BUILD A BUSINESS THAT MAKES AN IMPACT.
Own and operate Tough Runner in your area.
Build a mobile enrichment and events business delivering unforgettable outdoor experiences to schools, youth organisations and communities.
Training, equipment, systems, marketing and ongoing support included.
TAKE TOUGH RUNNER TO YOUR AREA
Tough Runner was built around a simple idea:Create experiences that challenge children, build confidence, bring people together and leave them feeling proud of what they've achieved.Today, we take our mobile obstacle experiences directly to schools and communities, transforming ordinary outdoor spaces into professionally delivered Tough Runner events.Now we're looking for ambitious people to take the brand into new territories across the UK.As a Tough Runner franchisee, you'll run your own local business with the brand, equipment, systems, training and ongoing support behind you.You bring the ambition, We'll show you how Tough Runner works.
01. YOUR TERRITORY. YOUR BUSINESS.
Your role as a Tough Runner franchisee is to develop the brand across your local area. That means creating relationships with organisations that work with children, young people, families and communities.We'll provide the Tough Runner brand, equipment, operating systems, marketing resources and training.You build the local relationships.
02. TRAINING & ONBOARDING
WE'LL SHOW YOU HOW IT WORKSYou won't simply receive a set of obstacles and be left to work it out.Your Tough Runner onboarding is designed to prepare you to operate the business confidently and consistently.
03. MARKETING YOUR BUSINESS
One of the hardest parts of starting a new business is getting people to notice it.We've already done much of that work.As a Tough Runner franchisee, you'll operate with an established visual identity and access to marketing designed specifically for the organisations you're trying to reach.
YOUR BUSINESS.
WITH A TEAM BEHIND IT.
Owning the territory means you're responsible for growing it. But that doesn't mean you're doing everything alone. You'll become part of the wider Tough Runner network, with ongoing access to the people, systems and experience behind the brand.
20,000+
Children reached through Tough Runner experiences during the 2025/26 academic year, proving strong demand across schools and community events nationwide.
£93,000
Raised by schools and communities through Tough Runner events during 2025/26, showing the model can support meaningful fundraising alongside participation.
15+
Obstacles included in a Tough Runner course in one long wheel based van creating a memorable event experience from one mobile setup and delivery system.
0
Permanent venues required, allowing franchisees to take Tough Runner directly to customers across schools, youth organisations, clubs and community events.
It could be you!
COULD YOU OPERATE TOUGH RUNNER IN YOUR AREA?You don't need to be a teacher, you don't need to be a sports coach and you don't need previous experience running obstacle events.We're looking for people with the attitude and ambition to build a strong local business.You could be a good fit if you're:
AMBITIOUSYou want to build something substantial rather than simply buy yourself a job.COMMERCIALYou're prepared to sell, build relationships and actively develop your territory.GOOD WITH PEOPLEYou'll work with teachers, organisations, children, parents, staff and community partners.PRACTICALThis is a real-world events operation. You'll need to be comfortable getting involved.ORGANISEDCustomers, equipment, staffing, logistics and event schedules all need managing properly.PROUD OF WHAT YOU DELIVEREvery event carrying the Tough Runner name needs to be something we're proud of.
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