Coronavirus update
ALL 2020 Beast Races Postponed until 2021


Dear Beast Racers

Due to the ongoing coronavirus situation, the difficult decision has been made to postpone all 2020 Beast Races until 2021. This hasn’t been an easy decision for us, but we believe it’s the right one.

As you have already booked your place, your ticket will automatically be moved to the new 2021 date – we can’t wait to see you there!

Please note, ticket holders for ages 4 -12 at the Loch Ore event will automatically receive a refund as the children’s events have not yet been rescheduled

All Beast Race ticket holders have been emailed with information specific to their event and all ticketing options – If you can’t see this email in your inbox please check your spam folder.

The new Beast Race dates are:

Loch Ore 12km & 6km – Saturday 5th June 2021
Loch Ness 10km – Saturday 28th August 2021
Banchory 10km – Saturday 25th September 2021

Together with our Scottish health charity partner, Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland, our venues and event partners, we believe postponing all our Beast Race events until 2021 is the best way to keep everyone safe. This also means we can run a financially and ethically responsible event next year that will support our local communities, suppliers, volunteers and our charity partner without compromising the future of the Beast Race.

Above all, the Beast Race is for you – the participants. We want to put on the best show possible for you and we simply don’t think that is achievable this year.

You can make a difference

We need your help to support Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland right now. They’re losing £500,000 a month because events like the Beast Races are postponed. At the same time, they’ve seen an 80% increase in demand for their lifeline services, helping those most at risk of coronavirus.

If things don’t change, their essential support services could be forced to close in a matter of months. But you can make a difference. You can help us support our amazing charity partner by:

1.     Holding on to your ticket for next year. By keeping your ticket and joining us at next year’s event, you’ll help make sure Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland get the vital funds they need right now.

2.     Continuing your fundraising. If you have signed up for a charity place, please continue your fantastic fundraising efforts and raise as much money as you can.

3.     Taking part in Release the Beast. Tackle a virtual Beast challenge from your own home or garden! Set up your very own lockdown Beast course, challenge yourself and get fundraising online:  https://chss.org.uk/release-the-beast

By keeping your ticket for next year, you’ll be helping to make sure vulnerable people across Scotland get the support they desperately need right now – thank you.

If, however, this option doesn’t work for you can request a refund via a link in the email that has been sent to you. Please note, ticket holders for ages 4 -12 will automatically receive a refund as the children’s events have not yet been rescheduled.

We promise the Beast Race WILL bounce back bigger, better and beastlier in 2021!

Thank you for your patience, understanding and support – look after one another and keep those hands squeaky clean!

The Beast Race team

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