The Joust Races
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The Joust 6hr, 12hr & 24hr
The Joust is a set of off-road time-based endurance races held at Top Barn Campsite, Worcester WR6 6NH (what3words ///sprint.music.nightlife) during the weekend of 4th - 6th September 2026. The event runs on a looped course of about 5.6 miles on private farmland; the exact route may vary slightly each year. The course is well marked and marshalled, easily navigable and relatively flat, and it follows parts of the Severn Way, returning to the campsite via fields, footpaths and very quiet lanes.
Event options:
- 24 hour race for Solo, Pairs, Teams of 3-5 and Teams of 6-8
- 12 hour race as a Solo 50 mile challenge
- 6 hour race as a Solo option
Facilities at the campsite are included with race entry for Friday and Saturday nights and include showers, toilets and drinking water points. There are three water stations around the route, onsite catering, a massage service, and a limited number of solo tents available for hire positioned close to the course. Electrical hook-ups are available for a fee.
Participants receive race medals and a technical Joust T-shirt or other event item at registration. Trophies and special buckles are awarded for category placings and mileage milestones. Competitors must carry mandatory kit such as a backpack, head torch with spare batteries, whistle and mobile phone; additional night safety and marshal support is provided but limited. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
