The USA Obstacle Course Racing announced today that four athletes will represent the United States in the upcoming World Team Challenge in Italy this April. The team includes Kristen Mullen, Cassandra Ohman, Ben Dydyna, and Jared Forman.
Warrior Dash has long been a favorite obstacle race. The 5K course format is a classic in the industry and the afterparty is legendary. For years only one thing was missing from the Warrior Dash offering, a kids race. While have loved participating over the years, many have lamented that there are no kids offerings. Warrior Dash listened and this year has added Warrior Dash Training Grounds to their race day line up.
Obstacle course racing has a new organization entering the industry with the announcement of the American Obstacle Course Association. The newly formed non-profit brings together nearly a dozen obstacle race companies in order to work together to advance the industry in the United States of America.
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Winter can be a tough time to get out and think about training for an upcoming obstacle race. Between snowstorms, frigid weather, and this winter even temperatures dropping below freezing in Florida. Everyone can use a little sun and warmth this time of year. Obstacle Racers Michael Mark, Stephanie Quinn, Yancy Culp and Kevin Donoghue want to help you out this winter with a training camp at Rancho La Puerta in Tecate, Mexico just over the border from California in Baja California this February.
Spartans from around the world will converge on Lake Tahoe once again this year for the 2018 Spartan World Championships. This marks the fourth year at the Olympic venue of Squaw Valley. With the village, ski resort, and outdoor activities all around Lake Tahoe the location makes an ideal championship location.
Savage Race announced today a new offering to their obstacle racing menu today with the official introduction of Savage Blitz a 3-mile and 15-20 obstacle fast-paced new obstacle race series to complement the original 5-7 mile offering. Savage Race will be testing out the new format in four markets for the 2018 season with their hopes set on expanding in 2019.
After 50 years of Drag Racing at New Jersey's Raceway Park, the owners have decided to cease drag racing operations. With the rising cost of fuel, insurance, and other factors the owners of the iconic location in New Jersey have decided to shutter the doors. For obstacle racing fans, have no fear, Raceway Park will continue to be a muddy venue for the tri-state area.
BONEFROG Challenge is back for 2018 with more events and HESCO Group as their Gold Sponsor. BONEFROG is the Navy SEAL owned and operated obstacle race which started in New England. The race series has continued to grow and expand yearly.
Hardcore Mudd Run announced they have recently teamed up with the local American Red Cross in support of the 2018 Penn State Dance Marathon. Hardcore Mudd Run is just one of the thousands of local races around the United States that continue to work to keep obstacle course racing local for thousands of participants and fans of the sport.
