A last “Hurrah!”| Nürburgring & Amsterdam | Sept 27 – Oct 1 2024
What type of car can I buy?
For this event, there is no restriction on engine size or value. We just ask that you ensure the car you bring is road legal and safe.
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! As this is a ‘last hurrah’ there won’t be any ‘official’ prizes, but join in with the sprit and get your best dressed action ON!
You’ll need to arrange your own accommodation and we’ll tell you where we’re staying. You are welcome to stay in a hotel (the one we’re in, or another), or camp. It’s totally up to you!
If you decide to camp, 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. If you’re camping there are occasions where you’ll be encouraged to eat offsite, or at the campsite so a camping stove is 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.
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 closer to the event. Email us with any queries and we’ll be happy to help!
When do we leave and when do we get back?
The event timings (start and finish) are shown here, and we’ll update you as and when the itinerary develops. 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 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 historically had a £500 fundraising target. Collectively this means each year we raise an awesome amount for one, really deserving charity.
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 if you need it. More info and resources can be found here.
I’ve got a friend who wants to join my team last minute? Is this possible?
Yes! Absolutely! There are no entry fees for September, it’s a very chilled affair, so you can add as many people to your team as you see fit, and at a time that suits.
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. This is awarded to the team who have embodied the event’s objectives and ethos. Got involved, raised money, made an effort on costume and car, and helped others.
Depending on the types of cars entered (as we have no official entry fee this September so no ‘classes’ per se), we will present a range of prizes that may include some original prize categories from Scumrun’s past, as follows:
- 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.
What do I do if i've got more questions?
Just email us if there’s anything further you need, and it’s not answered here. Our team will be happy to help. Alternatively, you can contact us on our Social Media pages.
Contact details can be found here