What are the expected conditions for the 38th Grizzly race?

The race conditions are expected to be "claggier and gloopier than ever" due to recent heavy rainfall, with bogs anticipated to be deeper than usual.

How many people are participating in the Grizzly race?

Approximately 1,500 runners are expected to tackle the main 20-mile Grizzly race, with an additional 500 in the 9-mile Cub race and junior races.

What is the theme of this year's Grizzly race?

The theme for this year's Grizzly race is "One Step Beyond," inspired by the Madness song and album.

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Muddy Madness: Grizzly Race Faces Ultimate Bog Challenge

8 Mar

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Summary

Heavy rain promises a 'claggier and gloopier' 20-mile race course.
Around 1,500 runners will tackle hills, pebbles, and deep bogs.
Event acknowledges International Women's Day with runner Fatima Painda.

Muddy Madness: Grizzly Race Faces Ultimate Bog Challenge

The upcoming 38th edition of the Grizzly race, organized by Axe Valley Runners along Devon's coast, is set to be exceptionally demanding. Recent heavy rains have transformed the 20-mile course into a "claggier and gloopier" obstacle, with bogs expected to be significantly deeper than in previous years. This challenging terrain is anticipated to add to the event's notorious difficulty.

Approximately 1,500 runners are registered for the main 20-mile race, with hundreds more participating in shorter junior and 9-mile Cub races. Organisers noted that while the conditions will be "slippery," the extreme mud is a celebrated aspect of the race, often a topic of conversation among participants post-event. The theme for this year's race is "One Step Beyond."