Nuclear Rush
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Nuclear Rush
Nuclear Rush is a muddy obstacle race held on the Secret Nuclear Bunker Estate in Kelvedon Hatch, Brentwood, Essex. The event runs across a weekend in May with Saturday and Sunday waves on 8 and 9 May 2027.
The event offers multiple distances:
- Adults: 6 km with 40+ obstacles
- Adults: 12 km with 70+ obstacles
- Families and children: 1.5 km, 3 km, and 4 km options
Courses run through farmland, woodland and lakes and include both natural and man made obstacles. Signature features listed for the site include the 20 foot Deathslide, a travelator and a multi lane zip wire into water. Water obstacles have buoyancy aids available and hot washdowns are provided on site.
Standard event inclusions apply across most waves: finishers medal, chip timing, free finishers photo, free bag drop, changing facilities and free car parking. Some children and family waves note age limits and accompaniment rules; adult races are open to participants aged 13 and over with adult accompaniment required for 13 to 15 year olds and under 16s required to be accompanied by a paying participating adult.
The event also runs family and children specific waves with shorter distances and adjusted obstacle counts to suit younger participants. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
