What makes KORC Events different?

Unlike a conventional race where the fastest runner wins, KORC events are designed to reward:

• Teamwork
• Strategy
• Problem solving
• Adventure
• Fun
• Community spirit

Participants don't simply follow a marked course—they become part of an interactive story.

The flagship event – KORC 24

The organisation's signature event is KORC 24, a 24-hour relay challenge held at Greenhills Touring Site in Bearley, near Stratford-upon-Avon. Teams (or pairs and solo entrants) complete a series of approximately 12 themed running routes ranging from 1 to 12 miles. Each route includes its own challenge or puzzle, with progress contributing towards completing a larger team objective. The weekend also includes camping and social activities before the competitive element begins.

The experience

Rather than focusing purely on racing, KORC builds an immersive weekend around:

• Story-driven themed runs
• GPS-guided trail adventures
• Treasure hunts and puzzles
• Team challenges
• Character-building activities
• Funfair-style games
• Camping
• Evening entertainment
• A relaxed, welcoming atmosphere

Every team works together to complete the stories before assembling a final character or puzzle to officially finish the event.

Who the events are for

KORC events are designed to be accessible to a broad range of runners, including:

• First-time trail runners
• Social running groups
• Ultra runners
• Adventure racers
• Friends looking for a memorable weekend
• Mixed-ability teams

Because routes vary in distance, teams can divide the workload according to each member's strengths.

Core values

From the event material, KORC places a strong emphasis on:

• Safety
• Inclusivity
• Creativity
• Humour
• Community
• Volunteer-led organisation
• Making every participant feel part of the story

The organisers encourage participants to socialise, camp together and enjoy the experience rather than simply race from start to finish.

Overall

KORC Events occupies a niche somewhere between:

• a trail race,
• an escape room,
• an adventure race,
• a relay event,
• and an outdoor festival.

The focus is on creating memorable experiences where every runner contributes to a shared adventure rather than simply recording the fastest time.