DRX Games VII- Strength & Speed On March 24, 2018, Dirt Runner's permanent Obstacle Course Race (OCR) facility located in Marseilles, IL (just south-west of Chicago) will hold two more events at their current location. You may have been there for one of Dirt Runner's frequent races or you may know the venue from BattleFrog Chicago (2016) or a former home to Spartan Race (pre-2015).
Recently, Spartan inked a new multi-year partnership with BODYARMOR, one of the fastest goring sports drink companies. The new partnership begins immediately and will continue through the 2019 season offering participants BODYARMOR beverages at all U.S. events.
Tough Mudder picks up a new presenting sponsor today with Celsius for the Tough Mudder North American Challenge Series. Celsius Brand will be the official fitness drink for the series which includes Tough Mudder Half, Tough Mudder Full, and Tough Mudder 5K.
Goliathon announced today the introduction of a new event for the fall of 2018. Goliathon introduces the new event G8, an 8-hour event offering participants a chance to take on multiple laps in one day. The event is set to take place October 27, 2018, a week after OCR World Championships.
Tough Mudder is working with the CW network once again this year for the series "Tough Mudder: Tougher Together". The five-episode digital series begins March 15, 2018, on the CW Seed. The series will feature inspiring journeys of "everyday heroes" overcoming obstacles on Tough Mudder Courses and in life.
Spartan announced this morning the introduction of the Spartan Mountain Series presented by the U.S. Air Force. The new six race series introduces new medals and challenges for obstacle racers. For athletes looking to take on some of the toughest Spartan races in North America, the new series is for you! The series kicks off in May in Montana.
Tough Mudder announced today its Pro-Team for the 2018 season. With both new and returning faces, the Tough Mudder Pro Team features some of the best in the OCR Industry.
This year athletes will have another post-race beverage at Warrior Dash. The race organization recently partnered with the hard seltzer company White Claw Hard Seltzer to offer a gluten-free drink option at the end of each race. This year Warrior Dash enters its 10th season in obstacle course racing.
Jon Albon the four-time OCR World Champion has renewed his contract for another year with dryrobe. Albon has been a supporter of dryrobe since 2013 and was one of the first athletes to introduce the UK-based brand to North America.
365 Sports the parent company of 5K Foam Fest Canada has teamed up with Make-A-Wish® Canada as its official charitable partner for the Canadian 5K Foam Fest tour in 2018.
