Commando Series - Hever Castle

Penshurst, United Kingdom • 10-11 Oct 2026

Commando Series at Hever Castle

The Commando Series is an obstacle mud run held at Hever Castle, Kent on Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 October 2026. The course is built to recreate elements of Royal Marines Commando training and combines mud, obstacles, and teamwork. The event includes a two hour survival experience within the castle grounds and an event village with a climbing wall, live music, a fully stocked bar, and access to the historic castle.

Participants can choose from these distances:

  • 3K for ages 7 and above; adult required for ages 7 to 10.
  • 6K including a junior option for ages 8 to 15; adult entries for 16 and over.
  • 12K two laps of the Commando Course.

Course and entry details include obstacle counts and age limits. The 6K course features 26 obstacles. The 12K route involves two laps and around 51 obstacles. Junior entries have age limits and supervision rules; under 11s must be accompanied by an adult at a 1:3 ratio where specified. Standard entry prices listed are: Adult 12K £100, Adult 6K £80, Junior 6K £45, and 3K £40. A GOLD TICKET upgrade is offered for £30; it adds 21 lbs of extra kit, webbing and a wooden rifle, a hot ration pack on finish, and access to a 2 hour survival course for participants aged 16 and over. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

Commando Series
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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