Hell & Back Winter Warrior
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HELL & BACK Winter Warrior
Hell & Back Winter Warrior takes place on Sat 27th Feb 2027 at Killruddery Estate in Bray, County Wicklow. The event is built around a single obstacle-packed loop of 7KM that can be repeated to make longer distances. The course mixes trails, hills, forests, bogs and man-made obstacles and includes named features such as Heartbreak Ridge, Valley of Pain and Satan's Pit. There are no water swims for the winter event but participants will encounter mud and onsite wet conditions.
Distances available:
- 7KM one lap
- 14KM two laps
- 21KM three laps
All finishers receive an exclusive Hell & Back Winter Warrior medal and post-event food and drink are available in Hell's Kitchen Food Village. The event does not use timing chips and is presented as a challenge rather than a race. There are strict time based cut offs for multi-lap entries; participants must meet cut off requirements to continue on additional laps.
Entry is open to people aged 16 and over; 16 and 17 year olds require parental or guardian consent. Recommended kit guidance highlights trail running shoes or astro boots, fingerless gloves, compression layers, and avoidance of cotton. Studs, cleats and spikes are not permitted and tape or cable ties are not allowed on shoes. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
