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Risk Assessment Description:

This obstacle-course mud-run and adventure-race operations safety checklist template from Health & Safety Zone helps event managers and safety coordinators verify that all critical safety aspects of a multi‑terrain obstacle event are controlled before participants start.

It covers planning documentation, staff competence, site conditions, obstacle stability, water and mud hazards, participant welfare, personal protective equipment, collective safeguards, emergency arrangements and post‑event make‑safe. The checklist aligns with the Purple Guide to Health, Safety and Welfare at Events and the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974.

Use this checklist for:

  • Pre‑event inspections – confirm that the course, obstacles and support facilities are safe.
  • On‑day safety briefings – ensure staff and participants understand the controls.
  • Post‑event close‑out – verify the site is cleared and records are completed.

Each item is answered Yes, No or N/A – any No response must be resolved before the activity proceeds or immediately after it is identified. Document any non‑conformities promptly and assign corrective actions before the next race segment.

Use the checklist on site by ticking Yes, No or N/A for each item; record any No answers and implement corrective actions before participants continue. Review the completed checklist at the end of the event to confirm all issues have been addressed.

Fully editable and shareable – customise the questions to your specific event, download as a PDF and distribute to your team.

Compliant with: Purple Guide to Health, Safety and Welfare at Events; Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974.

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Checks covered in this Obstacle-Course Mud-Run and Adventure-Race Operations checklist

This Obstacle-Course Mud-Run and Adventure-Race Operations safety checklist template covers 20 checks. Customise the questions to your workplace, then download a professional, print-ready PDF with Yes / No / N/A tick-boxes and a comments space.

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1Has a risk assessment and method statement for the obstacle‑course, mud‑run and adventure‑race been completed and briefed to all staff?
2Are all staff and volunteers trained and competent in course set‑up, participant safety and emergency procedures?
3Is a licensed first‑aid provider and medical cover present on site for the duration of the event?
4Has the ground surface been inspected for stability, erosion or hidden hazards before obstacle installation?
5Is the depth and flow of any water features measured and confirmed within safe limits for participants?
6Are mud and water areas clearly marked and provided with non‑slip signage?
7Has the weather forecast been reviewed and contingency plans for rain, cold or high winds been put in place?
8Are all obstacles securely anchored, free of cracks or broken parts, and tested for load bearing?
9Are any moving or mechanical obstacles inspected for safe operation and emergency stop devices?
10Is personal protective equipment such as appropriate footwear, gloves and, where required, waterproof clothing available and worn by participants?
11Are staff equipped with high‑visibility clothing and communication devices (radios or mobile phones)?
12Are exclusion zones and barriers in place to keep spectators away from high‑risk sections of the course?
13Is signage for emergency exits, first‑aid stations and hydration points clearly visible along the route?
14Are rescue and evacuation procedures for participants who become immersed in cold water documented and rehearsed?
15Is a cold‑water immersion plan, including warming facilities and medical assessment, ready for use?
16Are waste water and mud runoff channels controlled to prevent slip hazards for non‑participants?
17Is a communication plan established for reporting incidents, with designated contact persons and escalation steps?
18Are all electrical generators, lighting and sound equipment inspected, PAT‑tested and positioned away from water and mud?
19Has a post‑event inspection been scheduled to verify that all obstacles are dismantled, the area is cleared and any damage repaired?
20Is an incident log ready to record any injuries, near‑misses or safety concerns that arise during the event?

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