Scumrun UK Meet Up. Fri 24th – Sun 26th May 2024.
What type of car can I buy?
As this is a relaxed event, you are open to bring any car you like, as long as it is UK road legal. The classes/categorisations of cars for Scumrun proper are as below, so you may choose to take inspiration from here.
| CLASS | MAXIMUM ENGINE SIZE | VEHICLE VALUE |
|---|---|---|
| 1LTR & £150 | 1000cc | £150 Max |
| Scumrun Built Not Bought | Any Size | No Limit |
| Scumrun Unlimited | Any Size | £2,000 Upwards |
| Scumrun Original | Any Size | £500 Max |
What should I bring and what should I wear?
This event is a TENT CAMPING event. So, needless to say, you’ll need a tent! We’d suggest sharing, but if you’d like to bring your own, there should be ample space. The campsite will have washing and toilet facilities but we’d suggest you bring food for breakfast and snacks. Fear not, however, more details will be provided ahead of the event to those who have entered.
What are the timings of the event?
The format of this event will be Friday arrival, and Sunday evening departure. We anticipate teams being in situ for an ‘on campsite’ evening on the Friday, or at a local venue, but other than that it is likely to be a relaxed affair without set arrival times. Further details and timings will be provided to entered teams nearer to the event date, along with the location.
What about the charity? How does this work? Can I raise money for any charity?
In 2024 we have a nominated charity for the whole YEAR. We therefore encourage all entrants of the Scumrun UK Meet Up in May to fundraise something for this amazing cause. A small donation to the charity is included within the entry fee too so even by entering it means you’re supporting them. We will be running some ancillary activities at the Scumrun UK Meet Up in May to help raise money for our 2024 nominated charity, and encourage anyone taking part to do the same.
We will be running a league table during the year of 2024 with some great prizes up for grabs for the top fundraisers. Teams that enter the Scumrun UK Meet Up in May, our September event, or both, will be placed in a league table. Top fundraisers will be announced towards the end of 2024 (likely in October, but tbc closer to the time).
Charity is at the core of what Scumrun is all about, but this event does not place specific targets on teams to fundraise and there will be no prizes specifically for entrants of the Scumrun UK Meet Up in May. However, every penny counts and helps to make a big difference to the lives of those who need it most. Teams who are taking part in September’s European Tour and the Scumrun UK Meet Up may decide to fundraise from early in the year, but we will leave this up to you to decide! Most teams can easily raise £100 per head without too much work, so we challenge you to do as much as you can!
I’ve got a friend who wants to join my team last minute? Is this possible?
Yes, absolutely! You can do this once entries are open. To avoid disappointment, please let us know in good time if you have any additions to your team so we can factor this in and make sure we’ve got space for you all. Ideally by the beginning of February, but we will be flexible where we can.
I’d like to connect with other teams. What’s the best way of doing this?
Follow our Scumrun official Facebook page to meet and chat with other teams and enjoy the general banter that comes with being a part of the Scumrun family. You. Are. Welcome.
Are we competing for prizes? And if so, what are they?
There are no ‘official’ prizes at this event; taking part is what counts!
Scumrun European Tour: September 2024. Dates tbc. Entries open late 2023.
What type of car can I buy?
You are open to purchase any type of car you like, providing that the vehicle meets your chosen Class criteria. If we don’t believe you we will ask for proof! Modifications are not restricted.
| CLASS | MAXIMUM ENGINE SIZE | VEHICLE VALUE |
|---|---|---|
| 1LTR & £150 | 1000cc | £150 Max |
| Scumrun Built Not Bought | Any Size | No Limit |
| Scumrun Unlimited | Any Size | £2,000 Upwards |
| Scumrun Original | Any Size | £500 Max |
What should I bring and what should I wear?
Fancy dress and ‘themes’ are strongly encouraged. This is a big part of the event, so we love to see you in fancy dress! There are various prize categories so take a look below for more info on this. In terms of what to bring… if we are camping, you’ll need your own camping kit, sleeping bag etc. We highly recommend sharing tents so that space in your car is not all taken up with kit. While we do normally camp at campsites where food is provided, there are occasions where you’ll be encouraged to eat offsite on your way, or at the campsite so a camping stove is also recommended. Lots of teams travel in convoy so we also recommend a CB radio as this really adds to your experience. We’ll advise what channel we’ll be operating on on the ferry if not before.
If entering Scumrun Unlimited then we suggest you bring a sleeping bag and basic food for your cabin accommodation.
Please note, once entries are opened for this event, details on what to bring will be provided. If you have any questions, feel free to ask us and we’ll endeavour to help as best we can.
What about the ferry? When is it, how do I book etc?
You’ll need to make your own ferry booking, but details on how to do this will be provided to confirmed teams much closer to the event.
When do we leave and when do we get back?
The event timings (start and finish) will be advised when entries are open. As it can be a lot of driving so we’d strongly suggest taking the day before the event, and the day following the end of the event, off work so you don’t feel obliged to rush home when tired. Some teams also like to convoy to the start or home after the finish so we leave this to you to sort out with friends you’ve made through our Facebook community.
What happens at the launch party? Do I need to go? Where is it?
Yes! If we have a launch party/send off event all teams need to attend. The location is kept a secret until nearer to the time and is an important start to the event. It’s where registration takes place (there’ll be various forms you need to fill in), and you’ll also need to show your fundraising and pledge totals to the charity so we can work out the overall total so far. Fundraising does not need to stop at the launch though. The launch is a great opportunity to meet new and old teams, and there are important briefings that take place as well as entertainment before we leave for Europe to who knows where… Whatever happens, once entries are open we will advise you of when we will start and finish the event so you can make travel plans accordingly.
What about the charity? How does this work? Can I raise money for any charity?
Since the event’s inception, we have collectively raised money for ONE nominated children’s charity each year. Each team has a £500 fundraising target, and there are sometimes prizes for those who exceed this – and a league table! Collectively this means each year we raise an awesome amount for one, really deserving charity. The new news for 2024 is that we will set a league table up for ALL teams for both our Scumrun UK Meet Up in May, and this event in September. The league table (run via Just Giving) will run all year and close after September (likely in October but tbc nearer to the time.) Prizes will be awarded to our top fundraisers over the whole year. This means that if you enter both events you can fundraise to one page throughout the year and your overall total will count. Equally, if you are just attending September, you are welcome to start fundraising as early as you like! Even now!
You are welcome to raise funds in whatever manner you feel suits you best – either offline, online or a combination. In 2024 our charity’s preference is that participating teams set up a Just Giving page. Confirmed entrants will be given guidance on how to go about this. Most teams set up a Just Giving page and do some offline fundraising too; ultimately whichever means is easiest for teams to raise the most, is totally fine by us. ‘Offline’ donations can be paid to the Just Giving page so that it collects all funds and that they make their way safely to the charity. The charity will have some supporting material available to support you in raising as much as possible. Scumrun HQ will pass contact details of all entered teams to the charity so they can contact you and provide support and ideas for your fundraising efforts.
I’ve got a friend who wants to join my team last minute? Is this possible?
Yes. To secure a team space two places must be purchased at the outset. Additional passengers/drivers can be added closer to the event – we will advise on social media when any cut offs for adding new drivers is, so keep an eye out! We accept payment in cash or via credit card if it is in person, or via our website.
I’d like to connect with other teams. What’s the best way of doing this?
There are lots of ‘unofficial’ Facebook groups, but follow our official Facebook group and here you can ask questions and post and view photos and videos.
What prizes are we competing for?
The overall, prestigious ‘winners’ are the Spirit of Scumrun. There are other awards as follows:
- Spirit of Scumrun: Team who have embodied the event’s objectives and ethos. Got involved, raised money, made an effort on costume and car, and helped others.
- Best modified car: As it says on the tin. Awarded to the car who has been modified/repaired/made over and in doing so has demonstrated a good level of skill.
- Best dressed car: Best in show for cars. Basically best fancy dressed/pimped up car.
- Best dressed Scum: Best dressed team, but not winners of the Spirit award.
- Fundraising awards: Presented to the top fundraising teams from both events, at the end of the year.