FAQs

BORN SURVIVOR is a military assault course themed event, designed by former Royal Marines Commandos. You will have to overcome authentic military grade obstacles, special ‘survivor surprises’, muscle draining mud, rugged terrain and your own self-doubt to become a SURVIVOR.

The Rookie and Classic courses focus on personal achievement, teamwork, camaraderie and determination. Elite Squadron is the timed first wave for individual athletes.

No! this is going to be tough. You will need to train your body to cope with the challenges and your mind to endure the suffering.

Prepare with a balanced programme of aerobic fitness, strength and time on uneven terrain. See the Survival Guide for practical kit and event-day tips.

Your event entry details will set out the route, Event Village access and any finisher items included with that mission.

The De-Mud station helps you clean up after the course. Check your event instructions for showers and any additional recovery facilities.

Yes. The 6K route is ideal for first-time participants, while the 12K course offers a greater challenge for experienced obstacle racers.

Participants can expect more than 30 obstacles across the Lancashire course, including mud, water, climbing and endurance challenges.

Born Survivor Lancashire takes place in the Ribble Valley and is easily accessible from Manchester, Preston, Blackburn and surrounding areas.

Participants should wear comfortable sportswear and footwear suitable for mud, water and uneven terrain.

Bookings are open for Cheshire on 15 May 2027 and Lancashire on 11 September 2027. Choose your event, distance and ticket option, then follow the matching booking link to the registration provider. Rookie is 6K at both events; Classic and Elite Squadron are 10K in Cheshire and 12K in Lancashire.

Entry deadlines are published with each event and may vary. Check the event information before making plans.

Any booking or handling fee is shown by the registration provider before payment. Check the total before completing an entry.

Payment security and accepted methods are set out by the registration provider during entry. Born Survivor does not take payment on this website. Check the provider’s payment information before completing your booking.

Payment card details are handled by the registration provider, not by this website. Review the provider’s privacy and payment information during checkout.

See the privacy policy for how Born Survivor handles the personal details you share with us. Registration-provider information is provided during entry.

Your booking confirmation and participant information will come from the registration provider or Born Survivor HQ after you enter. Keep the email address on your entry up to date.

Contact Born Survivor HQ about changes to an existing entry. The process depends on the provider and terms in force when you booked.

Refunds depend on the terms that apply to your entry. Read them before booking and contact Born Survivor HQ about an existing entry.

Transfer and deferral deadlines allow the event team to prepare the course, wave allocations and participant records. The dates and process are set out in the terms for your entry.

Entries must be transferred through the official process for that event. Contact HQ before passing a place to someone else.

Current prices and any offers are shown with event entry details. Squad rewards are explained on the Squad Packages page.

Starting everyone at the same time would cause major bottlenecks at obstacles and can be a safety issue. Your safety and that of the spectators and event crew is our primary concern.

Wave choices and allocations are explained during entry and confirmed in your participant information. Teams should follow the group-entry instructions to start together.

Minimum ages can vary by route and event. Check your chosen course’s current entry requirements and participation terms before booking, or ask Born Survivor HQ. Under-18 participants need a parent or legal guardian’s permission in accordance with the waiver.

Yes. All participants must sign the Event and Medical Waiver and accept the Terms and Conditions as part of registration.

Read the participation waiver on this site and the final document supplied with your event entry.

Yes. Teams are central to Born Survivor. Friends, colleagues, gyms and families can take on the course together; choose the route shown for your event.

Two is the minimum for a team but there is no maximum limit to the size of your team.

Share the Event Locations and Squad Packages pages with your friends, or follow Born Survivor on its official social channels for event news.

Yes. Squad Packages explains current team rewards, including the free-place offer for ten paying team members and the Captain’s Bib offer for groups of ten or more.

Additional people can join a team while entries remain open, subject to the registration process for that event.

Follow the team-entry instructions for your event. Born Survivor HQ can help a captain organise a group.

Team members can join after their captain starts the group, while entries remain open. Follow the event booking instructions.

Teams are normally allocated the same start wave. Check your confirmation and contact HQ if your group has different times.

Of course! But to be honest it is much more fun taking on BORN SURVIVOR as a member of a team so rally family members, friends or work colleagues and put a team together.

BORN SURVIVOR encourage as many spectators as possible to come to the event to support their friends and family, or to have a look around to see if you fancy doing an event yourself.

Absolutely! They will love seeing you covered in mud and tackling the obstacles. We also have kids’ activities at our events along with live music and great food.

The event is on open uneven ground with mud highly likely so sensible footwear, boots or wellies that kind of thing is highly recommended.

We need to restrict access for spectators to some parts of the course for safety reasons, however we will mark ‘spectator routes’ to the best places to see the action.

Participant information, wave details and venue instructions are sent before the event. Check the event pack supplied with your entry.

We recommend that you arrive at the event location at least 1 hour before your due wave start time.

Clothing should be fast drying as you’re going to get wet. Tight footwear is a must or once you enter the mud you won’t see them again. Some people like to wear gloves but ultimately it is a matter of choice. No footwear with spikes or studs are allowed. We recommend you to wear something you are happy not to need in the future! It’s going to be fun, right? So why not have a team uniform or fancy dress theme. Be creative!

A full change of warm clothes along with your running gear and towel as well as your sense of fun and adventure. There will be food outlets and a bar onsite but there is no access to a cash point, so don’t forget to bring enough cash with you.

Bag and valuables storage arrangements are set out in your event information. Check charges and what can be left before travelling.

Yes .. we have a ‘kit shop’ at all events selling a range of top quality Born Survivor branded merchandise such as hoodies, t shirts, bags, etc. We have card payment facilities in our shop.

Parking arrangements and charges are confirmed in the event information. Follow venue signs and marshal directions on the day.

Parking charges can change by event and vehicle type. Check the event information for current prices and payment methods.

No, and if you can’t swim you can most certainly take part in Born Survivor. However, we would only advise you to attempt the deep water obstacles if you are confident in water (and mud!!!).

The event team may use body marking for identification and safety. Follow the participant information and marshal instructions.

Hopefully a team member or fellow SURVIVOR will help you, but if you really can’t or don’t want to complete an obstacle you can bypass it.

No, but event staff will judge if struggling participants are fit to continue and their decision is final and if necessary you will be retired from the event. We expect it to take around 1-3 hours to complete the 10k course.

Yes, there will be water stations around the course.

Facilities vary by event, exact details will be made available for your event as we get closer to the date.

No. We never deliver 2 courses the same at any of our locations. We are always looking to build innovative exciting new obstacles and challenges.

Don’t worry we don’t do gimmicks like electric shocks we build authentic military grade obstacles designed to test your fitness, drive, commitment and guts to the limit.

Yes, a range of top quality food and drinks will be available on site all day along with a licensed bar.

Dogs must be kept on a lead in permitted spectator areas and cannot accompany participants on the course. Check the venue-specific rules before travelling.

For an existing merchandise order, contact Born Survivor HQ with your order details for delivery information.