Midnight Madness
What is it?
Commonly known as MidMad, Midnight Madness is a large-scale event for Durham County Explorers and Rangers, welcoming between 100 and 200 participants each year. Teams take on a challenging 16–18 km incident hike, tackling a range of exciting activities and challenges along the way to earn as many points as possible.
After a night of camping to recharge, the team with the highest score will be crowned this year’s champions and take home the coveted Midnight Madness trophy.
When and Where is it?
When: Saturday 21st – Sunday 22nd November 2026
Where: 2nd Annfield Plain Scout Hut, S View Gardens Annfield Plain, Stanley, DH9 7TU
How do you enter?
Only leaders/adult volunteers can sign up their groups – members or their parents must discuss this with them if they wish to attend. All teams must have between 4 and 7 members to sign up. Leaders/adult volunteers can find the sign-up link and guide below:
https://events.durhamscouts.org.uk/midmad
What do you need?
Please see below for a complete equipment list.
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