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Q & A

• How do I sign up for the Run, Team Tug O War or Medievalist Man?
• What do I get with my registration fee for the Run?
• Refunds?
• Am I able to transfer my registration to someone else?
• What about the Weather?
• Is there a deadline to sign up for the RUN and other events?
• The Wave Time I want to race in is sold out.  Can I still get in?
• Can I register for the run on the day of the event?
• Do we take registrations by mail?
• Can I come just to watch?
• How much is a Spectator Pass?
• What do I get as a Spectator?
• Parking?
• Tell me More about the Team Tug O War.
• Tell Me more about the Medievalist Man Competition.
• Tell me more about the Stone Throw.
• Live Full Medieval Combat?
• When should I get there the day of the event?
• When do I get my Packet?
• Do I need to bring a signed waiver at packet pick up?
• Can I pick up my friend or family members Packet?
• What Do I need to Bring?
• What should I NOT Bring?
• I have a question about the run, should I contact the venue?
• What should I wear?
• Can I wear a costume?
• Can I run the event in my costume?
• Can I run barefoot?
• Is there drinking water for the runners?
• Will there be food?
• Will there be beer?
• Can I bring my pet?
• Are there bathrooms there?
• How old do I need to before the run?
• Awards?
• When will the awards be given out?
• The Party?  When does it start and when is it over?
• Clean Up?  Do you really want to?
• What is Medieval Rush?
• Should you do this?
• How long is the run?
• Will Medieval Rush be to hard for me?
• How do I know what my time was?
• How long do I have to complete the course?
• Can a person help me over the obstacle if I can’t do it?
• What if I don’t swim?
• Is Medieval Rush Safe?
• Do I need to be in great Medieval shape to do this?
• Can my spectators take photos of participants?
• How can we hook up with Medieval Rush for our Charity?
• Where do I get my Medieval Bandanna I purchased online?
• Can I have a poster to hang up at my office/work/gym/bar/school?
• How do I become a Medieval Rush Volunteer?
• I am from the media and want to cover the event. How do I get in?
• How can my company become a Sponsor?
• I want Medieval Rush to come to my Town.  Who do I talk to?
• I heard about the street team.  What is it and how do I get on it?
• Didn’t answer your question?

How do I sign up for the Run, Team Tug O War or Medievalist Man?Back to Top

Click on our Registration Page per location – Click here

What do I get with my registration fee for the Run?Back to Top

• *One Medieval Beer
• An Official Medieval T-shirt
• DJ for the day to Go Medieval
• Medieval Experience
• Medieval number
• You could win $500
• You get to be a good Medieval and help a Charity
• Medieval Dance Party in Mud
• Good times with Medieval Friends
• Chance to prove you have what it takes to Go Medieval
• Medieval Stories to Tell
• Live Full Medieval Fights
• A feeling of wanting more Medieval Action

*One beer is included for each participant who is of legal age to consume alcohol.
Be Medieval Smart – Please Do Not drink and drive.  Bring a Friend to drive you home.

Refunds?Back to Top

Nope.  Sorry Medievals there are no refunds for the Run, Team Tug O War or Medievalist Man

Am I able to transfer my registration to someone else?Back to Top

If you absolutely must, you can transfer your registration up until 3 weeks before the event. But it is entirely up to you to get money from the person you want to transfer your registration to.  The transferred registration can only be transferred for the same location, wave time and price amount you initially signed up for.  You can’t transfer the registration to a different race time or location.  Fill out this form and E-mail it to us at info@medievalrush.com Subject Line: Transfer downloaded here

What about the Weather? Back to Top

What about it?  What if it rains dragons and lizards?  The Run will be muddier and so will the Medieval

Mud Dance Party!  Hey! Go Medieval!!!

Is there a deadline to sign up for the RUN and other events?Back to Top

Take a look at each locations specific registration page.

The Wave Time I want to race in is sold out.  Can I still get in?Back to Top

Nope.  Once the wave time is sold out, it is sold out.

Can I register for the run on the day of the event?Back to Top

You can but the price is high ($95) and it is only while supplies last.  You might show up and all extra registrations maybe taken.

Do we take registrations by mail?Back to Top

Nope. We only accept registrations through the online registration.

Can I come just to watch?Back to Top

OHHH YEAHHH!  You can come as a spectator and GO Medieval for the Day!!  You can dress up with a costume, eat food, drink beer, encourage friends, watch Live Full Medieval Fights, and take in all the events of the day plus Just Go Medieval!!!!

How much is a Spectator Pass?Back to Top

$10 at the Gate (Cash Only) on the Day of the Event.

*Kids 10 and under are FREE!

What do I get as a Spectator?Back to Top

As a Medieval spectator you get complete access to Music all day/night, Food, Beer and a Medieval Time while you watch the mud fly and the runners getting Medieval dirty.  You also get full access to venders, Stone Throw, Medievalist Man, Team Tug O War, Tomato Toss, Photos with Knights plus Wenches, Entertainment and you get the Full Medieval Tournament of Knights (Live Medieval Combat). Good stuff for $10.  Bring extra cash for Beer, Food, Stone Throw, Tomato Toss and Medieval Swag.

Parking?Back to Top

It’s FREE.  When you get to the event location it will be quite obvious where to park and there will be Medievals there to help you.

Tell me More about the Team Tug O War.Back to Top

Rules are you have to be 18 years of age or older, you can have women and man on a team or just all women or just all men, whatever you may choose.  5 Medieval team members total on the end of your rope.  It is a tournament with a single elimination rule. Each team is guaranteed one battle and if you keep winning you could have a total of 3 battles.  No substitutions during the event only 5 people to a team.  So you start and finish with the same Five people.  We have a 40 foot rope with one team on one end and another team on the other.  Both teams standing 6 feet from the edge of a Medieval Mud Filled Moat!  First team to pull one of the other teams member or members into the Mud Filled Moat Wins!  Simple and Medieval!!!!!

Online Registrations Only: $50 per team (Only 8 Teams Total-Sign Up)

Winning Team Gets: Medieval Rush T-shirts, 5 Free Beers, Stays Medieval   Clean and a total of $200 Cash Money!

Losing Teams Get:  Medieval Muddy!

Tell Me more about the Medievalist Man Competition.Back to Top

Who is the Medievalist of them all! 18 men will enter and one man will leave!  It is an Individual 3 way Tug Of War Tourney.  How it works, 3 men at a time will enter the middle of the battle circle, One man will grab one end, another will grab the other end and one man will grab the center of a 6 foot long Medieval battle rope.  Each man will have a designated area to reach outside of the circle by pulling the other two men to it.  The first man to reach his area while still holding onto the rope wins.  It is a tournament of 18 men, getting down to 2 men in the final.  Rules:  If you let go of the rope you are disqualified, No punching, No Kicking, No Elbowing, No Spitting, No help from others, No Medieval Language.  Just Pure Medieval Pulling Power!!!

Online Registrations Only: $30 per man (Only 18 men total- Sign Up)

Winner Gets: Medieval Rush T-shirt, 1 Free Beer (If of Age), Stays Medieval h3, Medieval Rights to Medievalist and a total of $100 Cash Money!

Loser Gets:  Medieval Pride Broken!

Tell me more about the Stone Throw.Back to Top

Medieval Stone Throw Opens at 2pm and ends at 7pm (Location Specific).  This is a competition for men and women.  We will have a 5×5 square box with a stone weighing 25lbs for men and 15lbs for women.  The participant picks up the stone and throws it how they would like out into the measuring area.  You can only take one throw at a time and not go over the designated square box, if you do, the throw does not count and you do not get another try without paying.  There will be only one winner for men and one for women. The longest throw throughout the day wins!  Really Easy and Really Medieval!

Registration:  Walk Up the Day of the Event

Starts at 2pm and last throw is at 7pm

$5 a Toss (can’t do back to back tosses)

Winners Get: Medieval Rush T-shirt, 1 Free Beer (If of Age), Gets Medieval Bragging Rights and a total of $50 Cash Money!

Losers Get: Better Medieval Luck Next Time!

Live Full Medieval Combat?Back to Top

See Live Full Medieval Combat.  It will be a Tournament of Knights.  They will do full one on one medieval combat with swords, shields and axes in a 20×20 arena!  You will be able to cheer on your favorite knight and possibly win some medieval swag.  After the tourney the knights will fight in a battle royal style of all of them in the arena and the last man standing will win the Royal Battle.  Exciting, Entertaining, Professional and Extremely Medieval!

When should I get there the day of the event?Back to Top

You should be at the Opening Ceremony!  If you cannot you should arrive at least 1 ½ hours before your race time.  There will be a lot of Medievals coming to the conquering grounds.  Remember your number, timer chip, change of clothes if you must, Extra Cash, Photo ID and your Medieval Ways!

When do I get my Packet?Back to Top

Each event location has its own specific Pre Packet pick up location the day before the event.  You will also be able to pick up your packet the day of the event at the Packet Pick Up tent before the festival entrance.   You will need your personal ID and fully completed-signed waiver form.  Medievals under the age of 18 must have a guardian sign off on waiver form.  NO packets will be mailed.

Do I need to bring a signed waiver at packet pick up?Back to Top

Yes you do.  If you forget there will be forms there to fill out, but to make your packet pick up faster download it here.

Can I pick up my friend or family members Packet?Back to Top

Yes, but you have to have these items:
1. The friend or family member’s photo ID.  Driver’s license is the best.
2. A letter from friend or family member stating you are picking up their Packet.  Signed.
3. A signed and dated copy of the participant waiver form downloaded here.

What Do I need to Bring?Back to Top

• Your Photo ID
• Good footwear is recommended. You will get Medieval
• Water bottle to refill
• Cash
• Extra Cash for Food, Beer, Stone Throw, Tomato Toss and Medieval Swag
• Medieval Ways
• A Costume would be good, preferable Medieval.
• Friends to Party with and one who doesn’t party to drive you home

What should I NOT Bring?Back to Top

• No outside alcoholic beverages. For Sure!
• No real Medieval Weapons and/or firearms.  Seriously.
• No glass containers.  Let’s be Safe and Medieval.
• No bare feet.

*These will be enforced by security*

I have a question about the run, should I contact the venue?Back to Top

Please do not contact the venue.  Look through these questions here and if your question isn’t answered contact us by E-mail info@medievalrush.com Subject Line: Question

What should I wear?Back to Top

Whatever you would like as long as you are appropriately covered and it doesn’t injure any other Medievals.

Can I wear a costume?Back to Top

OHHH YEAHHH!  Preferably Medieval.

Can I run the event in my costume?Back to Top

OHHH YEAHHH!  As long as you are appropriately covered and it doesn’t injure any other Medievals.

Can I run barefoot?Back to Top

Nope. Your feet are precious.

Is there drinking water for the runners?Back to Top

Yes, before, during and after.

Will there be food?Back to Top

You Serious?  There will be tons of food to eat and feed the Medieval Monster inside of you.  Beer too!

Will there be beer?Back to Top

YES, YES and YES.

Can I bring my pet?Back to Top

The only animal allowed is the Medieval Beast inside of you.   We also allow Service Animals on the property for those who are in need of them.

Are there bathrooms there?Back to Top

What do you think? Yes.

How old do I need to before the run?Back to Top

14.  Runners under age 18 must have the participation waiver signed by a parent prior to receiving their race pack.

Awards?Back to Top

• Best Run Time for Overall Male:  $250
• Best Run Time for Overall Female: $250
• Best Run Time Overall: $250
• Best Medieval Costume Male
• Best Medieval Costume Female
• Medievalist Man
• Stone Throw
• Team Tug O War

*FYI Winnings maybe paid out in $1 dollar bills-You will have to win and see!

**If a winner is currently a high school or college athlete, they may defer their winnings to a foundation of their liking.

When will the awards be given out?Back to Top

9:30pm Please check your locations event schedule.

The Party?  When does it start and when is it over?Back to Top

When the gates open to when the gates close.  1pm until 10:30-11pm (Event Specific)

Clean Up?  Do you really want to?Back to Top

If you must, there will be an area to hose down to get the Mud and Medieval off.  Sorry, No Showers,  just a hose down area.  You know, Medieval Style!

What is Medieval Rush?Back to Top

Medieval Rush is an All-Terrain run that test your Guts, Glory, Honor and Medievalism.  The conquering ground is 5.1ish Kilometers with a grueling set of obstacles.  The Moat of Mud, Hells Fires, Castle Walls and Barbed Wire Frenzy are just a few.  Other events to participate in during the day are Team Tug O War, Stone Throw, Tomato Toss and Medievalist Man.  Medieval Rush is a day full of entertainment where participants and spectators alike have a Medieval Time of Sport, Food, Music, Live Full Medieval Fights and of course BEER.

Should you do this?Back to Top

Yes because you will probably regret it if you don’t.  You don’t have to run the course you can walk it and do the obstacles, get muddy, have fun, sweat a little and have a good time with Medievals.

How long is the run?Back to Top

It is roughly a 5kish run.  It could take you anywhere between 30 min to 1 ½ hours.

Will Medieval Rush be to hard for me?Back to Top

Medieval Rush is Medieval.  Hard? Yes. Impossible? No. A great time?  You know it will be.  Don’t say I should have run, sign up and have a Medieval Time!

How do I know what my time was?Back to Top

This is a timed event.  You will receive a timer chip in your packet; you tie it on your shoe on race day.  Hand it in for a Free Beer after you run and in one to two days your results are posted with a link on our website.  www.medievalrush.com

How long do I have to complete the course?Back to Top

All the time you want.  If you want to bypass an obstacle you can just walk around it.  If you bypass an obstacle you can’t win the prize.  It should be no longer than 2 hours.

Can a person help me over the obstacle if I can’t do it?Back to Top

You bet!  But you won’t be able to win the prize.  If you feel uncomfortable with an obstacle simply walk around it.

What if I don’t swim?Back to Top

You can still participate.  If you would like you can bring a life vest, but most water obstacles will not be over 4.5ft in depth

Is Medieval Rush Safe?Back to Top

Participating in Medieval Rush and its events is a Risk, please participate at your own risk. There will be medical personnel on site and an ambulance in case of an emergency.

Do I need to be in great Medieval shape to do this?Back to Top

Medieval Rush is Fun but Challenging.  You don’t have to be in Medieval Elite Shape to do this.  Hey Go Medieval!!!!

Can my spectators take photos of participants?Back to Top

You Bet!  Best Place?  Finish Line Row!  Spectators will not have access to the entire course.

How can we hook up with Medieval Rush for our Charity?Back to Top

E-mail us  info@medievalrush.com Subject Line: Charity

Where do I get my Medieval Bandanna I purchased online?Back to Top

Your name will be on our master online purchase list at the Medieval Rush Merchandise Booth!  Go to the booth and tell them you purchased a bandanna online, they will look up your name and if your name is on the list then they will give you your bandanna.  It will be in alphabetic order, so whatever name you used online is the name it will be under.  If your friend or family member purchased a bandanna for you online, they will have to pick it up.

Can I have a poster to hang up at my office/work/gym/bar/school?Back to Top

OHH YEAHH!  Download here Print it and put it up.

How do I become a Medieval Rush Volunteer?Back to Top

Help is good.  Go Medieval with us as a Volunteer!  E-mail us your contact information and we will contact you 2 weeks prior to your area event.  You might even get to wear a costume.  No promises though.  info@medievalrush.com Subject Line: Volunteer

Please email us a sound/video track at music@rebelrace.com no less than two months before the event you want to play at.

I am from the media and want to cover the event. How do I get in?Back to Top

Please E-mail us info@medievalrush.com from you work E-mail and we will get you in.  If you want to put Medieval Rush on TV, in the newspaper or in a magazine, that will get you in free!  Subject Line: Media

How can my company become a Sponsor?Back to Top

E-mail us info@medievalrush.com  and let us know how you would like to contribute.  Subject Line: Sponsor

I want Medieval Rush to come to my Town.  Who do I talk to?Back to Top

E-mail us info@medievalrush.com and let’s talk.  Subject Line: Come to my City

More Medieval Locations are coming!  It might be your town.

I heard about the street team.  What is it and how do I get on it?Back to Top

The street team promotes the event.  They hand out promotional items and talk about the event.  The day of the event they become some of our head volunteers.  E-mails us if you want to be on the street team info@medievalrush.com Subject Line: Street Team

Didn’t answer your question?Back to Top

Please contact us at  info@medievalrush.com  Subject Line: Question