The Rugged Race
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The Rugged Race
The Rugged Race is a one-day obstacle course event at Redbanks in Nugent, Tasmania. The course features more than 40 obstacles on the longer course and 25+ obstacles on the shorter course. Participants receive a Rugged headband and temporary tattoos, and finishers are awarded a medal and a complimentary drink. Free onsite parking and onsite camping are available, with more than 200 unpowered camping sites. Spectators have free entry and can view the course from a spectator area overlooking the valley.
The event offers multiple waves with age requirements and different formats:
- 7 km Competitive 7 km, 40+ obstacles, aged 16+
- 7 km Fun Run 40+ obstacles, aged 16+
- 3.5 km Fun Run 25+ obstacles, aged 16+
- Junior wave 3.5 km, 25+ obstacles, aged 10+ (children must be accompanied by an adult on course)
Onsite amenities include a bar, food court, main arena, an MC, and mini competitions open to anyone during the day. Camping activities begin the night before with food vendors and live music at Redbanks Lodge. The competitive wave is a timed event and serves as an official OCR Australia qualifying event with podium prizes. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.