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Mactuff 10k Obstacle Course Challenge

Name: Mactuff 10k Obstacle Course Challenge
Start: 2026-05-02
End: 2026-05-02
Location: Fife

Fife, United Kingdom • 2 May 2026

MacTuff Spring Obstacle Course Challenge

The MacTuff Spring Obstacle Course Challenge takes place in Fife, Scotland. This event features obstacles designed around mud and water elements. Participants navigate a course specifically built to include various physical tasks and terrain features.

The event offers two primary distance options:

5 km obstacle course
10 km obstacle course

The challenge is open to adults and teenagers. Teenagers are permitted to participate provided they are under the supervision of a participating adult. The course is designed to accommodate different ability levels through a variety of custom obstacles.

Participants receive an event technical T-shirt and a finishers medal upon completion. The venue provides several amenities for attendees, including on-site parking at no additional cost. Spectators are permitted to attend the event for free. Professional event photography is also provided without a fee. The event is located in a rural setting near Fife, accessible via local road networks. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom Scotland Fife

Race information

Website Registration

10 km

10km Entry

5 km

5km Entry

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

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