3000 hardy trail runners headed to Traquair House, Innerleithen, in the Scottish Borders, for The Mighty Deerstalker, the biggest and the toughest ‘do it in Tweed’ themed night run to be staged in the UK, when it returned in force yesterday with The Double Stalker, a new character building two lap option (double distance, double obstacles and double 1824ft ascent!).
Having been forced to cancel the 2018 edition due to severe snow conditions, Rat Race Adventure Sports were delighted to confirm that The Mighty Deerstalker, with its energy sapping natural and manmade obstacles and lung busting ascents, was back on their event calendar in 2019.
Jim Mee, MD of Rat Race Adventure Sports, said: “We’re thrilled to be back for 2019 after our hiatus caused by the unseasonably extreme weather of March 2018. With our biggest field ever, it is clear that the event is much loved and cherished. When we set out to create the legend of the ‘Stalker back in ‘06, we never thought it would become quite as legendary as it has. Long live the notorious Mighty Deerstalker!”
Some quotes from those who took part :
“9 of the most brutal miles I’ve ever done, but some of the best! I loved it!”
“This was a crazy tough course of never ending steep hills, wading through freezing rivers and pretty much a vertical scree slope. It is an amazing night run with great atmosphere.”
“I have to say these Rat Race events are so well organised. They think of everything and make sure you’re well looked after. I highly recommend this event, a real test of endurance and mental capacity.”
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