True Grit vs Wolf Run : distance, stations, prix et difficulté comparés (2026-27)

True Grit is an Australian-owned obstacle course race created by members of the Australian special forces and designed for everyday Australians. Events have been held in New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria, South Australia and Western Australia; upcoming races include Melbourne (Wildwood) and Sydney (Lower Portland).

The main courses are Half Grit, about 5 km, and Full Grit, about 10 km, with military-inspired obstacles that involve running, crawling and climbing through mud and water. The brand has also run 15 km and 30 km events and a 24-hour enduro in NSW. Minimum ages are 12 for Half Grit and 16 for Full Grit. Runners can enter solo, including a dedicated wave for solo entrants, or as gym and group teams, with a group discount for teams of ten or more. The organisers say it suits racers of all ages and fitness levels, with the 10 km course being the tougher test.

The Wolf Run is an off-road obstacle run in the English Midlands, created and organised by a local farming family led by founder Charlie Moreton. It marked its 15th anniversary in 2026. There are three weekends a year: Spring Wolf and Autumn Wolf at Offchurch Bury near Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, the event's original home, and Summer Wolf at the Stanford Hall estate in Leicestershire.

The main distance is 10K, with a 5K option and Junior Wolf races for younger runners. Courses mix trail running with natural and man-made obstacles: mud, lakes and streams, woodland, ditches and hills, with Stanford Hall known for the 'Mud Sucker'. Runners can take part solo or with friends and family, and the organisers say the event is not about winning. Completing all three seasonal events in one year earns 'Trilogy' status. A separate, obstacle-free Wolf Trails series offers trail runs.