The 2025 Rugged Race Competitive Wave brought the heat, and the highlight of the day was no doubt Reg Sharpe’s achievements, officially the THREE-TIME MEN’S RUGGED CHAMPION, having taken out 1st place in the Men’s Division three years running. Not only did he defend his title, he absolutely obliterated his previous times. In 2023, he finished in 39:27. In 2024, 36:10. And this year? 30:53.

Close behind was Jesse Rowlands, locking in 2nd place again after also coming 2nd in 2023. He shaved nearly eight minutes off his 2023 time of 39:50, crossing the line this year in 31:56, an incredible effort. Matthew French rounded out the Men’s podium, coming 3rd in 34:32, also improving on his 2024 2nd place time of 36:45.

In the Women’s Division, Sarah Cullen DOMINATED. After coming 2nd last year with a time of 53:31, she returned in 2025 and stormed through the course in 46:16, claiming the title of 2025 WOMEN’S RUGGED CHAMPION.

A huge congratulations also to Mariia Skorikova, who came 2nd at 47:52, and Dagmar Mulligan, who claimed 3rd with a strong 49:27. All three women finished under the 50-minute mark, making this the most competitive women’s fields we’ve ever seen.

It was a seriously stacked field this year, with returning elites pushing each other harder than ever. The energy was high, and every single athlete who stepped into that competitive wave gave it everything. It was a real nail biter.

A massive shoutout to all who competed, we can’t wait to see what 2026 brings.