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Friday 13th
November 2026
THe Unlucky edition
& Cockbain Events presents
Beyond Marathon Present
The Chained Ultra
MOVE
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Beyond Marathon Present
& Cockbain Events Present
The Chained Ultra
MOVE
LIKE A
CHAMP
There is an ancient cross marking the centre of this England.
At Midnight, 500 shadows will flee, any way they choose. The further they run, the richer their reward. They will be watched..
November 2026
Friday 13th
From Meriden, you have 24-hours to get as far away from as you can. You can only travel on foot. Your are measured 'by the crow', and The Crow will be watching you
The Unlucky Edition
In The Dark Dark
Run, Walk, Crawl. You choose, but you go by foot. No transport but thine own
Afraid of the dark?
You will be...
Your Host
He will be watching
But I might fall....
But equally you may succeed
I seek answers
I have some for you
Classes
Escape from Meriden or enter
Solo
Pairs
Chained
The Crow will be watching all of the prisoners as they escape, using the miracle of our prison-tags, courtsey of Track Trail® event tracking technology.
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The Crow will judge how far the shadows have run, and reward them. Make a feeble attempt to escape, and youll be 'food for crows'. Venture 30 miles, claim silver. 60, and take Gold. If your escape takes you 90 miles then The Black Crow will be yours. Be assured, few Black Crows will be claimed
There’s a twist…The miles are measured “as the crow flies”...
What Are The Rules
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You can escape only on foot. The Crow knows how fast you travel
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You can attempt escape solo for 24 hours
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If you are scared of the dark, you can escape for 24 hours as a pair
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You can take a teddy bear to comfort you
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If you are after an authentic escape experience, you can enter "Chained" a special event that takes place at the same time as Escape from Meriden. You can be “chained” to your partner(s), and run for 36 hours, courtsey of Cockbain Events who operate “Chained” as a standalone event. If a chained-pair clock up 130 real miles then they will get a special Chained medal.
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You will be given no advice on where to run, or hide, or cower
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You make your own route. Use any means you wish to wayfind
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Most navigate via late night food outlets to sustain them
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Some arranged crews/accomplices - who meet them along the way in their cars with dry socks, chips and cuddles
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No use of private land or anything illegal (motorways etc).
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Your route choice is your own choice and risk. We recommend strongly that you stay off roads that have no pavement
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There are no checkpoints. Use your wit and guile to feed yourself. Call for your mother if you must
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Once you leave The Cross you are on your own - we will not find you or feed you
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The World will keep an eye on you from afar using tracking technology
Classes
Categories
SOLO EFM
CHAINED
Ultra
PAIRS
EFM
What are the rules
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You can escape only on foot. The Crow knows how fast you travel
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You can attempt escape solo for 24 hours
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If you are scared of the dark, you can escape for 24 hours as a pair
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You can take a teddy bear to comfort you
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If you are after an authentic escape experience, you can enter “The Chained Ultra”. Run Chained to your partner(s), and run for 36 hours, courtsey of Cockbain Events who operate “Chained” from the same venue. If a chained-pair clock up 130 real miles then they will get a special Chained medal included in the Chained entry fee. EFM medals are not included in the Chained entry fee. Chained places cannot be sold or transferred to EFM Solo or Pairs.
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You will be given no advice on where to run, or hide, or cower
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You make your own route. Use any means you wish to wayfind
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Most navigate via late night food outlets to sustain them
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Some arranged crews/accomplices - who meet them along the way in their cars with dry socks, chips and cuddles
-
No use of private land or anything illegal (motorways etc).
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Your route choice is your own choice and risk. We recommend strongly that you stay off roads that have no pavement
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There are no checkpoints. Use your wit and guile to feed yourself. Call for your mother if you must
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Once you leave The Cross you are on your own - we will not find you or feed you
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The World will keep an eye on you from afar using tracking technology
No one ever really escapes
They Keep Coming back
ABOUT THE RACE
HURDLING ORIGINATED IN ENGLAND IN THE EARLY 19TH CENTURY, THE RUNNERS RACE OVER A SERIES OF OBSTACLES CALLED HURDLES, WHICH ARE SET A FIXED DISTANCE APART.
RUNNERS MUST REMAIN IN ASSIGNED LANES THROUGHOUT A RACE, AND, ALTHOUGH THEY MAY KNOCK HURDLES DOWN WHILE RUNNING OVER THEM, A RUNNER WHO TRAILS A FOOT OR LEG ALONGSIDE A HURDLE OR KNOCKS IT DOWN WITH A HAND IS DISQUALIFIED. THE FIRST HURDLER TO COMPLETE THE COURSE IS THE WINNER.
HURDLES
I am ready to seal my fate
This is your last chance to turn back
Over 500 places for the November 2026 edition sold out in under 10 seconds on Nov 21st 2025.
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THERE IS NO WAITLIST
DON'T EMAIL YOUR WOE
THE CROW DOES NOT CARE
THAT YOU WERE TOO SLOW
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Solo 24-hour entries cost £38 each: Medal is optional (+TT booking fee)
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Pairs 24-hour entries cost £38 each: Medal is optional (+TT booking fee)
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“Chained” is a separate 36-hour event for teams of 2-6 runners, operated exclusively by Cockbain Events. £68 per person (+ TT booking fee) - includes Chained Medal for 130 miles completed. Tickets cannot be transferred between Chained and any other distance because Chained is operated by a Cockbain Events. Beyond Marathon operate Esacape from Meriden
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Hire of TrackTrail® GPS Tracker included
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Optional EFM Medal - £7.75
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Optional prison jumpsuit - £5.25
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Optional "Escaped from Meriden" tee - £18.50
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Optional Prison Mugshot - available from our photographer
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Refund Policy:
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No deferrals, or refund, unless the event is cancelled. You can sell your place and transfer in someone else up to 30 days before the event. You cannot transfer after that. Places can only be transferred in the same category they were purchased. i.e. you can’t sell a pair as two solo places. You can’t transfer chained places for multiple solo places, or pair places. Only one tracker is provided per pair or per chained.
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How to transfer your place(s) to someone else.
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Arrange a private transfer of funds between you and the buyer. Once complete, email to us the name and email address of the new participant and we will make the transfer.
