Adventure giants Red Bull are hosting a brand new swimming obstacle race in Glasgow that will include a 420m sprint swim in the Maryhill Locks canal over 8 gate locks.
The first of its kind in the world, Neptune Steps will take you from horizontal to vertical in a matter of moments. If this hasn’t broken your spirit yet then you’re in luck, as each Lock Gate will have its own surprise waiting for you that will test your speed and strength. Red Bull are lovingly calling each gate “The test” which vary from cargo nets and a variety of rope obstacles – with eight lock gates the total ascent is 17m. View the map here to see for yourself just how gruelling the Red Bull Neptune Steps course is.
The Neptune Steps Course
The race is a 420m swim through the Maryhill Locks in Glasgow incorporating eight climbs over the lock gates totalling a 17m ascent.
- Start: 165m swim
- Gate 1: 4m cargo net, 25m swim
- Gate 2: short rope climb, 40m swim
- Gate 3: 4m ladder, 25m swim
- Gate 4: short rope climb, 40m swim
- Gate 5: 3m rope ladder, 25m swim
- Gate 6: short rope climb, 40m swim
- Gate 7: 3m climbing wall, 25m swim
- Gate 8: short rope climb, 33m swim to finish
Hurry as there are only 100 spaces left, but be warned this is not for the faint hearted, as Red Bull have put it themselves this is an ‘”elite athletes race”. On 28th March entry is just £5 with this all going to Wings For Life, a not-for-profit spinal cord research foundation with a mission to find a cure for spinal cord injury.
Top Tip: This is a wetsuit only race, keep tuned for more rules and facts coming soon!
For more details and to book click here
