World's biggest 5k obstacle course returns to Manchester

Gung Ho

Dig out the trainers from the back of the wardrobe as the world's biggest 5K obstacle course is heading back to Manchester for a fifth successive year this spring.

Shed the festive excess and channel those New Year good intentions by tackling the ultimate in fun and fitness - the Gung Ho! giant inflatable obstacle course.

Run, jump, climb, dodge and slide your way to victory over this 5km challenge of thrills and spills which has been Inspired by TV shows like Total Wipeout and It's A Knockout.

There's a range of gargantuan obstacles including ‘The Wall' and ‘Danger Zone' before conquering the Final Countdown to successfully complete the heart-thumping assault course.

Gung Ho! returns to Heaton Park on Saturday 4th April, 2020 and has seen more than 250,000 participants who have taken on the Gung Ho! Challenge since 2015.

Event director Alan Brown said, "We love coming to Manchester, which was at the top of list of places to go back to in 2020.

"We're working extremely hard to make each event fresh and exciting, so that even if you have taken part before, going Gung-Ho! in 2020 will be even more exciting than it was the first time.

"Gung Ho! is like no other 5K event in the UK as it is not about speed, toughness and endurance, but about having fun and challenging yourself and we provide everything to make that happen.

"It also has huge appeal as it's not a race, which does make a huge difference if you're a first timer. Gung Ho! is the perfect event for people of all ages, size and fitness to find their inner ‘Gung Ho!' and have an amazing day out."

The only stipulation is entrants must be at least 4ft tall.

This year, more than 25,000 entrants are expected to take part at Gung Ho! events across the UK.

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