10K Elite Squadron
Sat 13 Sep 2025 Clitheroe, Lancashire, UK

Born Survivor | Lancashire | 10K Elite Squadron

The UK's toughest 10K! The first wave to set off on event day and open to individuals only. The mission is simple, be within the first 3 top men or women back to base and take the glory! Free 2nd lap.

  • Sat 13 Sep 2025
Sawley, Clitheroe

10K Elite Squadron

09:30

Age 16 & over

£74.95

  • 10 km multi terrain running

Event overview

Join thousands of participants in the starting cage and prepare to run, climb, haul, leap, slide and crawl as you stampede through the 10km course.

Battle your way through epic terrain overlooking the Yorkshire Dales. This fierce course accurately mirrors terrain used in Commando Training and will test your teamwork to the max. Don’t be surprised to spot deer and leaping Salmon as you negotiate this truly wild adventure!

Not your average obstacle course

If you’re after a new physical challenge for you and your friends then look no further than Born Survivor! Make no mistake, Born Survivor’s not your average mud run or obstacle fun day – this is the ultimate military obstacle course challenge.

See what you're made of

Born Survivor has quickly become one of the most exciting and innovative obstacle course events in the country. Taking part in a Born Survivor event will test your personal fitness, courage, determination, teamwork and camaraderie to the limit.

Highlights

  • UK's ultimate mud run

    Enlist now or pay the price.

  • Test your nerve

    On the fastest slide in OCR!

  • Mud, guts and glory

    Battle your way through the UK's most authentic Military obstacle course.

  • Soloists and teams

    Everything is better with your squad.

  • Strength comes from within

    Have you got the fire in your belly?

  • Military grade obstacles

    30+ obstacles designed by Royal Marines Commandos.

  • Buzzing village

    Live music and family adventure activities.

Complete this mission and you will truly become a Born Survivor!

This event is part of Born Survivor | Lancashire.

  • All fitness levels
  • Dogs allowed
  • Event village
  • Families
  • Fancy dress
  • Spectators
  • Teams
  • Traders at event

Timetable

  • 09:40 | Ultimate Military 10km Recce Mission - Wave 1 guaranteed
  • 10:00-13:40 | Ultimate Military 10km + Escape Routes - 11 waves
  • 09:30 | Elite Squadron Race - Wave 1

10K course

The ultimate test.

The classic Born Survivor 10km challenge is the stuff of legend! This epic stretch of stunning terrain is packed with 30 obstacle challenges to put you and your team through your paces as you run, crawl, leap and haul yourselves through each task.

Make it to the finish and you can bask in your glory at the buzzing event village. This is the epic challenge you have been searching for.

Teams / pairs

Leave no one behind as you work together to complete this epic journey! This is the Military way and the Born Survivor ethos. Buddies stick together….especially in our mud!

Teams encouraged

Everybody finishes

If you dare take on this adventure you’ll need a stiff upper lip to conquer the challenge alone. Teamwork is encouraged and even if you don’t enter as a team you’ll assist your fellow Survivors in completing the course. But it’s not a race; it’s designed as a challenge for everyone over the age of 16 to tackle at their pace, whatever their ability.

We took it at our own pace, and just had fun, the sense of achievement is like nothing else I've experienced.

Spectators

Spectators are welcome to explore the family-friendly courses and take in the special vibe that is Born Survivor. They can chill out in the buzzing Born Survivor event village before cheering you on as you tackle the epic course finale…The Blitz!

Kids

Kids will love seeing you covered in mud and tackling the obstacles. There will also be a kids’ obstacle course.

What's on site

Spectators can enjoy our family-friendly event, experiencing the Born Survivor atmosphere, cheering at The Blitz finale, and capturing great photos. Features include quality food and drink, Born Survivor Bar, changing areas, bag drop, kit vendors, nearby parking, coach parking options, professional medical and radio support, and excellent spectator access.

  • Bag storage
  • Bar
  • Changing facilities
  • Entertainment
  • Music
  • Paid parking
  • Toilets

Event HQ

Sawley
Ribble Valley
Sawley
Clitheroe
Lancashire
BB7 4LH
UK

Located in the heart of Lancashire’s scenic Ribble Valley… Gisburn is known for mountain biking and stunning backdrops.

Parking

Parking will be available on site and will be subject to a cash payment on the day. Coach parking must be pre-booked:

  • £8 per car
  • £15 per Mini Bus
  • £30 per coach

  • First aid
  • Marshals
  • No cut off time
  • Out and back
  • Traffic free
  • Undulating
  • Water stations
  • Wave start
  • Way markers

This unique course demands adaptability! Brace for surprises across tens of obstacles: epic slides, huge A-Frames, ice baths, river fords, mud pits, high agility tests, crawl trenches, submerged tunnels, mighty walls, and the iconic Blitz Wall. Ready up, Soldier!

Free flowing

The ES the first wave of the day and you will attack a prestine clear course. No waiting around, this is about moving as fast as you can, beating the obstacles and sprinting in-between. It’s called the Elite Squadron for a reason.

Chip timing

There won’t be any disputes over who was the fastest with our state of the art chip timing.

Free 2nd lap

Once you’ve caught you breath why not have a free 2nd lap on us for fun! Tag on to a team or even better bring one and take in the stunning scenery.

Prizes

Top training kit prizes are awarded for finishing first, second and third from our awesome sponsors Sportsshoes.com and INOV8!Of course the best prize of all is the coveted Born Survivor Elite Squadron Trophy. Finish first and receive free entry to our next mission.

Rules

There are no time penalties at Born Survivor. Each obstacle must be successfully completed (unlimited obstacle attempts are allowed) in order to take 1st , 2nd or 3rd place in the Elite Squadron….The Clue is in the name, can you rise to the challenge?

Race qualifier

Our Capesthrorne Hall Cheshire venue is an official race within the UKOCR league and will count towards your points/entry into the European Championships. (Please check with UKOCR for more details).You’ve gotta be in it to win it…The UKOCR Race Series has a bounty of £1500 offered to the winners & runners up.

  • Medal
  • Technical t-shirt

Spoils of battle

Everybody finishes and everyone gets to take home this epic bundle of survivor swag so you can remember the feeling of achievement for years to come.

  • Survivor medal
  • Survivor T-shirt
  • 2 x finisher photos
  • Exclusive discounts
  • Temporary tattoos
  • Iconic headover

  • Age 16 & over
  • Entries open
  • Enter online
  • Event merch available
  • Series discount

You can select your preferred wave start time. For safety and numbers per start wave your start time may be adjusted slightly. You will be informed of your final wave start time 1 week in advance of the event. 

Entry fees

Early bird entry fee

£74.95

We took it at our own pace, and just had fun, the sense of achievement is like nothing else I've experienced.

The best of the best, pushing themselves to the limit, this is not for the faint hearted.

Yesterday was my third Born Survivor... I can honestly say it's one of my favourite things to do ever. Nicola Brough

Own pace for fun

An amazing experience with epic obstacles and lots of mud amd laughter along the way. Brilliant marshals throughout the course. Would highly recommend for anyone looking for a challenge or team bonding activity. Deborah Jackson

Fantastic, challenging and rewarding was to spend a Saturday morning surrounded by like minded people all with the same goal. Matthew Burton

I have taken part in both Born Survivors... Both events were well organised, all staff were friendly and helpful. The courses were fantastic, lots of mud, water, challenging obstacles!!! But most of all everyone had fun, helped and encouraged those that struggled, a really fabulous team event!! Alice Coxhead

Born survivor was something else. It was probably the most challenging thing I’ve ever done but so rewarding and satisfying at the same time. It’s something for everyone to push themselves to there own limits. Ben Cole

Really good, great atmosphere, attending this event at least once is a must. Wot Wud U Do

Reviews thanks to Google Reviews

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