Frequently Asked Questions

Dirty Dozen Races are obstacle course races designed by ex British Special Forces with a choice of 6k, 12k and 18k. Military style obstacles are strategically combined with challenging terrain to test agility, strength and endurance. Check out the video on our Home page

You bet!

Our races are based on a Dozen kilometres and they are Dirty!

It all depends on which length of race you chose, when you register and if you are in a team. You can see how much they are by clicking on a race on our Events page

Currently, there are 3 distances to choose from the Dirty Dash (6k + 15 military style obstacles), the Dirty Dozen (12k + 20 military style obstacles) and the Dirty Destroyer (18k + 25 military style obstacles).

Simply click on the ‘ENTER NOW’ tab which is on the side of the screen or go to our Events page and chose an event

We like to keep you guessing so we keep our obstacles under wraps till the event but if you want to see the obstacles at previous events, click here

Race entry includes your timing chip, a personalised bib, an identification bracelet for you and your bag. Finishers will get a prized Dirty Dozen Bobble hat, technical t-shirt, free race photos and a much deserved pint (and a massive sense of achievement)!

Yes, life is a race and so is this!

If you want a race to come to you, please email us at  

Yes, for Health and Safety plus insurance reasons, you need to be at least 18 on the date of the event. Sorry, no exceptions

You bet! We expect at least a quarter of our entrants to be female. Get involved and show those boys what you’re made of!

You don’t need to be super human to complete our races but a basic level of fitness will ensure you enjoy the event. If you are unsure, come a long a watch a race  but we bet you’ll wish you’d entered. Take the plunge and enter now!

Some races will have deep water where swimming will be required. If you can’t swim, avoid these obstacles! Our marshals will be there to warn you and send you off on the alternative route round.

No but do chose a distance that you can complete in daylight hours!

Simply click on the ‘ENTER NOW’ tab which is on the side of the screen or go to our Events page and chose an event

Yes but not if the event is full plus its an additional £10 on top of the late entry price. It’s better to book in advance.

This should come through within 30 minutes of completing registration. Check your junk mail, if it’s not there, give it 24 hours and check both your inbox and junk again. If still nothing, then contact us via the Contact page

Go to our Events page, click on the event you entered, enter it again and the system will recognise your email address and that you have already registered, it will allow you to login and print out your details again

You should receive a confirmation email the same day that you register but if you don’t, try entering the same race again and the system will recognise you if you have entered and allow you to print race confirmation from there

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It all depends on which length of race you chose and when you register. To see prices, check out our Events page

Nothing, its free. We’re the good guys!

Nothing, its free. We’re the good guys!

Sure, sign up early and you’ll get a discounted rate

Of course! Book as a team of 4+ or 10+ to get a great discount.

We don’t offer refunds but it’s free to transfer your place to another person or event (if 7 days before the event). Please email us at

If you provide a doctor’s note explaining that you cannot attend, we will look to defer your entry to another event in the future. You will need to contact us 2 weeks before the event via our Contact page for us to validate

Yes you can. Using your company’s official email address, you can contact us via our Contact page

Sensible running gear (light but warm) and a pair of trail running trainers are a good idea (no spikes or studs though)

A towel to dry yourself and some warm clothes to get changed into

No, you can not but you can buy alcoholic drinks on site (ID maybe required)

Of course, why not!

The event post code is on the email confirmation, we’ll put directions in the comfirmation emails plus you can find directions to each event on the Events page by clicking on the race you entered

Parking will be clearly indicated on the day plus there will be parking marshals to help

Yes and there is no charge.

No, we’re the good guys!

No, sorry we operate a no pets policy (this includes dogs, alligators and gerbils)

Yes but do hydrate before and bring plenty of fluids for after

For Health and Safety plus insurance reasons you can not give your place to anyone else. We need to know exactly who is at our events

No way! We will run events in all conditions. As long as public roads are open, we are open.

Sensible running gear (light but warm) and a pair of trail running trainers are a good idea but no spikes or studs though!

We’ll email them to you and provide details of them online after each race

Yes! Click here to find them.

Absolutely and if you do, you get to race for free at the next event! You can register here

There will be qualified emergency response teams on site on race day

For sure! Plus you can upload them to our social sites!

Yes, our photo and promotional partners will be at the race so you may end up on our/their promotional material including websites. All race photos are free, you can find them here.

The event post code and address is on the email confirmation plus you can find directions to each event on the Events page by clicking on the race you entered

These are handed out on the day. Bring photo ID, a print out of your email confirmation plus a signed copy of the waiver (included in your email confirmation)

Racing bib (number), some safety pins (to attach it) and a timing chip. These will be handed out on the day. Bring photo ID and a print out of your email confirmation.

We’ll email them to you and provide details of them online after each race

Yes. We will provide details of how to buy photos after each race.

No, but you are tough and don’t need these!

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