drop area close to registration - please make sure your keys are labelled with your race number - numbers will be available on -line before the event. Valuables, wallets, watches, jeweltry, clothing not accepted here - key drop only!

WILL THERE BE AN EVENT TEESHIRT?

YES - We will have a limited number of Runamuck Technical Tees available on the day to purchase for €10 or 6 for €50!

Generally demand far exceeds supply so get to sign on early and you will then have a chance to purchase a souvenier tech tee!

WILL THERE BE REFRESHMENTS AVAILABLE AT THE RACE VENUE?

YES - The Last Lap Crew and hot food will be available at reasonable cost at the venue

WHERE AND WHEN IS REGISTRATION?

Registration will take place at Clonkeeran House on Saturday morning between 8.30am and 10.30pm

First Wave Start will be at 11am and will consist of a numebr of wave starts with small numbers in each

Starting Times and wave assigment proceedures will be confirmed before the race

IS THERE A MINIMUM AGE TO TAKE PART?

Yes - Participants must be at least 15 years old on race day to take part

IS A REFUND AVAILABLE IF I CANNOT ATTEND?

No - Once your entry is recieved we incurr on line entry charges and admin costs so unfortunately we are unable to offer a refund unless requested before 1st Oct and if this is within 14 days of your registration only.

Transfer of your entry to another competitor (1 transfer per competitor) FOC is being permitted until 13th Oct - please e-mail your request to info@runamuckchallenge.com

SHOULD I TAKE PART IF I HAVE A MEDICAL CONDITION?

No - If your condition is likely to put you or any other person at risk then please do not take part in the Runamuck Challenge

Can I bring my dog to the event?

No - For the safety of all compeditors, dogs are not permitted at the event - no exceptions

CAN MY FAMILY AND FRIENDS COME ALONG TO WATCH?

Yes - Your family and friends are welcome to come and enjoy the atmosphere and spectacle of the event

Parents or guardians are responsible for the supervision of children and must ensure they are kept under control and off race route at all times.

Please not that this is a working farm NOT a play area and participants, supporters and family are requested to not interfere with the farm or crops in any way and to take all rubbish home with them or leave it in one of the bins provided.

ARE MANY SECTIONS OF THE COURSE ROUGH UNDERFOOT?

Yes - it wil be very rough underfoot in many sections of the course

AM I LIKELY TO GET WET?

Yes

AM I LIKELY TO GET DIRTY?

Yes - please bring a change of clothes for after the event

AM I LIKELY TO GET MUCK IN MY SHOES?

Yes

AM I LIKELY TO GO HOME HAVING ENJOYED THE RUNAMUCK CHALLENGE AND BE LOOKING FORWARD TO THE NEXT ONE?

Yes - We certainly hope and expect so

Checkout the Testimonials Section of this site to hear what some of our previous participants had to say or have a look as past event race VDO HERE or HERE

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