What is the minimum age to participate?

Participants must be 18 years or older to take part in the FarmRox - Special Event.

Do I need to complete a waiver?

Yes. A full waiver will be sent on booking and must be completed prior to participation.

How long does the event take?

Expect about two hours on course, including staggered registration and warm-up—start windows are at 8:30, 10:30, 12:30, and 14:30.

What fitness level is required?

This is a physically demanding event: good running endurance and basic lifting technique are recommended.

Is there parking or spectating space?

Spectators are welcome at designated viewing points; follow organizer directions for parking on the farm to avoid blocking operations.

Can I switch my registration time?

Contact organizers as soon as possible; slots are wave-based and late changes may result in being moved to a later start.

FarmRox Special Event: Hardcore Farm Obstacle Course Near Whitecairns | Farm | Events

On a windswept field outside Whitecairns, Scotland, FarmRox stages a raw, farm-based obstacle event that trades polished apparatus for authentic farm work. The FarmRox - Special Event blends distance running, heavy lifts, and functional carry movements across grassy arable plots and compacted track, giving a stern test of endurance and strength over natural terrain. The course delivers 1‑kilometre runs between stations: 24‑inch hay bale jumps, tractor tyre flips and pulls, farmer carries, sandbag tosses, and heavy feed-bag presses—movements borrowed from the daily labor of a working farm, not a gym. Expect real resistance: tractor tyres sized differently for men and women, tyre pulls of up to 100m, sandbags and feed sacks calibrated to bodyweight standards, and repeated 1km runs that punish pacing. The itinerary staggers starts through the day (registration windows at 8:30, 10:30, 12:30, and 14:30) so small waves keep the course energetic but manageable. Booked participants must be 18 or older and complete a full waiver before running. The landscape matters. Whitecairns sits in northeast Scotland amid open fields and low coastal rise; underfoot shifts from short pasture to compacted farm track, and weather can turn brisk, with wind and soft mud changing the effort required. That plainness is an asset: no neon obstacles, no crowd-managed lanes—just a farm and a challenge that rewards functional fitness and grit. For locals and visiting fitness travelers, FarmRox is a standout because it repurposes agricultural tools—tyres, feed bags, hay bales—into an earnest fitness test, connecting participants to the physical history of the land. The event is inclusive in spirit but uncompromising in demand: finishers need running stamina, basic lifting technique, and unfiltered determination. Organizers limit groups to about 50 per wave to keep transitions moving and provide a clear safety flow. Bring a complete waiver, hydration, and footwear suited for mud and uneven fields; expect repeated transitions between sprinting and heavy-lift efforts. Beyond the finish line, the event often feels like a local field day: competitors trade tips on tyre technique, compare blow-by-blow accounts of the feed-bag press, and cheer on last sprints. Whether you’re chasing a new benchmark in outdoor strength, staging a team-building wake-up call, or simply curious about farm-forged fitness, FarmRox offers something distinct from city races and obstacle gyms—an honest, physical test set on real farmland in Whitecairns, Scotland. Participants should arrive warmed up and prepared for variable footing; trail shoes with aggressive tread help, and taping fingers can protect skin during tyre work. The event suits solo competitors and small teams looking to test pacing and carries. Spectators are welcome at viewing points along the course. Because starts are timed, confirm your registration slot and waiver completion in advance to avoid being moved to a later wave.

About Tamala Farm Experience

Tamala Farm Experience is a family-friendly working farm located in Whitecairns, Scotland, offering hands-on animal encounters and seasonal activities. The farm operates a range of bookable experiences designed for families, adults and children, including Meet the Animals and Cow Tour, Adults Only Sessions, Goat Picnic, Build Your Bestie in the Barn (Halloween special), Tattie Howkin potato harvesting, Pony Time, Pig‑Nic on the Farm, Baby Coo feeding and the Tamala Spooktacular adults-only night.

Each experience focuses on animal welfare, safe interactions and personal attention from trained handlers. Visitors can feed, groom and learn about farm animals in small-group settings; many sessions limit participant numbers to ensure close, calm encounters. The farm uses quad-bike trailer rides for scenic cow and calf viewing during the cow tour and provides supervised feeding opportunities with farm-supplied treats. Tamala Farm Experience emphasises clear booking information, site safety and suitability guidance for ages and group sizes; sessions list age minimums and maximum participants where relevant. Seasonal specials such as Halloween events and build-your-own soft toy workshops are run with structured activities and certificates. The farm also offers potato-picking in a tattie field for take-home harvests. Location in Whitecairns makes the farm accessible from nearby Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire towns. Tamala Farm Experience maintains a transparent activity list and encourages advance booking to manage group sizes and to preserve animal welfare during visits. Staff provide clear onsite guidance and adaptable experiences for schools, private groups and casual visitors, with sanitary facilities and parking available regularly.