The Christmas Caper is a challenging mostly off-road event including some difficult terrain. Depending on the weather, the course may include wading through water, avoiding branches and negotiating mud.  It’s great fun, but please ensure you have the required level of fitness to complete the course. Some walking is expected but please remember this is a run not a walk and we reserve the right to withdraw runners from the race who have not made sufficient progress through checkpoints. Trail shoes are essential.

Race number collection will be from 9:30 am on the day.  Please fill in the reverse of your number with your details, emergency contact and any medical conditions. Timing chips are on the reverse of the race numbers.

The Caper often sells out so book in plenty of time.  Fancy dress is optional!

EVENT LOCATION:  Torrington Rugby Club, Hatchmoor Road, Torrington.  No parking on site but almost opposite at Simon Plastics and other roads on the Hatchmoor Industrial Estate, postcode: EX38 7HP What3Words ///invisible.simulations.scream or at the school sports car park a few minutes’ walk down the road; use EX38 7BU or What3Words ///unwind.seriously.oldest or if you wish to park in the town, the main car park is one mile from race HQ in South Street, EX38 8AE What3Words ///foster.phones.suffice (RingGo parking paymnet number 54516, there's loos at this car park too!).

Registration/number collection starts 9.30 am

Briefing 10:50
Race start time 11:00 am
Minimum age on day is 17

Entry fee: £20 affiliated and £22 unaffiliated

(Affiliated runners UK Athletics, England Athletics, etc., please bring your affiliation card or details on your phone to registration.)

Showers should be available post-race.

Refreshments will be available to purchase at HQ and the adjacent Rugby Club bar will be open from around midday.

Prizes!
Top 3 Female
Top 3 Male
Vet Female and Male 40+, 50+, 60+
Prizes for first three overall and first place only in each Vet Age Category, on gun time.  One prize per person, i.e., if you are in the top 3 overall and you’re a Vet, the Vet prize goes to the next person in that category.