Minimum Age

Children aged 10 on 8th June 2024 will be able to participate in H&B Family 8KM when accompanied by an parent or guardian. 

 

Please note that you will be doing the H&B 8KM Adult course so there may be some obstacles that you decide, on approach, are not suitable for your child. If so, please walk your child around the obstacle and onto the next - you will always have the option to walk around any obstacle your are uncomfortable with.

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Swimming Requirements
The H&B Family 8KM course usually has a number of water obstacles in the SPLASH ZONE section on the Lake in the heart of Killruddery, which may include Pontoon Mania, Water Jump and Splashdown Slide.

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From a water safety perspective, everyone is fitted with a buoyancy aid when they get in the vicinity of the Lake, while our team of lifeguards patrol both from in the water on kayaks and from the bank.

 

If you or your child is a non-swimmer or doesn't like water, you obviously don't have to do this section and will be directed around it. 
 
Specators can walk up to Splash Zone - simply follow the signs along the road from the Lambing Shed. Please note that the Lake is in the heart of Killruddery and approx. 15 min walk from the Event Village - so you will need to be quick afterwards if you want to get back and see everyone cross the Finish Line.

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Start Times

Unlike, say a marathon, there is not one big, mass start at HELL & BACK - instead there are a number of starting waves throughout the day with 250-400 HellRaisers in each. You choose your preferred wave start time when you register and can double check this on the Start Time Checker.

There are only two H&B Family 8KM waves on Sat 8th June and these are at 15:!0 and 15:30 so you can choose one of these start times when registering.

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Car Parking

Weather permitting, all parking for HELL & BACK will be either onsite in Killruddery or in the nearby IDA Business Park on Southern Cross Road. Pre-Paid Parking is available during registration at €9 per car (bring QR code). Pay on Day available @ €10 cash per car.

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Insurance

Personal Accident Cover is included in the registration fee of all participants. This cover may include benefits in the event of you incurring an injury.

 

Finisher's T-shirt

You can collect up your exclusive "I Made it Thru' HELL & BACK" T-shirt at the Finish Line.

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Start Time Checker
Find out all you need to know about your registration, including the time you are allowed access the venue, your Wave Start Time and T-Shirt Size, via our Start Time Checker.
 
Can I Change My Start Time?
There are only two H&B Family start times at this event (15:10 and 15:30) so it is not therefore possible to change start times between the two.
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Can't Take Part?
If you cannot take part, email registrations@aliveoutside.ie and we will try to move you to another H&B Family event. Please note that, within 2 weeks of an event, it is not posssible to transfer you to another one. 

 

Unfortunately it is not possible to refund you for your H&B Family ticket at any stage.  
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Wristband Collection
You must register and collect your Wristband AT LEAST 30 minutes before your allocated Wave Start Time.
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Risk of Infectious Diseases
Killruddery is a working farm so be fully aware of Infectious Diseases. If you experience any symptoms after the event, contact your GP immediately. Find out more here.
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Event Village, including Hell's Kitchen
Lots of food and drink options to replenish your energy before and after your H&B run.
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Course Closing Times

8KM: The course closes at 18:30 so all participants have 3 hrs 00 mins to complete 8KM.

 

The site closes at 19:00 so please make sure you bring all your belongings with you as you leave.

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Accommodation Options

If you're looking to stay overnight in Wicklow, then make sure you check out the Wicklow Tourism website for a full list of accommodation, including The Martello Hotel on Bray's Seafront!

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FAQs

For more detailed information, visit our main FAQ page.

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