MAN VS MOUNTAIN
RATFANS! Discard your snorkels and flippers. Someone said it’s nearly stopped raining and Spring is on the way! Which can only mean it’s time for our latest smörgåsbord of Ratification to be unveiled and for you to inspire yourself towards your next adventure. Browse our annual season of events and remember, if you want to do the lot, a Season Ticket will save you £1500! All these great challenges need great clobber too. Plus the right equipment to get you to that start line and over it. Shop at Rat Race Store and you’ll see just how far our range has come over the last year. We have a massive selection of brands and have up-scaled our offer across Run and Trail for 2014 and we have published kit pages to give you the lowdown on the best kit for all of our events too. To get the best deal from Rat Race, join the Rat Race! Members save 15%. And to get the best of the best, sign up to our Season Ticket Membership and do the lot and bag a £50 Store voucher in the process, plus special edition Rat Race hoody. That’s £2000 of events for £495. Rat-tastic! So, first up it’s time to do it (again) in Tweed. The Mighty Deerstalker promises beer, running, beer, hills, beer, darkness, beer and camping. Then it’s time for the World’s Biggest Assault Course to majestically rise up once more form the ornamental grounds of Burghley House, replete with mega-party-festival-camping-beer-music-main-stage-extravaganza. Expect Greg James from Radio 1 and the superlative Reverend and the Makers to play you out in style after 20 miles and 200 obstacles. Up next is our serene and green Trailblazer series of off-road 10k runs. 2014 sees half-marathons added to the roster too. Then we are off to Scotland for a rather hardy iron-distance Triathlon – City to Summit – starting in Edinburgh and finishing at….well, we’ll let you read on and find out just how bonkers Rat Racing has become on that one. If you like the rough stuff, join us in July for The Crossing, Britain’s only mountain-bike expedition event. Then it’s back on foot for The Wall, our 69 mile Ultra across Hadrian’s Wall country. Back to bike for the Road Trip – 440 miles from London to Edinburgh in 4 days; or in 2! Is that even possible? If you’ve still got use of your legs, we might see you in Stockton or London for a double-whammy of River Rat Racing, where we’ll be lazing about on the river while you’re jumping in, splashing round and generally immersing yourself in the wettest 10k imaginable. Towel yourself dry and get ready for our next encounter – this time a gritty 20 mile outing to the Summit of Snowdon and back down the other side, via some obstacles and other challenges in Man Vs Mountain. (Girls welcome too!). From Wales to Scotland for Coast to Coast, the superlative multi-sport outing spanning 106 miles of glorious Highland terrain on foot, bike and boat. And to round up the season it’s time for the monster Men’s Health Survival of the Fittest series, coming back to Cardiff, Nottingham, Edinburgh, Manchester and London, with a brand new venue at Wembley Stadium for our final event of the year. I feel rather ill just thinking about it all. I’m going to go and have a sit down. See you out there. Jim Mee Rat-in-chief
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CITY TO SUMMIT
Dirty Weekend
River Rat Race
Burghley House, Stamford 10th May 2014
Stockton-On-Tees 24th August 2014
Runner’s World Trailblazer
Man Vs Mountain
Forest of Dean 24th May 2014
Caernarfon 6th September 2014
City to Summit
Scotland Coast to Coast
Edinburgh to Ben Nevis 31st May to 1st June 2014
Runner’s World Trailblazer Bedgebury Pinetum 7th June 2014
The Wall Carlisle Castle to Newcastle 21st to 22nd June 2014
Runner’s World Trailblazer Clumber Park 28thJune 2014
The Crossing Coast to Coast 11th to 13th July 2014
Rat Race Road Trip
Nairn to Isles of Glencoe 13th and 14th September 2014
Men’s Health Survival Cardiff 28th September 2014
Men’s Health Survival Nottingham 11th October 2014
Men’s Health Survival Edinburgh 19th October 2014
Men’s Health Survival Manchester 1st November 2014
Men’s Health Survival
London to Edinburgh 8th to 11th Aug 2014
London 22nd November 2014
River Rat Race
The Mighty Deerstalker
London 16th August 2014
Innerleithen, Scotland 14th March 2015 TBC
Adventure Runs
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Single-Day Events
Multi-Day Options Men’s Health Survival of the Fittest Edinburgh The Mighty Deerstalker
Scotland Coast to Coast
River Rat Race - Stockton City to Summit
Men’s Health Survival of the Fittest Nottingham
The Crossing
Dirty Weekend
Trailblazer - Nottingham Men’s Health Survival of the Fittest Manchester Trailblazer - Forest of Dean Man vs Mountain Men’s Health Survival of the Fittest Cardiff
River Rat Race - London
Rat Race Road Trip
Trailblazer - Kent Men’s Health Survival of the Fittest London
Be at home on the hills, mountains or high up on rough terrain. Much like a mountain goat you will easily navigate through mud, snow or rock scree, whether in alpine or sub-alpine environments.
Trail Microlight Jackets Men’s & Women’s £65
A mountain goat is well equipped to protect themselves from the elements. Runners mimic this wonder of nature by layering up when the conditions and elements dictate. Like mountain goats you can adapt to very cold temperatures in winter, whilst shedding layers in the summer heat.
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Ronhill produces a range of clothing that keeps you protected from the elements and allows you adapt to your surroundings.
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RATRACEDIRTYWEEKEND.COM Burghley House - Stamford
10th May 2014
The World’s Largest Assault Course is back. Join 6000 Muckers on our colossal 20 mile course with a monster afterparty headlined by Greg James with Reverend and the Makers. Tackle 200 obstacles and see if you can beat the course record 02:51:59 and bag £1500.
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RATRACECITYTOSUMMIT.COM Ben Nevis
31st May - 1st June 2014 It gained legendary status in its inaugural year and only 196 people have completed the UK’s toughest iron distance triathlon. Will you join them in 2014 and make it to the summit of Ben Nevis? Duathlon option available.
RWTRAILBLAZER.CO.UK Forest of Dean
24th May 2014
Bedgebury Pinetum Clumber Park
07th June 2014
28th June 2014
Our family favourite 10k courses offer runners of all abilities a chance to experience a cracking off road challenge in the UK’s biggest trail running series. NEW for 2014, can you go double the distance? Enter our stunning Half Marathon option which takes place before the 10k.
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RATRACETHEWALL.COM Hadrian’s Wall
21st - 22nd June 2014
With 2012 and 2013 seeing a 90% completion rate, our iconic ultra-run in the wild frontier lands of ancient Roman Britain: Hadrian’s Wall country is back. Covering 69 miles from Carlisle Castle to the Millennium Bridge in Gateshead you can tackle this in a single day or as a 2 day double marathon.
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RATRACECROSSING.COM West to East Coast
11th - 13th July 2014
After an outstanding outing in 2013 we’re bringing The Crossing in all its glory back for intrepid mountain bike adventurers to tackle in 2014. Forging a defining line across Northern England, over 3 days you will undertake a classic journey from West Coast to East, passing through the Lake District, the Yorkshire Dales and the North Yorkshire Moors and sampling some of the UK’s finest mountain biking.
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Roll-top closure with internal taped seams creates a weather resistant compartment
Hydration bladder sleeve behind rear back panel with stretch loops for hydration tube on chassis
FREELIGHT CHASSIS VEST MONTANE® Freelight Chassis constructed from lightweight CONTACT Flyte Mesh that is fast drying and highly breathable
MAIN FABRIC Super lightweight RAPTOR Hydroseal waterproof fabric that has a PU inner coating and a silicone outer face
WATER BOTTLES 2 x MONTANE® customised water bottles with unique easy clip to harness for rapid hydration
TAPED SEAMS Fully taped internal seams in the main compartment to provide the highest possible weather protection
TECHNICALLY TAILORED Tailored ergonomic MONTANE® Freelight Chassis vest designed for body hugging load carrying comfort during movement over long distances and whilst running
EXTERNAL POCKET External pocket with stretch mesh panel
ZIPS YKK Reverse coil semiauto zips that lock shut and are rustle free
ZIGZAG COMPRESSION Zigzag side compression adjustment to bring main pack body closer in to the chassis to prevent shifting and improve weight balance
GEAR LOOPS Upper chest gear loops on shoulder straps
TREKKING POLE ATTACHMENT
STERNUM ADJUSTMENT
Trekking pole attachment point with low profile ‘penny cordlock’ adjustment that is easy to access whilst on the move
Low profile sternum stretch adjustment with adjustable hook and multiple attachment points
STRETCH ADJUSTMENT Front stretch hook and loop lower body adjustment enables chassis to grip the body whilst running
ULTIMATE MOUNTAIN MARATHON ENDURANCE PACK Redefining pack design to meet the needs of mountain ‘fast packing’ endurance enthusiasts.
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RATRACEROADTRIP.COM London - Edinburgh
8th - 11th Aug 2014
2013 saw 400 riders take on our inaugural London to Edinburgh epic Sportive with an impressive 95% completion rate. Our stunning route starts at In London and winds its way through 440 miles of quintessential British countryside culminating in a spectacular finish at Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh. 4 & 2 day options available.
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LONDONRIVERRATRACE.COM ExCel - London
16th Aug 2014
NEW for 2014. We’re bringing the wettest and wildest 10k to the capital! Get ready to tackle the Thames Rat Race style.
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CITYTRAIL™ is a new urban running experience inspired by mountains. Challenge yourself outside the beaten path and explore the trails in your city.
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STOCKTONRIVERRATRACE.COM Stockton
24th Aug 2014 An obstacle course with a twist. Swim, wade, crawl, climb, jump, splash, and run around our river based races.
MANVSMOUNTAIN.COM Wales - Snowdon
6th Sept 2014
A unique running challenge spanning 20 miles across Wales’ most iconic mountain landscape. In true Rat Race style this isn’t just any old stroll up a mountain; after the summit expect to face lake jumps, ascents, a spot of swimming and a brutal vertical kilometre that will leave your legs begging for mercy. Run from sea level to the summit of Snowdon before descending into Dinorwic Quarry to tackle an array of ruthless challenges.
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cutting-edge fabric. A monolithic membrane provides all the protection you need yet measures a minuscule fifteen microns thick. It allows us to make jackets light enough for fell runners, packable enough for alpine hikers and tough enough for serious mountain routes. Another first from Mountain Equipment.
RATRACECOASTTOCOAST.COM Coast to Coast
13th - 14 Sept 2014
Can you cross Scotland in a weekend? There’s only 105 miles of lochs, glens and mountains standing in your way! Run, cycle and kayak through breathtaking scenery from Coast to Coast.
Survive your toughest adventures Lifesystems have protected adventurers and explorers for 25 years against whatever the elements and fate have thrown at them. Through constant research and scientific innovation, we can help you survive your toughest adventures so you can last longer and go faster. Light & Dry Pro First Aid Kit – designed for adventure.
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MHSURVIVAL.CO.UK Cardiff
28th Sept 2014
Nottingham Edinburgh
19th Oct 2014
Manchester London
11th Oct 2014
01st Nov 2014
22nd Nov 2014 Packing a colossal 10k urban assault course with 10+ obstacle zones into each host city, the Survival series will see 25,000 participants tackle our relentless routes before celebrating with a pint or 4 in our huge beer tents.
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MIGHTYDEERSTALKER.COM Scotland - Innerliethen
14th March 2015 TBC
In the descending darkness a fiendish route lies waiting. Tweed jackets and pipes at the ready as you prepare to plough through mud filled trenches, scramble up scree slopes and navigate the night in the toughest off-road run in the UK. Then after you’ve crawled across the finishline stumble over to our legendary Beerstalker party tent and limber up for a bit of crowd surfing.
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