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WOODHALL ESTATE, HERTFORDSHIRE WELCOMES SCENES OF MUDDY FUN AT THE INAUGURAL GLADIATOR GAMES

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On Saturday 13thSeptember, the newest and most exciting obstacle race, The Gladiator Games, launched in Woodhall Estate, Hertfordshire seeing over 450 competitors take part. 

The Gladiator Games is designed for those who have never completed a 5km, let alone run an obstacle course and the emphasis was on fun, lots of mud and the odd Gladiator to up the tempo along the way.

Sarah King, Director at Gladiator Events says: “It was fantastic to see so many first-timers taking part in the Gladiator Games. The aim of the race was to see people having fun and a laugh with their mates, and with the Gladiators. Having taken part, everyone is keen to come again next year!”

Participants made their way through giant mud baths, slippery soap-sudded water slides, paintball and foam zones all while trying to dodge past the Gladiators with their pugil sticks. The race finished in an arena where spectators cheered on their friends and family as they completed their final challenges before crossing the finish line.

“The British Red Cross was thrilled to be supporting such a unique and fun event. Everyone that took part was having fun and getting active in the great outdoors. Many of the participants raised money for the Red Cross which was fantastic and we would like to thank them for their efforts both with sponsorship as well as getting past the Gladiators!” says Cathy Curtis, Senior Community Fundraiser.

The Gladiator Games will be taking place for the second year in April 2015 and will again be set over two distances of 5K and 10K and revolve around human interaction with the Gladiators. To pre-register the next Gladiator Games in April 2015, visit www.thegladiatorgames.co.uk

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The Gladiator Games

  • The Gladiator Games launched June 2014 with the first event taking place on Saturday 13th September at Woodhall Estate, Hertfordshire.
  • Prices ranged from £28 for 5km entry and £32 for 10km entry.
  • Your entry ticket includes: Winner’s medal, event t-shirt, free car parking and water stations on the route.
  • Website address: www.thegladiatorgames.co.uk

The British Red Cross

  • The British Red Cross helps people in crisis, whoever and wherever they are. We are part of a global voluntary network, responding to conflicts, natural disasters and individual emergencies.
  • The British Red Cross enables vulnerable people in the UK and abroad to prepare for and withstand emergencies in their own communities. And when the crisis is over, we help them to recover and move on with their lives.

For more information or images of The Gladiator Games, please contact Laura Kettle at lk@laura-kettle.com or 07980 757482.

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