Running Scared 2014

Overview

Think you’d be okay in The Walking Dead? Pretty sure you’d keep your cool in the American Horror Story house? Do you chortle at freakiest bits in Insidious? Then Running Scared might be for you.

Basically, Running Scared is a fun run. At night. Through an obstacle course. Filled with terrifying sights, sounds and what-the-hell-is-that creatures leaping out from the shadows. What’s not to love? It’s 8km long, and you’ll run, jump, climb, swim and generally freak out. It’s a full-on workout, similar to Tough Mudder or the Color Run, except those don’t promise to make you fear for your life.

As well as the obstacle course lifted straight out of an Argento film, there’s a dress-up competition for the most weirdly dressed competitor, though organisers stress you don’t wear your brand spankin’ new Nikes, because you’re going to get dirty.

Registration is essential, so get in quicker than your favourite jump scare for a freaky night of frightful fitness.