Mud. Grit. Glory.

Find out
what you’re
made of.

Created by Royal Marines Commandos. Built for everyone.

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This is Born Survivor

More than
an obstacle race.

It starts with a challenge and ends with a story you’ll tell for years. Crawl, climb, carry and cheer your way through the mud alongside people who refuse to quit.

Choose your distance. Find your squad. Discover what you’re capable of.

Mud. Grit. Glory.

Survivors helping one another over a wall

Two locations. One mission.

Choose your battlefield.

Same spirit. Different terrain. Choose your challenge.

Survivors in the Cheshire mud
Enlist — Mud Classic

Cheshire

Top class Mud, relentless obstacles and a finish line you’ll earn.

Saturday 15 May 2027Explore the mission
The hills and trails of the Lancashire course
Enlist — The Wild One!

Lancashire

Epic scenery, breathtaking slides and a challenge to test your grit!

Saturday 11 September 2027Explore the mission

Your pace. Your challenge.

Pick your mission.

Every route is a real Born Survivor experience. Choose the one that feels right for you.

Find your feet

Rookie

6K

Your first mission. All the mud, teamwork and triumph of Born Survivor in a shorter course.

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Go all in

Classic

10–12K

The full Born Survivor challenge. More ground to cover, more obstacles to overcome.

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Race the clock

Elite
Squadron

Timed race

For those chasing a result. Timed waves, rankings and serious bragging rights.

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The reward is earned

What’s included.

Born Survivor brings more than a course. Every finish has its own story — and a few things to remember it by.

  • Finisher’s dog tag medal
  • Special Edition Mission Patch — Iron-On
  • Battle Rag headwear
  • Finisher’s photo
  • Spectator access
  • Event Village atmosphere
Born Survivor finisher dog tag medal
Dog tag medal
Participant wearing a Born Survivor Battle Rag
Battle Rag
Survivors crossing the finish line
Finisher photo

Going Elite? The first wave adds chip timing, rankings and an optional second lap.

Born Survivor dog tag finisher medals

See it. Feel it.

More than just a challenge.
It’s a state of mind.

The course fights back

Iconic obstacles.

Military-inspired challenges designed to make every finish feel earned.

Participant climbing over the Blitz obstacle

The Blitz

Participant jumping into water at Para Plunge

Para Plunge

Participant entering the Torpedo obstacle

The Torpedo

Participants crawling through a muddy ditch

Son of a Ditch

Participants crossing the overhead bars at Commando Crossing

Commando Crossing

Participant exiting the water with black tubes behind at Dunker Drill

The Dunker Drill

Test yourself and build team resilience

Discover all obstacles

First time in the mud?

Prepare for battle.

You don’t need to have done this before. A little preparation helps you enjoy the challenge when the whistle blows.

Find your footing

Choose secure footwear with grip for mud and uneven ground.

Bring your people

Go in with a squad or find encouragement from other Survivors on the course.

Know your pace

Choose the route that suits you and follow your event instructions and course marshals.

Read the Survival Guide
A Born Survivor squad celebrating at the event

One team…One mission

No one gets
left behind.

Mates, teams, gyms and families: this is the challenge that brings you closer. You’ll struggle, laugh, lift each other up and cross the finish line together.

Gather your people. The best part of Born Survivor is who you take with you.

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Survivors celebrating at the Born Survivor event village

The finish is just the start

Survive it.
Then celebrate it.

The Event Village keeps the atmosphere going with live music, street food, the Survivor Bar and activities for the whole family.

Bring your supporters. They bring the cheers, the encouragement and the noise — and share the celebration at the finish.

Explore the Event Village

Survivor stories

They came. They conquered.

Real words from Born Survivor Facebook reviews.

★★★★★

“Biblical rain so check in was a great way of getting used to what was to come ha ha. The Fit Mill team of 57 had an epic day, superb camaraderie during the event and really well run by Born Survivor and all of their team and Marshalls. See you next year with an even bigger team!”
Garry P. · 2026 · Facebook review

★★★★★

“Fantastic event, well run, challenging course but great fun. So much better than the tough mudder I’ve done previously.”
Kevin Howard · 6 May 2025 · Facebook review

★★★★★

“Thankyou to everyone involved to put on this amazing event! Everyone from Marshalls, water safety to food vendors and bar staff were all so helpful and friendly, egging us on throughout the course!! Yesterday was my first time and 100% not my last! So proud of our team!! I can’t wipe the smile off my face! Can’t wait to see the photos!! Thanks again! 💪”
Chloe Howell · 29 Apr 2025 · Facebook review

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Born is just
the beginning.

To become a Survivor the rest IS UP TO YOU!

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Two locations. One unforgettable challenge. Find the event that feels right for you.

Cheshire Lancashire

Cheshire: 15 May 2027 · Lancashire: 11 September 2027

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