ENTRIES ARE NOW OPEN FOR BOTH DISTANCES! The GRIM is one of the original muddy/trail/obstacle races with a history that dates back to 2003. After a COVID absence in 2020 it bounced back strongly with more than 1000 runners taking part in the 2022 & 2023 event. It returns in 2024 in much the same format: the route takes you over Army vehicle testing ground in Aldershot with two distance options, a main race 8-miler and a lighter version over a shorter 4-mile course. Although the GRIM is a t…
ENTRIES ARE NOW OPEN FOR BOTH DISTANCES!
The GRIM is one of the original muddy/trail/obstacle races with a history that dates back to 2003. After a COVID absence in 2020 it bounced back strongly with more than 1000 runners taking part in the 2022 & 2023 event. It returns in 2024 in much the same format: the route takes you over Army vehicle testing ground in Aldershot with two distance options, a main race 8-miler and a lighter version over a shorter 4-mile course.
Although the GRIM is a tough trail race in which you will certainly find yourself at times cold, wet and dirty, it is not an obstacle race, it's a running event. We don't build any ramps, walls or swings on the course. All the obstacles are natural, formed by tanks driving over the route or by incessant rain in the weeks leading up to the event. Of course at this stage we can't guarantee the rain but it's never let us down before! In a few places you will be crawling under cargo nets or wading though waist high water. The distance may not sound daunting but don't take this lightly, on a cold December morning, the GRIM is a challenge and you will think it aptly named when you have run it.
Entries close on 28th November at NOON.
Our 2023 charity partner Combat Stress is back for 2024! If you wanT to make your run count, select the check box when you enter and a member of the Combat Stress fundraising team will be in touch!
Combat Stress is the UK’s leading charity for veterans’ mental health. For over a century, it has helped former servicemen and women with mental health problems such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety and depression. Today its provides specialist treatment and support for veterans from every service and conflict, focusing on those with complex mental health issues.
The work it does is life-changing and often life-saving. We are delighted to be working and supporting the work Combat Stress at the GRIM Challenge. The charity will have a number of runners raising money for its important work through the event, if you would like to join them send an e-mail to events@combatstress.org.uk
For more information about Combat Stress go to, https://combatstress.org.uk
4 MILES
Venue: Army Tank Training area, Fleet Road, Aldershot.
Entries Open until 28th November 2024 at Noon.
Start time: 10am = 8 Miles 10:10am 4 Miles
Distances: 4 Miles & 8 Miles
T-shirts = £13 (£15 on race day while stocks last).
Minimum age for runners: 8 Miles 16 years old; 4 Miles 13 years old
Prizes:
4 Miles: First 3 male & female
8 Miles: First 3 male & female, first M/F Masters 40, 50, 60+
Entry fees:
Charity places available:
4 Miles - £10
As a Charity Place participant, you are committing to raise £75 in support of our Charity Partner Combat Stress. Once registered, you will be contacted by Combat Stress on how to create a fundraising page. Thank you for going the distance for veterans’ mental health.
8 Miles - £15
As a Charity Place participant, you are committing to raise £100 in support of our Charity Partner Combat Stress. Once registered, you will be contacted by Combat Stress on how to create a fundraising page. Thank you for going the distance for veterans’ mental health
Early Bird Entry Until September 30, 2024
4 Miles £26
8 Miles £32
Standard Entry Fee From October 1, 2024
4 Miles £29
8 Miles £35
Entry fees include all booking fees and on-line registration charges
Charity places are available:
As a Charity Place participant, you are committing to raise £100 (8 miles) / £75 (4 miles) in support of our Charity Partner Combat Stress. Once registered, you will be contacted by Combat Stress on how to create a fundraising page. Thank you for going the distance for veterans’ mental health.
Terms & Conditions
Once your race entry is accepted either online, by post or over the telephone we are unable to make refunds.
Up to 14 days before the event you can make a substitution to a new runner if you are not able to run. You can also defer your entry to the following year's event. In both cases you need to notify 2:09 Events Ltd in writing by sending an e-mail with your request to transfer@209events.com outlining your request. We will not accept substitutions or deferrals by any other means.
Entries close on 28th November at NOON
Disclaimer:
I agree and abide by the rules of the event's governing body (eg UK Athletics/British Triathlon Federation) and the event. I understand that I enter the race at my own risk and that no person(s) or organisation(s) will be held responsible for any accident, injury or loss to myself, prior to, during or after the event. I understand the organisers reserve the right to alter the arrangements and conditions should circumstances require.
Entry fees:
Charity Places:
4 Miles - £10
As a Charity Place participant, you are committing to raise £75 in support of our Charity Partner Combat Stress. Once registered, you will be contacted by Combat Stress on how to create a fundraising page. Thank you for going the distance for veterans’ mental health.
8 Miles - £15
As a Charity Place participant, you are committing to raise £100 in support of our Charity Partner Combat Stress. Once registered, you will be contacted by Combat Stress on how to create a fundraising page. Thank you for going the distance for veterans’ mental health
Early Bird Entry Until September 30, 2024
4 Miles - £26
8 Miles - £32
Standard Entry Fee From October 1, 2024
4 Miles - £29
8 Miles - £35
Entry fees include all booking fees and on-line registration charges
For further information email 2:09 Events on info@209events.com