Rules, terms & conditions
These rules, terms and conditions ("Terms & Conditions") apply to events organized by Other Buns International AB ("Organizer").
1. General
1.1 By signing up (yourself or other participants) you are required to know, understand and follow all the Terms & Conditions. If you register a person other than yourself, you are responsible for ensuring that this person has read, approves and follows the Organizer's Terms & Conditions. When registering, you must provide the information specified as mandatory for the event in question. By submitting your registration, you ensure that the information you have provided is correct.
1.2 Participation is at your own risk. Toughest disclaims all liability for damages caused to the participants and/or their equipment. If any participant and/or their equipment are damaged or lost, the Organizer is not responsible. We recommend all participants to have insurance for this kind of activity.
1.3 There will be a marked path along the course. The path must be followed and it is not allowed to step outside the course markings.
1.4 Participants are expected to show good sportsmanship throughout the event. If someone needs help, help them!
1.5 If you get injured, or if you see someone getting injured during the event you are required to call for the Organizer's team’s attention.
1.6 The minimum age to participate is 18 years unless specified otherwise. Underage participants must submit an application with signed approval from their parents or legal guardians. The application must be approved by the Organizer's team before participation.
1.7 Alcohol and drugs are strictly forbidden while participating. If suspected to be under the influence, the Organizer may disqualify you and abort your participation.
1.8 Drugs that are classified as doping are strictly forbidden.
1.9 You will receive a timing chip in your starting envelope. This chip is used for time tracking and must be returned to the Organizer after the event. It should be attached around your ankle, preferably covered by your socks to prevent loss. If the chip is not returned, the Organizer reserves the right to charge you a fine of 400 SEK (or equivalent local fee).
2. Payment and right of withdrawal
2.1 All registrations are final and can not be withdrawn. The Organizer will not refund any registration, regardless of reason. However, the ticket may be transferred to someone else (see section 3, Changes).
2.2 Payment is done through one of our payment providers. Accepted payment methods include (but not limited to) credit cards, invoice and Swish. You will be charged as soon as the purchase has been completed. If you purchase your ticket(s) from a third party partner, payment is processed by them.
2.3 Prices are specified in the local currency of the country where the event will take place (unless otherwise stated). All prices are including VAT.
2.4 You will receive a confirmation e-mail when your purchase has been completed. The confirmation e-mail is your ticket and is sent as soon as the payment has been approved. Please contact us if you have not received a confirmation within 24 hours. If you've purchased your ticket through a third party partner, processing times may be longer. You will receive information separately in such case.
3. Changes
3.1 All changes to your registration must be made 1 week before the event at latest. All requests after that point will not be processed. Changes require the service "Changes & Transfers" to be purchased and only includes change of participant details. Change of event is not possible.
3.2 The Organizer reserves the right to change and adapt the event at any time, regardless of cause. Adjustments may include, but are not limited to: date, time and event format. The participant is aware that each event is different and that local adaptations/deviations may occur due to current circumstances.
3.3 An event map will be published before the event. This map should be considered as a general overview. Contents, order and layout may be changed for the actual event.
3.4 The Organizer reserves the right to cancel the event. If an event is canceled due to circumstances outside of the Organizer's control, such as, but not limited to, natural disasters, climate/weather, diseases, outbreaks etc, there will be no refund of ticket fees or other costs such as travel, hotel, gear etc.
4. Personal data
4.1 The organizer will hire professional photographers on every single event. Both pictures and film will be captured. As a participant, you give your permission for the organizer to use this material in whatever way they want. This also includes third party partners, such as (but not limited to) timing partners and sponsor partners.
4.2 In addition to important information regarding your event or ticket, the Organizer may send occasional marketing e-mails. By signing up you accept to receive these types of correspondence.
4.3 As a participant you grant the Organizer permission to store and process the submitted personal information and that your name is visible in participant lists, such as but not limited to, start and results lists.
4.4 The Organizer's privacy policy applies to these Terms & Conditions. Read the full policy here (https://www.toughest.se/en/privacy-policy/).
5. Organizer
Other Buns International AB
Org.nr: 556822-5667
Vattenverksvägen 44, 212 21 MALMÖ, SWEDEN
6. Contact
Any questions or complaints can be directed to info@toughest.se. Please provide your registration id when you contact us.
7. Other
These Terms & Conditions are under regular review and the Organizer reserves the right to update them at any time.
Do I need to be in shape to run an obstacle course race?
No, you do not need to be fit to run Toughest. You decide how easy or hard your race experience is going to be. Our races are designed so that everyone, regardless of fitness and training level can complete them according to their own abilities. Run the race in your own pace and walk/rest if you need to. The important part is to challenge yourself and expand your comfort zone. Mental strength and grit is more important than physical strength.
Too difficult? Skip the obstacle or take the penalty round (a short jog).
Too easy? Try our unique “Fast Lanes,” which are more challenging alternatives to the standard obstacles.
Need help and support on the course? Run with your friends, colleagues or family and help each other out to beat the obstacles.
We offer the following race types:
- Main: The full, award-winning experience. (ca. 8 km)
- Xplore: No pressure, just have fun! Perfect for beginners or those looking for a lighter challenge. (ca. 4 km)
- Family: Fun for your entire family and friend group. Not ready for Main or Xplore? Then Family is the race for you! From 5 years or older. (ca. 2 km)
- Double Distance: Can't get enough? Run 2 laps on our Main race!
Read more about the differences.
However, if time tracking and competitive results are important to you, or if you wish to run in our competition classes, you must be physically fit.
Do I need to be able to swim when I run your obstacle courses?
Ability to swim is not a requirement, but it is however recommended if you want to complete all obstacles on courses containing water obstacles. Distance in the water varies and can be up to 20 m (note that water is only present on selected races). We do our best to place the race track in shallow water so that everyone can pass, regardless of swimming ability.
If you are unsure, you can always skip the water obstacle and continue the race. It is your responsibility to assess your abilities. Do not hesitate to contact us for guidance.
All children are offered a life vest before larger water obstacles on our Family and Xplore races.
Is there an age limit for obstacle course racing?
MAIN RACE & XPLORE
To safely complete the race, participants need to have a good understanding of their own abilities and continuously make risk assessments on how to overcome the obstacles. For this reason, the official age limit is 18 years at the time of the race.
We allow younger participants in the following cases:
- From 13 years old if the participant runs in adult company (who is thereby responsible for the minor on the course).
- From 16 years old if the participant runs without adult company.
In both cases, an application must be submitted via the form provided during registration. However, we recommend that you do this before signing up.
Application for minors
Important: All children have different prerequisites and maturity levels. Before signing up, it is therefore important that the guardian ensures that the child can safely complete the race without putting themselves or other participants at risk.
FAMILY
Our Family race is available from 5 years old, based on birth year. All minor participants must run in adult company (who is thereby responsible for all minors in the team).
No separate application needs to be submitted if the participant runs in adult company. The following conditions are approved in conjunction with registration:
The adults in the team are responsible for minor participants and must also ensure that the guardians of all minors have given their consent.
Younger participants are allowed to run by themselves in the following cases:
- If the participant is 16 years of age or older at the time of the race and has had their application approved.
We recommend that the application is submitted before registration.
Application for minors
Do I need to run with kids on Toughest Family?
No, you do not need to run with kids. Our family race is for everyone and is popular amongst solo runners, friend groups and companies looking for a lighter challenge. Perfect if you're unsure and want to try obstacle course racing for the first time!
Is Toughest a good race for kids?
Yes! Toughest is a fun and challenging race for children of all ages. Toughest Family and Toughest Xplore have shorter courses and many obstacles are adjusted so that kids kan participate. Run without pressure or time tracking. Just have fun on our obstacles and enjoy some outdoor quality time! When you cross the finish line, you have gathered loads of memories and a well-deserved medal around your neck.
Are there any risks involved in obstacle course racing?
Obstacle course racing (OCR) is more challenging than other traditional sports, but as long as you take it easy on the course and are aware of your own abilities, you will cross the finish line with a smile on your face. We do our absolute best to give you the most safe and memorable experience possible. With experience from organizing races for over 220.000 runners over the years, we have acquired the knowledge and skill to create an experience where you can feel safe.
Learn more about common injuries for beginners and how to avoid them.
Can I run the race as a beginner?
Of course! Toughest has many races suitable for beginners. Toughest Family and Toughest Xplore are perfect if you're trying obstacle course racing (OCR) for the first time, or if you're looking for a lighter challenge.
Shorter courses, no time tracking, unlimited retries and the hardest obstacles are removed. You are in control of your race experience and decide how hard or easy it should be. When you're ready we encourage you yo try the Toughest Main race.
Have a go and discover that you're tougher than you think!
Read more: Do I need to be in shape to run an obstacle course race?
