# Waterpark Obstacle Courses RNLI's 'Splashfest' Featured a Water-Themed Outdoor Obstacle Course By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2016-08-09 | Marketing Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/outdoor-obstacle-course References: [eventmagazine](http://www.eventmagazine.co.uk/pictures-rnli-hosts-splashfest-event/brands/article/1404915) & [splashfest](https://www.splashfest.co.uk/) As part of its 'Splashfest' event, charity [RNLI](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/burts-and-rnli) created an outdoor obstacle course with a focus on water-themed challenges in London's Battersea Park. The focus on water at this event ties in with RNLI's Respect the Water campaign. The 2.5 kilometer outdoor obstacle course featured five [water-based challenges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aquatic-fitness), as well as a Splash-Out Zone and the RNLI Inspire Zone, which served as a place for attendees to learn more about the charity's work. Other fun stations at the event included a photo booth, a surfing simulator and a zorbing pool. With the rise of athleticism and healthy living, outdoor obstacles courses have come into popularity as a way to encourage everyone to feel like a winner by completing the course. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 72% | Activity: 53% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Marketing](https://www.trendhunter.com/marketing) > [Interactive](https://www.trendhunter.com/interactive) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Outdoor-obstacle-courses:** Outdoor obstacle courses are becoming increasingly popular as a way to promote athleticism and healthy living. - **Water-focused-events:** Events with a focus on water-themed challenges are gaining traction, offering unique experiences for participants. - **Charity-event-experiences:** Charity events are incorporating unique and engaging experiences, such as obstacle courses, to attract attendees and raise awareness for a cause. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Sports-and-recreation:** The sports and recreation industry can capitalize on the growing popularity of outdoor obstacle courses by creating innovative courses and equipment. - **Event-planning:** Event planning companies can explore water-focused event concepts and design engaging obstacle courses. - **Charity-and-nonprofit:** Charities and nonprofit organizations can create interactive and educational experiences, like obstacle courses, to attract supporters and raise awareness for their causes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Community-Focused Hybrid Running Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/runningman.md) - [Rideable Sandcastle Courses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rideable-sandcastle-course.md) - [Job-Themed Obstacle Courses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jobstacle-course.md) - [Virtual Obstacle Courses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/specsavers-obby.md) - [Streetside Challenge Billboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gymbox-start-line.md) - [Outdoor Waterslide Drinking Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/what-do-you-meme-slip-sip-flip.md) - [Winter Alcohol-Safety Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/winter-water-safety.md) - [Festival-Ready Electrolyte Beverage Activations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electrolit-campground.md) - [Living Waterslide Wellness Resorts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/therme-manchester-wellness-resort.md)