Ruée des Fadas Rocbaron is an 8 km obstacle race held at Domaine de la Verrerie in Rocbaron, located in the Var region of southern France. The course features around 30 obstacles, including mud jumps and climbing walls, designed to create a communal, messy adventure rather than a competitive run. The event is conveniently located for several hubs in Provence and Côte d’Azur, approximately 45 minutes from Aix-en-Provence, one hour from Marseille or Hyères, and about 90 minutes from Nice.
The race welcomes solo participants, friends, families, and teams, with an emphasis on enjoyment over speed. There is no timing system, encouraging costumes, laughter, and embracing the mud as integral parts of the experience. Organizers highlight it as a particularly lively event of the year, featuring a day filled with color and mud. The venue also provides refreshments and basic food for participants resting or awaiting their group's completion.