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  • Event planning

    This section covers the essential planning elements that transform your vision into a safe, legal, and transformative experience.

    15 guides

  • Health and safety

    Keeping participants safe while preserving the challenge’s transformative power requires understanding the difference between meaningful discomfort and genuine…

    10 guides

  • Venues and routes

    The physical spaces where your Trials & Tribulations challenge unfolds — from the intimate gathering venue to the…

    6 guides

  • Building your team

    The heart of any Trials & Tribulations challenge lies not in the obstacles or the routes, but in…

    7 guides

  • Travel and transport

    Getting your team safely between venues while maintaining the challenge’s spirit requires thoughtful transport planning that balances practical…

    5 guides

  • Fundraising

    While the personal transformation and community building are invaluable, the practical impact of your Trials & Tribulations challenge…

    8 guides

  • Event briefing

    Two weeks before your challenge is the crucial time for detailed participant preparation. This section provides templates and…

    6 guides

  • On the day

    The day of your Trials & Tribulations challenge is when all your planning transforms into lived experience. This…

    8 guides

  • Active roleplay

    This guide is aimed at challenge leaders. As a leader guiding your group through the assault course, your…

    17 guides

  • Problem solving

    Every Trials & Tribulations challenge presents unexpected situations that require sensitive, practical solutions. This section prepares you for…

    8 guides

  • Post-event

    The end of your Trials & Tribulations challenge marks the beginning of its lasting impact. This section guides…

    5 guides

  • Resources

    You can freely download and use the resources in this section. Where possible, please credit refugee.run as the…

    8 guides