DURARE vs Nuts Challenge: distance, stations, price & difficulty compared (2026-27)
DURARE has 4 upcoming events in 1 country (entry £40–£80); Nuts Challenge has 1 upcoming event in 1 country. Data from 5 event listings, updated daily.
Verdict
Both are rated Intermediate. DURARE has more upcoming events (4 in 1 country vs 1 in 1 country).
Outdoor sandbag fitness race: 8 x 60 reps, each with a 600 m run
Notoriously muddy 5 km lapped obstacle course at Henfold Lakes, Surrey.
Key differences
- DifficultyDURARE: IntermediateNuts Challenge: Intermediate
- Upcoming eventsDURARE: 4 events in 1 countryNuts Challenge: 1 event in 1 country
DURARE vs Nuts Challenge side by side
Next DURARE races
- DURARE Strong 2026 · 28 Nov 2026
- DURARE at the Track Oakengates 2027 · 13 Mar 2027
- DURARE at the Rugby Club 2027 · 26 Jun 2027
Next Nuts Challenge races
- Winter Nuts Challenge 2027 · 6 Mar 2027
What is DURARE?
DURARE (Race Durare) is an outdoor fitness race in England that is run while carrying a weighted sandbag. Its events take place around Telford and Shropshire, at venues such as CrossFit Telford, Oakengates Leisure Centre and a rugby club, and it is organised by Race Durare Ltd.
The race has eight blocks. In each one, athletes complete 60 reps of a movement and then a 600 m run: burpees, bear crawls, thrusters, lunges, box step-overs, seated twists, squats and ground-to-overheads. Athletes enter solo or as pairs in the DURARE Pro or Open division, with 55+ categories. Sandbag weights range from 7.5 kg to 25 kg depending on division and gender. With no built-in rest, DURARE is aimed at hybrid athletes, gym users and runners, and many entrants come from the CrossFit and HYROX communities.
Frequently asked questions
Is DURARE harder than Nuts Challenge?
Both are rated Intermediate, so neither is clearly harder on paper.
How many DURARE and Nuts Challenge races are coming up?
Race.Fitness lists 4 upcoming DURARE events in 1 country (United Kingdom) and 1 upcoming Nuts Challenge event in 1 country (United Kingdom).
Is DURARE or Nuts Challenge cheaper to enter?
Entry prices for upcoming events: DURARE £40–£80; Nuts Challenge not yet published. Prices vary by division, ticket wave and country.
When is the next DURARE or Nuts Challenge race?
The next DURARE event is DURARE Strong 2026 on 28 Nov 2026. The next Nuts Challenge event is Winter Nuts Challenge 2027 on 6 Mar 2027.
Which is better for beginners, DURARE or Nuts Challenge?
Both DURARE and Nuts Challenge need a base of running and strength fitness. Check each event’s divisions: most offer an open or team option that is easier than the pro or elite level.