KADS Variable Distance Events
Some events are run over a variable distance, using formats such as:
Here are some of your fellow KADS' variable distance events. If you'd like your favourite race to be listed here, just pop the details in this form (or use the button below) and your friendly and caring web manager will add them for you! Keep 'em coming KADS.
- Double-or-quits, where you can complete one, two, three or more loops
- Races for a length of time rather than distance, such as 6 hour races
- And some events simply have various lengths of race available, so 5K and 10K at the same event
Here are some of your fellow KADS' variable distance events. If you'd like your favourite race to be listed here, just pop the details in this form (or use the button below) and your friendly and caring web manager will add them for you! Keep 'em coming KADS.
If you're interested in KADS favourites at other race distances, head over to this page for oodles of them!
The Longhorn
Recommended by: Zoe Attenborough
Briefly Tell Us About the Race Format
Choose 5k, 10k, half marathon, full marathon or 60k Ultra set in private areas of Sherwood Forest & the beautiful grounds of Thoresby Park; next to a Grade 1 listed 19th Century country house in north Nottinghamshire; Thoresby Hall.
What Kind of Race Is It? Trail Race
What Distance is the Race (roughly)? Other (tell us about it below)
Why Do You Recommend this Race?
I ran my first longhorn 10k this year really enjoyed the trail, nice route through the woods and of course seeing the longhorn cows ! Lovely scenery quite a quick course with just a bit of a hill towards the finish. Awesome bling and a nice option to buy a finisher top if you fancy it
What Month Does the Race Take Place? April
Where is the Race (nearest town) NOTTINGHAM
Any more info (web links, course description etc)?
https://www.sbrevents.co.uk/events/the-longhorn-2019
Briefly Tell Us About the Race Format
Choose 5k, 10k, half marathon, full marathon or 60k Ultra set in private areas of Sherwood Forest & the beautiful grounds of Thoresby Park; next to a Grade 1 listed 19th Century country house in north Nottinghamshire; Thoresby Hall.
What Kind of Race Is It? Trail Race
What Distance is the Race (roughly)? Other (tell us about it below)
Why Do You Recommend this Race?
I ran my first longhorn 10k this year really enjoyed the trail, nice route through the woods and of course seeing the longhorn cows ! Lovely scenery quite a quick course with just a bit of a hill towards the finish. Awesome bling and a nice option to buy a finisher top if you fancy it
What Month Does the Race Take Place? April
Where is the Race (nearest town) NOTTINGHAM
Any more info (web links, course description etc)?
https://www.sbrevents.co.uk/events/the-longhorn-2019
Spartan - Super & Sprint Midlands
Recommended by: Zoe Attenborough
What's Your Favourite Race Called? Spartan - Super & Sprint Midlands
Briefly Tell Us About the Race Format
Spartan is an obstacle course run that have three main distances for the main trifecta. Sprint is around 5km Super around 8 miles and the beast around 13 miles. All are unique in the route and obstacles involved, you'll get wet, muddy and emotional ! Aroo
What Kind of Race Is It? Other (tell us about it below)
What Distance is the Race (roughly)? Variable (Double or Quits etc)
Why Do You Recommend this Race?
Spartan is a brilliant event, superb quality of the course, obstacles, set up, registration, assistance, medal and finisher top. Its been one of favourite obstacle races to these past couple of years as it just so good and so so fun !
What Month Does the Race Take Place? July
Where is the Race (nearest town) NOTTINGHAM
Any more info (web links, course description etc)?
https://www.spartanrace.uk/en/race/find-race
What's Your Favourite Race Called? Spartan - Super & Sprint Midlands
Briefly Tell Us About the Race Format
Spartan is an obstacle course run that have three main distances for the main trifecta. Sprint is around 5km Super around 8 miles and the beast around 13 miles. All are unique in the route and obstacles involved, you'll get wet, muddy and emotional ! Aroo
What Kind of Race Is It? Other (tell us about it below)
What Distance is the Race (roughly)? Variable (Double or Quits etc)
Why Do You Recommend this Race?
Spartan is a brilliant event, superb quality of the course, obstacles, set up, registration, assistance, medal and finisher top. Its been one of favourite obstacle races to these past couple of years as it just so good and so so fun !
What Month Does the Race Take Place? July
Where is the Race (nearest town) NOTTINGHAM
Any more info (web links, course description etc)?
https://www.spartanrace.uk/en/race/find-race
Normandby Hall Adventure Race
Recommended by: Zoe Attenborough
Briefly Tell Us About the Race Format
Taking place over around 10kms of cross country horse course with water / mud / sand / crawl nets and jumps... lots and lots of jumps. Designed for ponies conquered by athletes :)
With an early or later wave to choose from (we're just working out the times for 2020's event, you can even "Do The Double" and take on both in one day!
What Kind of Race Is It? Trail Race
What Distance is the Race (roughly)? Variable (Double or Quits etc)
Why Do You Recommend this Race?
This was a surprise find of a race, its two lots of 10km around the muddy trail course, you can opt to do the AM or PM or Both :) ! Its a brilliant run with brilliant Marshals and bling and if you're lucky enough to do the double you get a little trophy as there are only around 26 that do this. The winners prizes are also very generous ! The company that runs this race is also a non for profit and most of what they make goes back in to the race and the athletes.
What Month Does the Race Take Place? March
Where is the Race (nearest town)
DN15 9HU Scunthorpe
Any more info (web links, course description etc)?
https://curlysathletes.co.uk/normanby-adventure-race
Briefly Tell Us About the Race Format
Taking place over around 10kms of cross country horse course with water / mud / sand / crawl nets and jumps... lots and lots of jumps. Designed for ponies conquered by athletes :)
With an early or later wave to choose from (we're just working out the times for 2020's event, you can even "Do The Double" and take on both in one day!
What Kind of Race Is It? Trail Race
What Distance is the Race (roughly)? Variable (Double or Quits etc)
Why Do You Recommend this Race?
This was a surprise find of a race, its two lots of 10km around the muddy trail course, you can opt to do the AM or PM or Both :) ! Its a brilliant run with brilliant Marshals and bling and if you're lucky enough to do the double you get a little trophy as there are only around 26 that do this. The winners prizes are also very generous ! The company that runs this race is also a non for profit and most of what they make goes back in to the race and the athletes.
What Month Does the Race Take Place? March
Where is the Race (nearest town)
DN15 9HU Scunthorpe
Any more info (web links, course description etc)?
https://curlysathletes.co.uk/normanby-adventure-race
Peak Raid 3
Recommended by: Dan Nightingale
Briefly Tell Us About the Race Format
It's a series of 3 hour timed explorer events at various locations in the Peak District. At the start you 'dib your dibber' and they give you a map with control points all over it. You then have to pick which ones you are going to go for (each scoring different points) and you pick your own route. Can be ran as a solo or pair.
What Kind of Race Is It? Other (tell us about it below)
What Distance is the Race (roughly)? Variable (Double or Quits etc)
Why Do You Recommend this Race?
Great way to enjoy the Peak District and see places you didn't even know existed. There is no mass start or race vibe and since it's a timed event its as easy or as hard as you want it to be (a few people even walk it).
However, as per all my favourite running events, there's a light buffet at the end.
When Does the Race Take Place? Other (Pls Describe Below)
Where is the Race (nearest town) Various locations across the Peak District
Any more info (web links, course description etc)?
Distance is however far you feel like running in 3 hours.
Events are in various dates during Autumn & Winter.
The next one is 12th January in Calver
Event website: http://explorerevents.co.uk/
Briefly Tell Us About the Race Format
It's a series of 3 hour timed explorer events at various locations in the Peak District. At the start you 'dib your dibber' and they give you a map with control points all over it. You then have to pick which ones you are going to go for (each scoring different points) and you pick your own route. Can be ran as a solo or pair.
What Kind of Race Is It? Other (tell us about it below)
What Distance is the Race (roughly)? Variable (Double or Quits etc)
Why Do You Recommend this Race?
Great way to enjoy the Peak District and see places you didn't even know existed. There is no mass start or race vibe and since it's a timed event its as easy or as hard as you want it to be (a few people even walk it).
However, as per all my favourite running events, there's a light buffet at the end.
When Does the Race Take Place? Other (Pls Describe Below)
Where is the Race (nearest town) Various locations across the Peak District
Any more info (web links, course description etc)?
Distance is however far you feel like running in 3 hours.
Events are in various dates during Autumn & Winter.
The next one is 12th January in Calver
Event website: http://explorerevents.co.uk/
