About Rasselbock

After five years of organizing successful virtual events solely for charity fundraising, Eric decided to start putting on events for everyone to take part in at any point. Aiming to focus more on the community, the event itself, and, just as importantly, the medals. Eric didn’t like how many virtual events only really offer a medal in an envelope at the as the only connection after you’ve entered and wanted to create an experience from the moment you sign up until you open your medal box at home.

Following on from the dark covid days, Eric expanded out into the world of physical events with the help of Jonathan, parents and good friends, starting with a splash at Sherwood Pines with 150 runners before coming back down to earth for the first Hardwick Hall event with just 32 😬

Since then, Rasselbock has slowly grown into a beast of its own with over 30 events each year and most selling out due to site capacity!

Our constant aim with Rasselbock is to try and connect people from all over the country and help them hit their own personal goals, whilst creating fun and different events for everyone. That alongside creating unique events and some awesome bling to collect along the way of cause.

What is a Rasselbock?

The Rasselbock is a mythological animal from the Bavarian and Austrian Alps. It has the head and body of a rabbit and the antlers of a roe deer. Some Rasselbocks have been known to be shown with canine teeth, unlike other hares and rabbits. Their young are called Waldrasslinge.

Why did I choose Rasselbock?

Well, after almost twelve years of living in the Austrian town of Kitzbuhel, I returned back to the UK with the long term goal of organizing running events. When I sat down to decided on how I was going to begin this challenge I realised that I needed to bring part of my Austrian home back with me. What is more unique and noticable than a Rasselbock!