The course fights back

Obstacles

Born Survivor brings over 30 military-inspired challenges across its courses. Meet 29 of the named obstacles here.

Mud Rated

Son of a ditch

Work together to overcome…Pull, push, climb and keep moving.

Devils dyke

Test your nerve..take a breath and commit.

Get a grip

An early mud bath to whet your appetite.

Para plunge

Have you got the nerve to free fall. Parachute not included.

Eat dirt soldier

Hands and knees time as you pull your buddy out the sh*t again.

Flame thrower

The heat is on, jump high into a splash landing.

Under the wire

No rest here… head to toe crawl low.

Rat holes

Dark water filled tunnels.

Fire pits

A caged water tunnel… yes it will test you!

Tough Rated

Heartbreak hill

Military training isn’t complete without a hill and once is never enough.

Bale out

Designed to slow you down and brake your rhythm.

Hill attack

A hill, a rope, water spray and visqueen…. We’ll let your imagination fill the blanks.

Pinned down

A military classic that never gets easier…On your belly soldier.

Over the top

The highest point on the course requires a double climb… Enjoy the view.

The mincer

On your belly soldier…Prove your strength to squeeze under multiple tyre rollers.

Cliff hanger

A classic Commando obstacle.

Killer carry

Take on the hill and grab a log for extra fun.

Up and over

It’s not an obstacle course without a cargo net scramble.

Agility course

A commando needs to be fast, strong and have a head for heights. Prove it.

Commando Rated

Waterboarding

Uphill on your back as we hit you with our cold water cannons….Catch a breath soldier.

Depth charge

The Ultimate confidence test, this is where you need to get your head in the Zone!

Drop zone alpha

The Ultimate confidence test, this is where you need to get your head in the Zone!

Trench traverse

A game of skill and strength…Hold on tight.

Hit the wall

Hit this muscle sapping barricade full on.

The dunker drill

Commando training teaches you to stay calm should you have to ditch in a helicopter.

Checkpoint Charlie

Take on this 10ft vertical climb. No foot holes and no ropes. A military training classic.

The blitz

10ft steep climb, 5 ft vertical board, no footholds. This is where you become a Born Survivor.

Commando crossing

Upper body strength required or it’s an early bath.

The Torpedo

Fastest obstacle slide in the world! Do you have what it takes?

Your course awaits

Obstacle selection and order can change by location and event. Explore the battlefield that calls to you.

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that believe in doing good

Born Survivor is proudly supported by partners who share our values of resilience and community.

  • Army Benevolent Fund
  • Alder Hey Children’s Charity
  • East Cheshire Hospice
  • Willowbrook Hospice
  • Anderton Centre
  • North West Ambulance Charity
  • Rainbow Hub
  • Queenscourt Hospice
  • Cash for Kids
  • Dr Kershaw’s Hospice
  • Trinity Hospice
  • Clatterbridge Cancer Charity
  • Willowbrook Hospice
  • Andy Reid Standing Tall Foundation
  • Woodlands Hospice
  • Derian House Children’s Hospice
  • Positive Action in the Community
  • David Lewis
  • Mid Cheshire Hospitals Charity
  • Andy’s Man Club
  • PAPYRUS
  • St Catherine’s Hospice
  • Ashbrook

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