Brutal Bagshot 2026
Saturday 24 January 2026
A very wet, hilly 5km or 10km trail/OCR-style race on MOD land
5km Distance
£24.80
Early bird
10km Distance
£26.40
Early bird
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Event Details
📅 Key Information
Date: Saturday 24 January 2026
Start Time: 10:00 (both distances)
Registration Opens: 08:15
Distances: 5km (single lap) or 10km (two laps)
👥 Age Limits
5km: Minimum age 10
10km: Minimum age 13
💰 Prices (2026)
Early Bird:
- • 5km: £24.80
- • 10km: £26.40
Standard:
- • 5km: £31.00
- • 10km: £33.00
* Junior prices are cheaper
Location & How to Enter
📍 Race Venue
Location: Army Alpine Driving Training circuit, Bagshot/Deepcut area (MOD land)
Vehicle Entrance: Off The Maultway (B3015)
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Drive up the track to the event arena where parking is available
🎟️ How to Enter
Entries are managed through RaceSignup. Search for "Brutal @ Bagshot"
🥾 What to Wear
January conditions mean cold, wet, muddy terrain with knee-to-waist-deep water!
👟 Footwear
Trail shoes with aggressive grip (fell-style if you have them). Avoid slick road shoes—the course is very wet and hilly with bogs.
👕 Clothing
- • Wicking base layer (long or short sleeve) + lightweight technical top
- • Avoid cotton—it stays heavy and cold when wet
- • Thin thermal top if you feel the cold
- • Lightweight gloves and hat/buff (optional)
- • Tight-fitting shorts or capris (not loose joggers that hold water)
🎒 Post-Race Essentials
- • Warm dry layers and towel
- • Bag/bucket for filthy kit
- • Note: No showers available, only portaloos
🍽️ Race Day Nutrition
Night Before & Breakfast
Evening meal: Normal carb-focused dinner (pasta, rice, potatoes with lean protein). Avoid heavy/fried foods.
Breakfast (07:00-07:30): 2.5-3 hours before 10:00 start
- • Porridge with banana and honey
- • Toast with peanut butter and jam
- • Bagel with light toppings
Aim for easy-to-digest carbs plus a little protein, minimal fat/fibre
60-15 Minutes Before
- • Sip water or light electrolyte drink
- • Small top-up 45-60 mins before: banana, cereal bar, or half an energy bar
- • Avoid chugging large amounts right before start
During the Race
For 5-10km in cool January temperatures, most runners don't need extra fuel mid-race. Take a few sips from on-course water if offered and needed.
Immediately After
Get warm clothes on first! Then within 30-60 minutes:
- • Recovery shake, chocolate milk, yogurt + fruit, sandwich, or flapjack
- • Water or electrolyte drink to re-hydrate
⚠️ Your kit will be soaked—you'll cool quickly but still lose fluid through sweat and breathing
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