Run The Grim Reaper 2027

Grimsthorpe Castle, Bourne, PE10 0LY · grimsthorpe.co.uk

Saturday 22 May 2027

• 100 and 70 miles: 7am
• 40 miles: 8am
• 10-mile day: 10am
• 10-mile night: 9pm

The 70 and 100-mile races have a strict cut-off of 28 hours. The 40-mile race has a strict cut-off of 27 hours.

40, 70 and 100-mile solo races

Mandatory kit applies from 6pm. Before 6pm you are free to carry what you want. Everyone starting a lap after 6pm MUST be carrying all mandatory kit, and we will be checking anyone we feel isn't carrying the right gear.

• Fully charged mobile phone with the numbers for the Race Medic and Race Directors
• Survival blanket (1.4m x 2m minimum)
• Head torch or primary light source, minimum 75 lumens
• Back-up light source
• Long-sleeved baselayer, separate to what you start in
• Waterproof jacket
• Water bladder, vest or bottle carrying a minimum of 1 litre

10-mile night and relay runners after 6pm

• Head torch or chest torch

There will be a well-stocked running shop on site should you forget anything.

Cupless race: bring your own cup. Cups will be available to buy on the day.

Ultra-distance runners are expected to be self-sufficient and manage their own supplies. You are welcome to bring a tent or shelter to set up near the start and finish.

There is an aid station at mile 5 stocked with limited snacks and water, with a toilet alongside it.

Hot food and hot and cold drinks are available to buy at the start and finish from 8am until 2pm on Saturday.

Fully qualified medics are on site throughout the event.

Pacers (70 and 100 miles only)

Permitted from mile 50, on foot only, one pacer per runner at any one time. Runners are responsible for the actions of their pacers.

Crew

You are welcome to walk the whole course, but a crew point is only permitted at the start and finish. Anyone found breaking this rule will be disqualified.

Spectators

Entry to the estate is £5 per adult and £2.50 per child, 100% of which goes to the Grimsthorpe & Drummond Castle Trust Limited (registered charity 507478). Walk the whole course to cheer runners on, grab food and drink, and the adventure playground will be open.

Runners are permitted to camp on site on the Friday and Saturday nights. The camp area is close to the start and finish line, making it ideal for storing supplies for the race.

Strictly no fires or BBQs.

• Follow the marked course at all times. Cutting the course means instant disqualification.
• Bib numbers on the front of your shirt or shorts, visible at all times.
• No stashing food or supplies on the course.
• Littering means instant disqualification, and that includes the car park after the event. Respect the outdoors and the time and cost of clearing YOUR rubbish.
• Carry mandatory kit at all times once it applies.
• Comply with all instructions given at the race briefing.
• If you can't finish, you MUST inform the race directors.
• Walking poles are permitted.
• Dogs are welcome in the 10-mile solo races only. This is not a canicross event: start at the back, be comfortable not racing, and keep dogs on a lead as there is livestock on the estate.
• 10-mile races: no under 16s. Ultra distances: no under 18s.

There's no official qualification standard, but we suggest:

• 40 miles: comfortable running 15 to 20 miles.
• 70 miles: comfortable with marathon to 50km distances.
• 100 miles: you have completed 50+ miles within the last year with a finish of at least 13 hours.

Not sure? Pop into the shop in Stamford and talk it through with us.

If you need to withdraw for any reason we are unable to offer a refund. You can defer your place to 2028 up to four weeks before the race (23 April 2027). After this our race-day costs, which are based on numbers, have been incurred.

You can also transfer your place to another runner: email hello@bogdogrunning.co.uk with their details. Transfers after 26 April incur a £5 admin fee.

Should the 2028 event not go ahead due to unforeseen circumstances, your deferral is void and no refunds will be given.

You cannot change the distance you selected on entry. Enter the 100 and stop at 70 and you're a DNF; enter the 70, finish and feel good, and you can't upgrade to the 100.

I accept the following terms for my own entry. I also accept the terms on behalf of any other participants I am entering in this event, all of whom have been provided with a copy of these terms and accept them: I declare that the information I give is complete and correct. I understand and agree that I participate in this event at my own risk and that I must rely on my own ability in dealing with all hazards. I am aware that the function of the marshals is only to indicate direction and that I must decide if the movement is safe. I agree that no liability whatsoever shall be attached to the promoter, promoting club, meeting sponsor(s) or member of the promoting club in respect of any injury, loss or damage suffered by me on or by reason of the event, however caused. I consent to publication of my name, club, race category, race number, finishing time and race position in race pre-entry and results lists.