Get ready to jump, bounce, slide and swing through the World's BIGGEST and CRAZIEST Inflatable 5k Obstacle Course!
Inflatable 5K - Brands Hatch, Kent - Saturday, 16th May 2026
The UK's Biggest Inflatable Obstacle Course & Fun Run Event
Get ready, Brands Hatch! The Inflatable 5K is bouncing into Kent on Saturday 16th May 2026, bringing one of the UK's most exciting inflatable obstacle course events to your area. Whether you're taking part for the first time or just after laughs and adventure, the Inflatable 5K is for everyone. Choose your distance - 2.5k, 5k, 10k or 15k (based on laps) and enjoy a course packed with giant inflatables and thrilling obstacles.
Why Join the Inflatable 5K Brands Hatch?
- The UK's biggest inflatable obstacle course event
- A fantastic fun run in Kent for all fitness levels
- Perfect for families, friends, and groups
- A unique way to enjoy outdoor activity with a twist
- Ideal for team-building, charity fundraising, or a memorable day out
What's Included:
🌟 Massive inflatable obstacles for maximum fun
🔊 Music zones to keep the energy high
🥇 Epic finishers' medal for everyone
🎁 Goodie bag at the finish
🥤 Refreshing post-run drink
😀 Choose your distance - 2.5k, 5k, 10k, 15k
🎉 No timing, no pressure - just laughter and fun!
Who Can Take Part?
The Inflatable 5K Brands Hatch is perfect for:
- Families - children aged 5–15 may participate with an accompanying adult (3:1 child-to-adult ratio)
- Friends & social groups
- Work colleagues & corporate teams
- Charity groups & fundraisers
- Beginners through to experienced runners
Looking for a fun run in Brands Hatch (Kent), a 5k run near me, or the most exciting inflatable obstacle course in the UK? The Inflatable 5K Brands Hatch is an event not to be missed on Saturday 16th May 2026!
Choose Your Inflatable Challenge Distance
Choose how far you want to bounce! Whether you're up for 2.5K, 5K, 10K, or the ultimate 15K challenge, each lap is packed with epic inflatable obstacles and non-stop fun. Go at your own pace - run, jog, or walk - it's all about laughs, not lap times!
The Obstacles: Giant Slides, Jump Zones & Challenge Features
We've added three additional brand new obstacles, meaning you will tackle 30 gigantic obstacles on the 5K distance. Combined with five pumping music zones to motivate you around the course, this year's Inflatable 5K is the most epic yet!
| 2.5k | 5k | 10k | 15k | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laps | 1 Lap | 2 Laps | 4 Laps | 6 Laps |
| Obstacles | 15 Obstacles | 30 Obstacles | 60 Obstacles | 90 Obstacles |
Team & Group Entry Deals for Brands Hatch 2026
Charity Entry Discounts for the Inflatable 5K Brands Hatch
Attention all charities! Want to rev up your fundraising efforts while having an absolute blast? We've got the perfect solution just for you! And here's the cherry on the top: discounted tickets exclusively available for charities looking to make a difference. Grab your tickets at a fraction of the cost.
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Brands Hatch Charity of the Year 2026
My Shining Star is a children’s cancer charity founded in 2016, dedicated to supporting families across the UK affected by childhood cancer, each suffering their own individual crisis. The charity exists to offer practical assistance, including help with food, hospital travel, parking costs, debts, and loss of income due to cancer. They provide emotional support through therapy and other services to help families cope with the challenges of caring for a child with cancer. Additionally, they assist with various needs such as specialist equipment, clothing, and bereavement care.
What's Included on Event Day
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As part of our volunteer team you will receive one free run entry, a T-shirt and a tote bag full of goodies!
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Arrival Time
Please arrive 30-45 minutes prior to your start time.
Parking
Parking is charged at £5 per car, please have the exact change ready for our parking marshals.
E-Tickets
Please print / screenshot your E-Ticket and present it upon entering the venue to collect your running bibs and please ensure to turn dark mode/night mode off when showing your E-ticket.
Dogs
Unfortunately, dogs are not allowed at our events.
Toilets
Toilets are provided at the venue. Please look for signs or ask a member of staff.
Bag Drop
Bag drop is £3.00 per bag. Please keep bags to a gym duffle size or smaller. Larger items won't be permitted. All bags will be searched by a member of the UKRE Team for event safety and security.
Event Kit List
Sensible running shoes and a long sleeve top. Bring a rain jacket if wet weather is forecast. We love to see runners in fancy dress, so don't hold back! Please do not wear any sharp jewellery or carry sharp objects that could cause injury.
Children
Children between 5 - 15 years old must be accompanied by a paying participating adult (3:1 child:adult ratio) Unfortunately, if this is not met, you will not be able to participate at our event.
Spectators
Friends and family are welcome to come along and watch in the designated spectator areas only, for no extra charge. Spectators cannot roam around the entire course and must keep off the marked out course and obstacles. Children must be under adult supervision at all times.
Drink Station
Water will be stationed midway along the route to keep you hydrated.
Food & Drink
There will be food and drink vendors on-site.
Charity of the Year
My Shining Star is a children’s cancer charity founded in 2016, dedicated to supporting families across the UK affected by childhood cancer, each suffering their own individual crisis. The charity exists to offer practical assistance, including help with food, hospital travel, parking costs, debts, and loss of income due to cancer. They provide emotional support through therapy and other services to help families cope with the challenges of caring for a child with cancer. Additionally, they assist with various needs such as specialist equipment, clothing, and bereavement care.
Charity Partners
At YLF we listen, support and empower young people in Kent to thrive.
The Young Lives Foundation (YLF) helps disadvantaged young people overcome challenges, build resilience, and create lasting positive change in their lives, giving them opportunities which empower them to thrive and reach their full potential.
Working together for a safer future, free from domestic abuse.
DAVSS is a community-based charity dedicated to supporting anyone experiencing domestic abuse in West Kent. Founded on the belief that everyone deserves to feel safe and respected, DAVSS provides confidential, practical, and emotional support to individuals and families affected by domestic abuse. Our trained volunteer advocates work alongside professional staff to empower clients, helping them regain control of their lives through safety planning, legal guidance, and connections to essential local services.
Support Aspens to empower individuals with autism and learning disabilities to thrive
At Aspens we provide high quality care and support to people on the autism spectrum and with learning disabilities; and their families; meeting their needs and aspirations and empowering them to learn and grow through an integrated network of services across the South-East We provide support and care to children, families and adults across Kent, East Sussex, West Sussex, Brighton and Hove, Surrey and the London Borough of Bexley. Our services include registered care homes; supported living; community outreach; day services, including pathways to employment; children and young people’s groups and support; specialist support; and free online support for families and carers across the South-East. For more information visit www.aspens.org.uk
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