Nuclear Races
Choose from multi award winning 6km or 12km course distances over obstacle-loaded, muddy farmland set in the heart of the Secret Bunker Estate, Essex.
Nuclear is well known for delivering UK’s most award winning events with big, high quality, achievable, natural & man-made obstacles designed to test every ability of fitness on fast-paced courses over epic varied terrain. Expect the infamous Deathslides, Para-plunge zip-lines & new Swing A Ding obstacles at the lake zone plus loads of other obstacles.
Everyone who takes part will receive a finisher’s medal and T shirt.
6k Route: Registration for the 6k route is £20 and by signing up you pledge to raise a minimum of £150.
12k route: Registration for the 12k route is £25 and by signing up you pledge to raise a minimum of £175.
Race Info
- The course distances are 6km & 12k. This event is NOT a lap race.
- All racers are chip-timed.
- Your wave will be made up of 6 & 12k runners. You will run together until 6k where 12k runners will split. There’ll be warning signs, arrows and a Nuclear marshal at the split to guide you.
- There are 70+ obstacles on the 12k, 40+ on the 6k courses.
- Attempt as many or as few obstacles as you like, it’s your challenge!
- There are no penalties.
- A Nuclear Rush survivor medal & finisher top plus hot cup of tea at the finish.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to enter?
Entry for the 6k route is £20 and entry for the 12k route is £25. All entries are non-refundable.
What is the sponsorship target?
By signing up to take part you pledge to raise a minimum of £150 (for the 6k route) or £175 (for the 12k route).
How can I raise money?
Saint Francis Hospice will support you every step of the way on your fundraising journey. We recommend getting your fundraising started right away by setting up your JustGiving page. Then share your page with your friends and family and watch the donations start rolling in!
To boost your fundraising further, we can provide you with lots of other materials such as hampers to raffle off, quiz packs to enable you to hold your very own quiz and collection tins and buckets for your workplace.
Is there a minimum age to take part?
Minimum age for the 6k is 13 years (3-15 years must be accompanied by an adult)
Minimum age for the 12k is 16 years
What should I wear?
Wear fast-drying, breathable fabric t-shirts/base-layer/tights/shorts that you are happy to get VERY dirty and wet (technical fabric t-shirts are brilliant).
Remember cotton gets heavy & cold when wet, skin dries quickest, less is more! Tie laces on trainers tightly otherwise they will get sucked into the mud (the bigger the grip the better, strictly NO studs or spikes).
Also bring with you a change of clothes, shoes & towel. A few black bin bag(s) for your post race wet kit is a good idea!
Do I need to be able to swim?
Some swimming ability will help but you do not need to be able to swim. At the Rush/Fallout Lake Zone there are buoyancy vests available & a water safety team in & out of the water
Any other questions?
For any other questions, please see the official event FAQ’s which are available here.
Fundraise and support people like Alfie's Dad
By raising £250, you'll be helping us care for local people like Alfie's Dad and their families, when they need us most. Alfie says, "Dad ended up being so comfortable at the hospice that he didn't want to leave. The nurses, the staff, everyone, made a really difficult time, a very special time."
Talk to us
Have any other questions or just want to speak to a member of the team? Get in touch and we'd love to chat!
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