Banchory Beast Race 2023 - Participant info

Search for your Wave and Registration Time here:
NOTE: Wave times cannot be changed

Don't get stuck in a queue! Only Go to registration at time given

NOTICE: We have kept everyone as close to their first choice as possible. Please do not ask us to change your wave.

Registration at the event

Documents you must bring
1. Ticket - downloaded on phone or printed (this was emailed to you when you first signed up)
ATTENTION: THERE IS NO PHONE RECPETION AT THE VENUE - DOWNLOAD OR PRINT BEFORE YOU ARRIVE!

How to register at the event
1. Arrive at registration at the time listed above
2. Show your ticket to registration staff
3. Receive your timing chip
4. Go to the start grid area 10 mins before wave starts

Can't find your ticket in emails? Download it instead

Log into the Race Space account you created when you first signed up (make sure your using the right email address!)

Log into RACESPACE and get tickets

Still don't have tickets or an RaceSpace account?
Contact the person that signed you up and ask them to print the ticket for you.
If they did not enter your email address when signing you up we cannot email you!

What To Bring

Essential:
1. Donwloaded or printed ticket
2. Any required medication

Race equipment and clothing:
- Trail running shoes with good grip
- Synthetic sports clothing that sheds water quickly and keeps you warm when wet (Lycra, - -powerstretch etc.); gloves/hat (optional)

Post-race equipment:
- Towel/s- Full change of clothes and footwear
- Additional warm clothes (fleece, warm jackets etc.)
- you will be cold and wet!
- Warm hat and gloves
- Umbrella
- Plastic bags/trug/plastic box to put all your wet equipment into
- Cash (if you want to purchase food and drink at the event)

Did you buy a t-shirt?

If you have pre-purcahsed a Beast Race finishers t-shirt you will need to pick it up at the event shop on the day (we are unable to post out afterwards)

Professional Event Photos

My Bib Number professional event photographers are joining us this year! They are the best in the biz and are experts in capturing the most epic race photos. There will be an official finish line photo booth for everyone to get their free finisher's photo and they are offering you a £5 off voucher and the opportunity to catch their early bird special on all your professional obstacle photos HERE!!

Mud & Hygeine

The course and obstacles will involve travelling through mud, bog and water in wild and natural environments, there is an inherent risk of mud or water borne infection, we strongly recommend you keep your head out of the mud and bog areas and wash your hands with soap and water before eating and drinking – There are hand wash stations at the water station and at the finish line.

Location

Knockburn Sports Loch, Strachan, Banchory, AB31 6LL

Google map location

Weather

The venue is often windy and exposed, there is very limited marquee space - Be ready for anything!

Weather forecast

Facilities

Parking
Please note that it  is on grass and may be wet and slippery!

Where to leave valuables
There is a secure key & ID document drop at registration, which is very close to the car park, so you can leave all your other items in the car.

Water Station
Drinking water is available just after the halfway point on the course and at the finish.

Toilets
There will be plenty of toilets close to the start line including disabled access toilets

Disabled Access
The event base area is on flat cut grass that may be soft depending on previous weather. Disabled parking is on grass close to the event base.  Some obstacles will be accessible for viewing if you have limited mobility. Disabled toilets are provided. Please contact us if you have specific questions.

Food
There’s a feast after the Beast! Available to purchase is a fine selection of hot food and real coffee. Please bring cash as the data connection doesn't allow for easy card payments!

Spectators, Children & Dogs

Children
Feel free to bring your family, there is some great spectating to be had! However, for their own safety you must not allow children access onto the course or obstacles at anytime before, during or after the race.

Dogs
Sorry, please leave the dogs at home. The Beast Race locations are situated on  sporting/event facilities and the venue owners kindly asked that no dogs are permitted onsite. The event base will be a very busy area with loud music.

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