Official event websites, charities, training resources and useful places connected with the Tough Smudge journey.
Charities & Fundraising
Prostate Cancer UK
The charity at the heart of Tough Smudge and the reason I want every challenge to count.
Prostate Cancer UK funds research, provides information and support, and campaigns for change. It is the charity I am raising money for throughout the Tough Smudge journey.
Andy's Man Club
Free peer-to-peer support groups helping men talk openly about mental health and difficult times.
ANDYSMANCLUB is a UK men’s suicide-prevention charity offering free peer-led groups where men can talk without judgement, supported by its #ITSOKAYTOTALK message
HomeStart Kirklees
A local family-support charity I know personally, having previously served as one of its trustees.
Home-Start Kirklees supports local families with young children through trained volunteers, practical help and non-judgemental emotional support during difficult periods.
TourDe4
Raising vital funds for cancer charities, including Prostate Cancer UK. One firmly on the Tough Smudge radar for 2027 if it returns.
Tour de 4 was created by Sir Chris Hoy following his Stage 4 prostate cancer diagnosis. With cycling already playing a major part in Tough Smudge training and such a strong connection to the cause, this is an event I would seriously consider taking on in 2027 if Tour de 4 returns.
Useful Links
Adrenalin Shock
A tough North Yorkshire OCR built around the famous Krypton Factor assault course and plenty of mud.
Adrenalin Shock offers 5K and 10K obstacle races near Richmond, combining rough terrain, deep mud and the famous Krypton Factor assault course with a military feel.
Ahotu
A global endurance-event directory for finding races, comparing options and planning future challenges.
Ahotu is a worldwide endurance-race platform covering road running, trail, ultras, triathlon, cycling and more, making it useful for discovering future events.
Backyard Ultra UK
Run 4 miles, on the hour, every hour, until 1 remains
Run 4.167 miles (6.7km) on the hour, every hour. Each lap must be completed in under 60 minutes. Use any leftover time to rest and recover. Keep going until only one runner remains!
Born Survivor
A military-style obstacle course challenge built around mud, teamwork, grit and determination.
Born Survivor is a military assault-course themed event designed by former Royal Marines Commandos, combining rugged terrain, mud and challenging obstacles with teamwork.
British Obstacle Sports
The UK national governing body representing obstacle course racing and ninja sport across the country.
British Obstacle Sports is the UK national governing body for OCR and ninja sport, supporting events, athletes, safety, standards and the development of obstacle sport.
Brutal Run
Tough trail and cross-country races built around hills, mud, water and naturally occurring obstacles.
BRUTAL Runs are hard off-road races using natural terrain rather than built obstacles, with courses known for hills, mud, water, woodland and demanding conditions.
Buy Me A Coffee
The main fundraising focus remains Prostate Cancer UK.
If you’ve enjoyed following the latest Tough Smudge adventure and fancy buying me a coffee after the run, this is the place to do it. No memberships, no extras, no big sales pitch. Just a coffee after an event.
Clothes 2 Order
Enjoy 15% off custom clothing from Clothes2Order with Tough Smudge
Enjoy 15% off with Clothes2Order. I've got hoodies, running shirts, and gear branded up from them, and the quality is great.
First Aid 4 Sports
Where Tough Smudge has sourced the majority of First Aid supplies for the WTM Pit
Firstaid4sport is focussed around providing quality products with excellent product knowledge so that we can give one-to-one advice to customers. Customer service is central to our philosophy as this is something we excel in.
Forest Warrior OCR
A muddy Gloucestershire OCR combining forest trails, hills, swamps, natural terrain and built obstacles.
Forest Warrior OCR takes place around Huntley Estate in Gloucestershire, mixing woodland, rocky paths, swamps, hills and a varied selection of obstacle challenges.
Givestar
My Tough Smudge fundraising page for supporting Prostate Cancer UK throughout the endurance journey.
This is my GiveStar fundraising page for Tough Smudge, where donations support Prostate Cancer UK as I take on Tough Mudder, endurance events and bigger challenges.
INOV8 UK
Brand new addition to the Tough Smudge Kit. MudTalons v2 the boot of choice.
Never heard of INOV8 until Born Survivor where they were a sponsor. Now a Tough Smudge supplier.
Mud Monsters Run
A friendly Sussex mud and obstacle event with inclusive 5K and 10K challenges for runners and teams.
Mud Monsters Run is an independent Sussex obstacle event combining countryside running, mud and man-made and natural obstacles, with accessible 5K and 10K options.
Nuclear Essex
Award-winning muddy obstacle racing at Kelvedon Hatch, Essex, with courses for all levels.
Nuclear Races combines mud, slides, cargo nets and signature obstacles at its Essex venue, with different distances for beginners, experienced racers and endurance runners.
Patreon
Support Tough Smudge through Patreon and help with the practical costs behind the journey.
My Patreon is a way to support Tough Smudge itself, helping with event entries, travel, equipment and content while becoming part of the community following the journey.
Peloton
The training platform that became a major part of my fitness, weight-loss and endurance journey.
Peloton combines connected fitness equipment, expert-led classes and performance tracking across cycling, running, strength and other workouts for training at home or on the move
Prickle Crew
Independent OCR community · Every pace welcome · Founded by Tough Smudge 🦔
ARRIVE SOLO. LEAVE WITH A CREW. You don't have to be the fastest, strongest or most experienced. Just bring yourself. We'll bring the encouragement, the laughs and probably quite a lot of mud.
Ratrace
Extraordinary endurance adventures combining running, trekking, cycling, kayaking and multisport challenges.
Rat Race creates distinctive endurance adventures around the world, from UK ultras and coast-to-coast events to ambitious international expeditions across all seven continents
Resolute Running
Resolute Running aims to deliver events that are inclusive of all runners of any ability, while providing an opportunity for people to push themselves beyond what they thought possible.
Looking to crush your next race? Discover how Resolute Running offers personalised coaching, expert-led training plans, and a supportive community to help runners of all levels hit their goals. Read the full story and lace up your shoes here.
Spartan
A major global OCR series offering progressively harder races from the 5K Sprint through to the Ultra.
Spartan is a global obstacle-racing series with formats including Sprint, Super, Beast and Ultra, combining off-road terrain with strength, endurance and technical obstacles.
Sporttape
I’ve bought this, I’m testing it, and I’ll tell you whether it earns a place in the kit.
SportTape provides kinesiology and sports taping products designed to support training, recovery and endurance sport. I’ve added some to my event kit and will be putting it through its first proper Tough Smudge test at Born Survivor.
Tough Mudder UK
The obstacle course series that started Tough Smudge and now sits at the heart of the journey.
Tough Mudder combines mud, obstacles, physical challenge and camaraderie, with formats ranging from shorter courses to endurance events including World's Toughest Mudder.
Tough Smudge TeeMill Shop
Shop Tough Smudge clothing and merchandise through the official TeeMill store, including Smudge mascot designs, Yorkshire Grit gear and other branded kit.
Official Tough Smudge merchandise featuring Yorkshire Grit branding, Smudge the mascot and designs inspired by the journey.
Trail Blazing Events
Inclusive trail-running events showcasing great landscapes, off-road challenges and supportive racing.
Trail Blazing Events organises welcoming off-road races through striking natural landscapes, with well-marked courses suitable for newcomers, experienced runners and ultra athletes.
Wild Deer Events
Wild Deer Events was born from a simple yet powerful vision: to bring accessible, challenging, and truly enjoyable endurance events to athletes of all abilities.
Wolf Run
A UK off-road challenge mixing woodland, fields, streams, mud and obstacles with a strong team spirit.
The Wolf Run combines wild running through woodland, streams, fields and hills with natural and built obstacles, focusing on challenge, teamwork and the outdoor experience.
Equipment and brands
Clothes 2 Order
Enjoy 15% off custom clothing from Clothes2Order with Tough Smudge
Enjoy 15% off with Clothes2Order. I've got hoodies, running shirts, and gear branded up from them, and the quality is great.
First Aid 4 Sports
Where Tough Smudge has sourced the majority of First Aid supplies for the WTM Pit
Firstaid4sport is focussed around providing quality products with excellent product knowledge so that we can give one-to-one advice to customers. Customer service is central to our philosophy as this is something we excel in.
INOV8 UK
Brand new addition to the Tough Smudge Kit. MudTalons v2 the boot of choice.
Never heard of INOV8 until Born Survivor where they were a sponsor. Now a Tough Smudge supplier.
Peloton
The training platform that became a major part of my fitness, weight-loss and endurance journey.
Peloton combines connected fitness equipment, expert-led classes and performance tracking across cycling, running, strength and other workouts for training at home or on the move
Sporttape
I’ve bought this, I’m testing it, and I’ll tell you whether it earns a place in the kit.
SportTape provides kinesiology and sports taping products designed to support training, recovery and endurance sport. I’ve added some to my event kit and will be putting it through its first proper Tough Smudge test at Born Survivor.
Events and challenges
Adrenalin Shock
A tough North Yorkshire OCR built around the famous Krypton Factor assault course and plenty of mud.
Adrenalin Shock offers 5K and 10K obstacle races near Richmond, combining rough terrain, deep mud and the famous Krypton Factor assault course with a military feel.
Ahotu
A global endurance-event directory for finding races, comparing options and planning future challenges.
Ahotu is a worldwide endurance-race platform covering road running, trail, ultras, triathlon, cycling and more, making it useful for discovering future events.
Backyard Ultra UK
Run 4 miles, on the hour, every hour, until 1 remains
Run 4.167 miles (6.7km) on the hour, every hour. Each lap must be completed in under 60 minutes. Use any leftover time to rest and recover. Keep going until only one runner remains!
Born Survivor
A military-style obstacle course challenge built around mud, teamwork, grit and determination.
Born Survivor is a military assault-course themed event designed by former Royal Marines Commandos, combining rugged terrain, mud and challenging obstacles with teamwork.
British Obstacle Sports
The UK national governing body representing obstacle course racing and ninja sport across the country.
British Obstacle Sports is the UK national governing body for OCR and ninja sport, supporting events, athletes, safety, standards and the development of obstacle sport.
Brutal Run
Tough trail and cross-country races built around hills, mud, water and naturally occurring obstacles.
BRUTAL Runs are hard off-road races using natural terrain rather than built obstacles, with courses known for hills, mud, water, woodland and demanding conditions.
Forest Warrior OCR
A muddy Gloucestershire OCR combining forest trails, hills, swamps, natural terrain and built obstacles.
Forest Warrior OCR takes place around Huntley Estate in Gloucestershire, mixing woodland, rocky paths, swamps, hills and a varied selection of obstacle challenges.
Mud Monsters Run
A friendly Sussex mud and obstacle event with inclusive 5K and 10K challenges for runners and teams.
Mud Monsters Run is an independent Sussex obstacle event combining countryside running, mud and man-made and natural obstacles, with accessible 5K and 10K options.
Nuclear Essex
Award-winning muddy obstacle racing at Kelvedon Hatch, Essex, with courses for all levels.
Nuclear Races combines mud, slides, cargo nets and signature obstacles at its Essex venue, with different distances for beginners, experienced racers and endurance runners.
Ratrace
Extraordinary endurance adventures combining running, trekking, cycling, kayaking and multisport challenges.
Rat Race creates distinctive endurance adventures around the world, from UK ultras and coast-to-coast events to ambitious international expeditions across all seven continents
Resolute Running
Resolute Running aims to deliver events that are inclusive of all runners of any ability, while providing an opportunity for people to push themselves beyond what they thought possible.
Looking to crush your next race? Discover how Resolute Running offers personalised coaching, expert-led training plans, and a supportive community to help runners of all levels hit their goals. Read the full story and lace up your shoes here.
Spartan
A major global OCR series offering progressively harder races from the 5K Sprint through to the Ultra.
Spartan is a global obstacle-racing series with formats including Sprint, Super, Beast and Ultra, combining off-road terrain with strength, endurance and technical obstacles.
Tough Mudder UK
The obstacle course series that started Tough Smudge and now sits at the heart of the journey.
Tough Mudder combines mud, obstacles, physical challenge and camaraderie, with formats ranging from shorter courses to endurance events including World's Toughest Mudder.
Trail Blazing Events
Inclusive trail-running events showcasing great landscapes, off-road challenges and supportive racing.
Trail Blazing Events organises welcoming off-road races through striking natural landscapes, with well-marked courses suitable for newcomers, experienced runners and ultra athletes.
Wild Deer Events
Wild Deer Events was born from a simple yet powerful vision: to bring accessible, challenging, and truly enjoyable endurance events to athletes of all abilities.
Wolf Run
A UK off-road challenge mixing woodland, fields, streams, mud and obstacles with a strong team spirit.
The Wolf Run combines wild running through woodland, streams, fields and hills with natural and built obstacles, focusing on challenge, teamwork and the outdoor experience.
Nutrition
Buy Me A Coffee
The main fundraising focus remains Prostate Cancer UK.
If you’ve enjoyed following the latest Tough Smudge adventure and fancy buying me a coffee after the run, this is the place to do it. No memberships, no extras, no big sales pitch. Just a coffee after an event.
Tough Smudge
Buy Me A Coffee
The main fundraising focus remains Prostate Cancer UK.
If you’ve enjoyed following the latest Tough Smudge adventure and fancy buying me a coffee after the run, this is the place to do it. No memberships, no extras, no big sales pitch. Just a coffee after an event.
Givestar
My Tough Smudge fundraising page for supporting Prostate Cancer UK throughout the endurance journey.
This is my GiveStar fundraising page for Tough Smudge, where donations support Prostate Cancer UK as I take on Tough Mudder, endurance events and bigger challenges.
Patreon
Support Tough Smudge through Patreon and help with the practical costs behind the journey.
My Patreon is a way to support Tough Smudge itself, helping with event entries, travel, equipment and content while becoming part of the community following the journey.
Prickle Crew
Independent OCR community · Every pace welcome · Founded by Tough Smudge 🦔
ARRIVE SOLO. LEAVE WITH A CREW. You don't have to be the fastest, strongest or most experienced. Just bring yourself. We'll bring the encouragement, the laughs and probably quite a lot of mud.
Tough Smudge TeeMill Shop
Shop Tough Smudge clothing and merchandise through the official TeeMill store, including Smudge mascot designs, Yorkshire Grit gear and other branded kit.
Official Tough Smudge merchandise featuring Yorkshire Grit branding, Smudge the mascot and designs inspired by the journey.
Tough Smudge Family
Prickle Crew
Independent OCR community · Every pace welcome · Founded by Tough Smudge 🦔
ARRIVE SOLO. LEAVE WITH A CREW. You don't have to be the fastest, strongest or most experienced. Just bring yourself. We'll bring the encouragement, the laughs and probably quite a lot of mud.
Useful services
Clothes 2 Order
Enjoy 15% off custom clothing from Clothes2Order with Tough Smudge
Enjoy 15% off with Clothes2Order. I've got hoodies, running shirts, and gear branded up from them, and the quality is great.
Adrenalin Shock
A tough North Yorkshire OCR built around the famous Krypton Factor assault course and plenty of mud.
Adrenalin Shock offers 5K and 10K obstacle races near Richmond, combining rough terrain, deep mud and the famous Krypton Factor assault course with a military feel.
Ahotu
A global endurance-event directory for finding races, comparing options and planning future challenges.
Ahotu is a worldwide endurance-race platform covering road running, trail, ultras, triathlon, cycling and more, making it useful for discovering future events.
Backyard Ultra UK
Run 4 miles, on the hour, every hour, until 1 remains
Run 4.167 miles (6.7km) on the hour, every hour. Each lap must be completed in under 60 minutes. Use any leftover time to rest and recover. Keep going until only one runner remains!
Born Survivor
A military-style obstacle course challenge built around mud, teamwork, grit and determination.
Born Survivor is a military assault-course themed event designed by former Royal Marines Commandos, combining rugged terrain, mud and challenging obstacles with teamwork.
British Obstacle Sports
The UK national governing body representing obstacle course racing and ninja sport across the country.
British Obstacle Sports is the UK national governing body for OCR and ninja sport, supporting events, athletes, safety, standards and the development of obstacle sport.
Brutal Run
Tough trail and cross-country races built around hills, mud, water and naturally occurring obstacles.
BRUTAL Runs are hard off-road races using natural terrain rather than built obstacles, with courses known for hills, mud, water, woodland and demanding conditions.
Buy Me A Coffee
The main fundraising focus remains Prostate Cancer UK.
If you’ve enjoyed following the latest Tough Smudge adventure and fancy buying me a coffee after the run, this is the place to do it. No memberships, no extras, no big sales pitch. Just a coffee after an event.
Clothes 2 Order
Enjoy 15% off custom clothing from Clothes2Order with Tough Smudge
Enjoy 15% off with Clothes2Order. I've got hoodies, running shirts, and gear branded up from them, and the quality is great.
First Aid 4 Sports
Where Tough Smudge has sourced the majority of First Aid supplies for the WTM Pit
Firstaid4sport is focussed around providing quality products with excellent product knowledge so that we can give one-to-one advice to customers. Customer service is central to our philosophy as this is something we excel in.
Forest Warrior OCR
A muddy Gloucestershire OCR combining forest trails, hills, swamps, natural terrain and built obstacles.
Forest Warrior OCR takes place around Huntley Estate in Gloucestershire, mixing woodland, rocky paths, swamps, hills and a varied selection of obstacle challenges.
Givestar
My Tough Smudge fundraising page for supporting Prostate Cancer UK throughout the endurance journey.
This is my GiveStar fundraising page for Tough Smudge, where donations support Prostate Cancer UK as I take on Tough Mudder, endurance events and bigger challenges.
INOV8 UK
Brand new addition to the Tough Smudge Kit. MudTalons v2 the boot of choice.
Never heard of INOV8 until Born Survivor where they were a sponsor. Now a Tough Smudge supplier.
Mud Monsters Run
A friendly Sussex mud and obstacle event with inclusive 5K and 10K challenges for runners and teams.
Mud Monsters Run is an independent Sussex obstacle event combining countryside running, mud and man-made and natural obstacles, with accessible 5K and 10K options.
Nuclear Essex
Award-winning muddy obstacle racing at Kelvedon Hatch, Essex, with courses for all levels.
Nuclear Races combines mud, slides, cargo nets and signature obstacles at its Essex venue, with different distances for beginners, experienced racers and endurance runners.
Patreon
Support Tough Smudge through Patreon and help with the practical costs behind the journey.
My Patreon is a way to support Tough Smudge itself, helping with event entries, travel, equipment and content while becoming part of the community following the journey.
Peloton
The training platform that became a major part of my fitness, weight-loss and endurance journey.
Peloton combines connected fitness equipment, expert-led classes and performance tracking across cycling, running, strength and other workouts for training at home or on the move
Prickle Crew
Independent OCR community · Every pace welcome · Founded by Tough Smudge 🦔
ARRIVE SOLO. LEAVE WITH A CREW. You don't have to be the fastest, strongest or most experienced. Just bring yourself. We'll bring the encouragement, the laughs and probably quite a lot of mud.
Ratrace
Extraordinary endurance adventures combining running, trekking, cycling, kayaking and multisport challenges.
Rat Race creates distinctive endurance adventures around the world, from UK ultras and coast-to-coast events to ambitious international expeditions across all seven continents
Resolute Running
Resolute Running aims to deliver events that are inclusive of all runners of any ability, while providing an opportunity for people to push themselves beyond what they thought possible.
Looking to crush your next race? Discover how Resolute Running offers personalised coaching, expert-led training plans, and a supportive community to help runners of all levels hit their goals. Read the full story and lace up your shoes here.
Spartan
A major global OCR series offering progressively harder races from the 5K Sprint through to the Ultra.
Spartan is a global obstacle-racing series with formats including Sprint, Super, Beast and Ultra, combining off-road terrain with strength, endurance and technical obstacles.
Sporttape
I’ve bought this, I’m testing it, and I’ll tell you whether it earns a place in the kit.
SportTape provides kinesiology and sports taping products designed to support training, recovery and endurance sport. I’ve added some to my event kit and will be putting it through its first proper Tough Smudge test at Born Survivor.
Tough Mudder UK
The obstacle course series that started Tough Smudge and now sits at the heart of the journey.
Tough Mudder combines mud, obstacles, physical challenge and camaraderie, with formats ranging from shorter courses to endurance events including World's Toughest Mudder.
Tough Smudge TeeMill Shop
Shop Tough Smudge clothing and merchandise through the official TeeMill store, including Smudge mascot designs, Yorkshire Grit gear and other branded kit.
Official Tough Smudge merchandise featuring Yorkshire Grit branding, Smudge the mascot and designs inspired by the journey.
Trail Blazing Events
Inclusive trail-running events showcasing great landscapes, off-road challenges and supportive racing.
Trail Blazing Events organises welcoming off-road races through striking natural landscapes, with well-marked courses suitable for newcomers, experienced runners and ultra athletes.
Wild Deer Events
Wild Deer Events was born from a simple yet powerful vision: to bring accessible, challenging, and truly enjoyable endurance events to athletes of all abilities.
Wolf Run
A UK off-road challenge mixing woodland, fields, streams, mud and obstacles with a strong team spirit.
The Wolf Run combines wild running through woodland, streams, fields and hills with natural and built obstacles, focusing on challenge, teamwork and the outdoor experience.