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THIS IS ABOUT SURVIVAL!
KILLRUDDERY ESTATE, BRAY, CO.WICKLOW
THE CONCEPT
Not distance.
Not pace.
Not speed.
Survival.
A 12-hour last person standing battle on a relentless 5KM obstacle course.
The Challenge
Outlast every other participant. Each lap tests stamina, grit and mental strength.
The Format
The conch shell starts the race. It sounds every hour, on the hour.
That’s your cue to go again.
The Rule
Not back before the next conch? You’re out. Simple. Brutal. Unforgiving.
Every lap becomes a mental battle.
Every decision matters.
Finish a lap early? Now you decide:
Stay at the start line and prepare?
or
Return to your personal aid station to recover, refuel and reset?
Every lap becomes a mental battle. Every decision matters.
You can tap out at any point - but only those still standing after 12 hours earn the right to say they made it thru’!
THE COURSE
A 5KM Hell & Back course repeated again and again and again.​​​
Natural Terrain
Signature Obstacles
Deep Fatigue
It's not about a single fast lap -
but the ability to keep going when everything hurts.​​
Inspired by the legendary backyard ultra format -
but with the twist of Hell & Back obstacles!!
START/FINISH AREA & BASE SETUP
The heart of Hell & Back Endure.
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The Start / Finish line sits at the centre of the site, with personal aid stations, camping and car parking all positioned around it.
You will pass through this arena every single lap.
You will hear the conch every hour.
And yes - you may question your life choices more than once.​​​​​
PERSONAL AID STATIONS
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Every lap brings you back to your base.
Every hour the conch sends you out again.
Gold Circle
Closest possible position to the Start / Finish zone.
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Maximum efficiency. Minimum wasted steps.
Standard
Located in the shaded blue/grey areas, a short distance further from the arena.
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Each step counts.
Choose your set-up wisely -
your recovery plan is part of the race​​​​​.
REGISTRATION & START TIMES
​Friday 18th September
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17:00 - Camping check-in opens
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20:00 - Final arrival time for camping
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Saturday 19th September
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05:30 - Event registration opens
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06:30 - Registration closes
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07:00 - Hell & Back Endure race start
You must collect your wristband at least 30 minutes before race start.
CAMPING (OPTIONAL)
For the first time at a Hell & Back event -
stay onsite the night before the race!
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1 Night Camping - Fri 18th Sept
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€25 per pitch
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Optional for all race participants
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5m x 5m space per booking
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Your vehicle and tent must fit within your allocated pitch
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Your camping pitch will also become your personal aid station for Saturday’s H&B Endure challenge, giving you easy access to your food, gear and recovery supplies between laps
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Arrival Information
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Camping opens at 17:00 on Fri 18th Sept
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Final arrival time is 20:00
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No camping access will be permitted after this time
Arrive early, set up, relax and settle in -
and wake up ready for battle!
EARLY BIRD PRICE
NOTE: VERY LIMITED CAPACITY FOR THIS EVENT!
Price include: ​
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Parking for one vehicle (additional vehicles can use overflow car park @ €10 per vehicle - pay on the day)
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Mandatory €6 Personal Accident Insurance Fee
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Finisher's Reward:
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The Hell & Back Endure Finisher’s Medal is not for finishing a race.
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It is for surviving the full 12 hours.
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Only those still standing at the end receive it.
Notes:
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As this is a 12-hour endurance event, it is not really suitable for spectators.
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There are no timing chips so use your watch to pace yourself on each lap!
H&B ENDURE - 12HR CHALLENGE LOCATION
Killruddery Estate
Southern Cross Road
Bray
Co. Wicklow
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Eircode: A98 W9F2
OUR PARTNERS
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