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Get mucky at the Mucker! This year’s junior Burghley House Rat Race is even muddier and more obstacle-ridden than ever
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HE ORGANISERS OF the Rat Race Dirty Weekend at Burghley House in May have released details of this year’s Young Mucker course for kids, and it’s going to be tougher, muddier and more fun than ever! Built within the early stages of the biggest obstacle course in the world, the kids’ version includes some of the adult challenges along with a giant ball pit, space hoppers, hurdles, hay bales, the signature Rat Race giant foam washing machine, inflatables, mud crawl and, of course, plenty more mud. Children between eight and 15 can take part, and their parents can run alongside, although they don’t take part in the obstacles. There are two distance options of three and six kilometres, depending on how adventurous you’re feeling. As well as the race there is a fabulous social weekend to take part in, with a huge event village with lots of children’s activities, food stalls and camping.
The race takes place on May 11 with the start time for kids at 2.30pm, and the event is raising funds for Children with Cancer, with the Young Mucker £29 entry cost including a £5 donation to the cause. The fee also includes a finisher’s medal, T-shirt, Rat Race headband, Pit Stop bar and water at the finish.
HOW TO ENTER Enter via the website https://ratracedirtyweekend.co.uk. Click on ENTER NOW & choose YOUNG MUCKER Camping and extras not included in the race entry price. These are all purchased online in the ticketshop www.ratraceentries.com/ dirtyweekend2019/ticketshop.asp
March 2019 / the activemag.com
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