World's Biggest 5K Obstacle Course Returns To Southampton!

If you’re looking for something to get your blood pumping this Summer, then look no further, as the world’s biggest 5k obstacle course is set to return to Southampton for its fifth successive year!

The obstacle course, which has been inspired by the immensely popular television shows Total Wipeout and It’s a Knockout, comprises of giant inflatables - meaning you can slide, jump, run and dodge your way to the finish line! The Gung Ho! course even has obstacles such as ‘The Wall’, ‘Danger Zone’ and the ‘Final Countdown’, that have been specifically designed to get your adrenaline pumping.

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We’re working extremely hard to make each event fresh and exciting, so that even if you have taken part before, going Gung-Ho! in 2020 will be even more exciting than it was the first time.

Gung Ho! is like no other 5K event in the UK as it is not about speed, toughness and endurance, but about having fun and challenging yourself and we provide everything to make that happen.
— Event Director, Alan Brown

How you can get involved…

Registration is now open for the course, which returns to Southampton Common on Saturday 20th June 2020. More than 250,000 people have taken part in the event since it started in 2015… so what are you waiting for?

You can register online by simply clicking here. The entry fee also includes a bib with a race number, plus a Gung-Ho! T-shirt and headband.

The event is perfect for families, friends and colleagues to take part together in completing the Gung Ho! Challenge on a fun-filled day that is like no other. The only stipulation is entrants must be at least 4ft tall.
— Event Director, Alan Brown

Competition Time! Win a Family Pass!

Gung Ho! are offering a family pass to one of our Country Child readers! All you need to do is head over to any of our Country Child Social pages, Like one of our social media pages (Instagram, Facebook or Twitter), share and like the Gung Ho posts and finally leave a comment with your best family team name, to be in with a chance to win!

The closing date for this is 1st May 2020, so don’t delay! Good luck!