Gelt Gladiator 2026
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Gelt Gladiator 2026
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About
Get yourself down to Cumbria's largest mass participation sporting event next summer!
The Gelt Gladiator is an epic obstacle race, with multiple adult distances and a junior race, making it the perfect day out for the whole family. Come and clamber, slide and crawl over some fantastic obstacles.
10 miles, 10K, 6k, and 1 more
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Sat, Jun 13, 2026 - Sun, Jun 14, 2026
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Walton, United Kingdom
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Where and when
Location
Walton, Brampton CA8 2JR, UK
Start times
Saturday, Jun 13, 2026
10 miles: 9:00 AM10K: 10:00 AM6k: 1:00 PM
Sunday, Jun 14, 2026
Junior 4k: 9:00 AM
Event summary
Here are the distances available for Gelt Gladiator 2026
10 miles
10mi
£52
10K
10km
£51
6k
6km
£42
Junior 4k
4km
£31.50
10 miles
10mi
£52
10K
10km
£51
6k
6km
£42
Junior 4k
4km
£31.50
Route information
Terrain: Mixed
Route Type: Obstacle course
This mud obstacle course will take you through a series of challenging obstacles as they climb, crawl and slide through your choice of a 4k junior course, 6k, 10k or 10 miler.
Tackle some technical tire shuttle runs, cargo nets, monkeys bars and electric shock wires on your way to the the finish line. There's also a 100 meter slip and slide which is the longest in the UK Mud Calendar so look forward to careering downhill into a pool of water. We will have a number of new and updated obstacles for the 2026 event to look forward to!
There are also tight tunnels and high climbs for all to take on, making this event perfect for anyone looking to conquer their fears.
There will be a warm up at the start of the event led by expert PT Lyndsey Ferguson.
There are 20 obstacles over the 3 mile course.
- 10 Mile will complete 3 laps
- 10k will complete 2 laps
- 6k will complete 1 full lap
- Junior 4k racers will complete a slightly different 15 obstacle course
What's included
- Custom tech t-shirt (adult race only)
- Free beer or soft drink for juniors
- Water stations
- Way-marked route
- Changing facilities
- Event photography
- Post-race festival
- Food and drink vendors
- Bag drop
- Team entries
- Toilets
How to get there
Walton, Brampton CA8 2JR, UK
Get full directionsParking
There is parking available with the capacity for 1000 cars at CA8 2JR (not exact). Please follow signage to the event from the A69 to A689, this costs £5 on the day.
Directions
Follow the M6 and turn onto the A69 through Warwick on Eden. Follow until the left turning at the A689 and then take the right onto Carlisle Road.
Race HQ is located opposite Serenity Beauty Spa.
Hotels and Accommodation
Gelt Gladiator has partnered with Let's Do This to bring you some of the best hotel rates close to the startline.
Find your roomEvent day logistics
Saturday
- From 09:00 10 mile starts
- From 10:00 10k wave #1 starts
- From 13:00 6k wave #1 starts
Sunday
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From 09:00 4k wave #1 starts
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From 15:00 Final 4k wave starts
Start Waves
The event organiser will be in touch 3 weeks before the event with the key event information and your final wave time.
Race Packs
Race pack information will be emailed to participants and race bib collection will be available on the day of the event, do not expect anything in the post.
Age Requirements
All ages are welcome to enter the 4k Family event. If you are under the age of 18 you must have a signed waiver to compete in the non-junior events
T-Shirt
All participants will win an awesome custom event T-shirt, get ready to wear your commemorative tee with pride. T-shirts will be collected on event day.
Beer and Soft Drinks
All finishers will receive a free beer of soft drink (junior 4k) after completing their event. Enjoy your beverage, you've earned it.
Facilities
Toilets will also be provided for all runners.
We will have cold water showers to splash off any mud under, however these will be outside and not in a private space. A change of clothes is definitely recommended!
Event Rules
Please arrive 30 minutes before your selected wave. Please also arrive with your signed waiver. If you are aged under 18, the waiver must be signed by a parent or guardian.
The course will be way marked for all participants who will be directed to their next obstacle. Participants can also skip obstacles if they wish.
Earphones are not allowed at the event.
Bag Drop
Bag drop is available at the event site.
Water Stations
There are 2 water stations on the 10 mile and 10k course and 1 on the 6k course.
Photography
Photographers will be on the course to photograph you waltzing your way through the various obstacles on your route.
Entries on the day
On-the-day entries are permitted but the price will be significantly higher and there may be a wait for your wave until there is space to enter you.
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