Let’s get boggin’ and together, we can help ensure no child has to face cancer alone!

Whether you’re flying solo or taking part with family, friends or colleagues, challenge yourself against nature this October at Castlewellan Forest Park.

Crawl through bushes, climb over fallen trees, wade through mud pits and take on the lake, all so we can continue to provide the right support at the right time to children and young people impacted by cancer. It simply wouldn’t be possible without you.

For those who pre-register, sign in opens on the day at 9.30am with the Junior Bog Run getting underway from 10.30am and our Senior Bog Run getting underway from 12.00pm. We will have waves of 50 going across the start line every 10 minutes and you can choose your own wave time during online registration.

Please note, all participants must be pre-registered online. Registrations on the day cannot be accepted. Online registration closes at 1pm on Thursday 9th October, or sooner if the event sells out. Sign up early to secure your spot!

Costs:

Junior Course Registration Options (max 2 children per adult – course open to children aged 8-14, adults must be 18+)

• Reg for 1 Adult & 1 Child – £30 reg | £75 sponsorship
• Reg for 1 Adult & 2 Children – £35 reg | £100 sponsorship
• Reg for 2 Adults & 2 Children – £40 reg | £125 sponsorship
• Reg for 2 Adults & 3 Children – £45 reg | £150 sponsorship
• Reg for 2 Adults & 4 Children – £50 reg | £175 sponsorship

Senior Course Registration Options (course open to those aged 12+ – under 18’s must be accompanied by a participating adult aged 18+)

• Age 12-17 – £30 reg | £80 sponsorship
• Age 18+ – £35 reg | £100 sponsorship

Your reg fee includes a t-shirt which you can collect on the day, your Bog Run medal to wear with pride, and post-run refreshments (water and light snacks).

Safety:

The Bog Run is a fun event that people from the age of 8 up and people of all fitness levels can join. However, due to the nature of the event and the terrain involved, there are risks to taking part which you should be aware of before signing up. Slips and scrapes are possible, there are sections of the bog pits that are quite deep, and at one section you will dip under a branch within the bog pit so the mud will come up to your neck. Participants sign up and take part at their own risk, but we always ensure to give a health and safety briefing on the day, advise on the right type of clothes and shoes to wear, and ensure first aid will be onsite throughout the day. If you have any concerns or queries before signing up, please reach out on 028 9080 5599 / 01 562 1580 or email bogrun@cancerfundforchildren.com.

Showers:

There will be a wash down area in the park courtyard and you can then avail of the showers inside the Life Adventure offices (also based in courtyard) if you wish. Facilities are limited so please be prepared to wait. We will also have a bag drop and changing tents down at the finish line if you want to give yourself a quick wipe down and change into old clothes. We always recommend wearing bin bags on the way home to protect your car!

Please view our full event FAQ’s here! >> Bog Run 2025 FAQs

Whether you have a query about the course, registering as a team, your fundraising, or anything else in between, don’t hesitate to reach out.

T: 028 9080 5599 / 01 562 1580

E: bogrun@cancerfundforchildren.com