Get ready to weave, lunge and leap because a huge obstacle course is returning to Maidstone.

The Gung Ho! inflatable 5K assault course, which claims to be the biggest event of its kind, will roll into town for the fifth year in a row on Saturday, June 13, and entries are now open.

Inspired by television shows Total Wipeout and It's a Knockout, participants will tackle challenges such as 'the wall' and 'danger zone' before conquering the final countdown and, hearts racing, completing the course. Since 2005, more than 250,000 adventure seekers have taken part.

Event director Alan Brown said: "We love coming to Maidstone, which was at the top of our list of places to go back to in 2020.

"We're working extremely hard to make each event fresh and exciting, so that even if you have taken part before, going Gung-Ho! in 2020 will be even more exciting than it was the first time.

"Gung Ho! is like no other 5K event in the UK as it is not about speed, toughness and endurance, but about having fun and challenging yourself and we provide everything to make that happen.

"It also has huge appeal as it's not a race, which does make a huge difference if you're a first timer."

Mr Brown added: "Gung Ho! is the perfect event for people of all ages, size and fitness to find their inner ‘Gung Ho!' and have an amazing day out."

The adrenaline-fuelled event will take place at Mote Park, and organisers are inviting families, friends and colleagues to have a go. Around 25,000 entrants are expected to take part in Gung Ho! challenges during this year, with six other events planned in the UK, including London, Manchester and Leeds.

More than £1m has been raised for charity by Gung Ho! participants, while hundreds of thousands of pounds has been given to the Children in Need, the event's charity partner.

An early bird discount runs until February 3 and the entry fee includes a T-shirt, bib and headband.

To register, click here.

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