BEAUTIFUL.
BRUTAL.
RELENTLESS
12km. 30+ obstacles.
Our wildest obstacle course race mission in the rugged Ribble Valley, home of the legendary Torpedo Slide.
Lancashire Mud Run & Obstacle Course Race
Lancashire:
The Survivor’s Proving Ground
The Ribble Valley isn’t just scenic. It’s savage. Rolling hills, woodland trails, icy rivers and the infamous Torpedo Slide make this Lancashire battlefield one of the UK’s most challenging mud run and obstacle course race locations. Every step is a test. Every obstacle exposes your grit.
Obstacle Course Race in Lancashire
Born Survivor Lancashire is a 6K and 12K obstacle course race set in the rugged Ribble Valley. Featuring more than 30 military-inspired obstacles, mud trenches, water crossings and climbing challenges, it’s one of the UK’s most demanding outdoor fitness events.
Whether you’re tackling your first obstacle race or returning for another mission, Lancashire delivers a unique combination of natural terrain, relentless obstacles and an unforgettable event atmosphere.
12 SEPTEMBER 2026
12K - from £60
super early bird6K - from £50
super early birdHere's what's included in your obstacle course race experience
Take on the course as a Classic Survivor for the full muddy mission, or step up as an Elite Survivor with chip timing, rankings and prizes on the line.
Classic
& Rookie:
- Unique obstacle course featuring different challenges to our Cheshire mission
- Finisher’s Dog tag medal
- Survivor Finishers T-shirt
- Finisher’s Photo
- Free spectators tickets
- Event Village access with street food, the Survivor Bar and family activities
Elite
Squadron:
- Everything from Classic Survivor plus:
- Run in the first wave (empty course!)
- Professional chip timing
- Free second lap (optional)
- Elite rankings
- Prizes and trophies for top finishers
- Qualifying race for the European Championships
Sponsors:
PLUS a lasting reminder that you’ve conquered one of the UK’s toughest obstacle course race experiences.
Born to Party?
Born Survivor doesn’t
end at the finish line.
This isn’t just an obstacle course race. It’s a full event experience. Our Event Village is a full-blown celebration with live music, street food, cold pints, wild games and family-friendly vibes.
Rally Your Team.
Conquer Together.
Born Survivor is the ultimate team obstacle course race experience, built for connection, camaraderie and collective grit.
Whether you’re charging in with friends, workmates or your gym crew, you’ll earn your medals (and memories) together as you take on one of the UK’s toughest obstacle course race challenges.
Obstacle Race
Near Manchester
Located in the Ribble Valley, Born Survivor Lancashire is easily accessible from Manchester, Preston, Blackburn and across the North West. Participants travel from across the UK to take on one of the country’s most challenging obstacle course race and mud run experiences.
Backed by organisations
that believe in doing good
Born Survivor is proudly supported by partners who share our values of resilience and community.
Lancashire Mud Run & Obstacle Course Race FAQs
You’ve Got Questions. We’ve Heard Worse.
Can’t Make This Event?
Don’t worry. Born Survivor doesn’t stop here. If you can’t make this Lancashire mission, there’s another battlefield waiting for you.
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