insideKENT Magazine Issue 35 - February 2015 | Page 143

THE BRITISH MILITARY FITNESS

MAJOR SERIES IS BACK FOR 2015
Voted the UK’s Best Trail Race by The Running Awards 2014, the awardwinning Major Series is coming to Kent on Saturday 28th March 2015, and
will be held at Eridge Park, Tunbridge Wells.
Suitable for men and
women of all fitness levels
– whether you’re wanting
to compete on your own
or with a group mates –
the Major Series is a fun
challenge that will put you
and your friends to the
test over some of the
muddiest 5k and 10k
obstacle courses the UK
has to offer. Crawling
through mud, under
barbed wire, or dunking
into ice baths, all
challengers will have to work as a unit to make it to the finish line. The
events themselves are brought to you by leading outdoor exercise company,
British Military Fitness (BMF), and are marshalled by the 'Major’s troops',
all of whom are former or serving members of the British armed forces.
The course has been designed in such a way that it is achievable even for
those who have never taken on an endurance or obstacle event before.
The emphasis is on helping and encouraging competitors around the
course and the BMF troops are there to provide a helping hand should it
be needed.

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The 5k and 10k routes have a
number of the same obstacles, but
the 10k option offers a tougher
challenge for those with higher
endurance levels or those looking
to push themselves.
The Major Series, which launched
in 2011, was one of the UK’s very
first obstacle course races. Now in
its fourth year, BMF are expecting
in the region of 18,000 competitors
to take part in 2015.
BMF MD, Rob Love, said; “We’re
really looking forward to this year’s
events and we want people to
come along ready to take on a big
challenge. However, most
importantly we want people to have
a good time and a laugh as they
tackle their way through the mud.
There is always a lot of camaraderie
out on our courses, with fellow
competitors stopping to help each
other out; so even if you’ve never
tried something like this before you

can be sure of making it round and
feeling that sense of achievement
as you cross the finish line.”
Events are set to take place across
the UK in 2015 at the following
destinations.
Midlands: Saturday 7th March
2015, Merevale Estate, Atherstone,
Warwickshire
North: Sunday 15th March 2015,
Bramham Park, Leeds, W.
Yorkshire
South: Saturday 28th March 2015,
Eridge Park, Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Scotland: Saturday 6th June 2015,
Cardross Estate, Port of Menteith,
Stirlingshire
Entry starts from £40 for the 5k
course and £45 for the 10k
course per person. For more
information or to sign up, visit
www.majorseries.com.