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Spartan Race Begins Educational Stage of USADA Anti-Doping Implementation at World Championships

By |September 22nd, 2016|

Yesterday evening, Spartan Race put out a press release about an informational session at the Reebok World Championships with the USADA (United States Anti-Doping Association) as the first step towards drug testing for the race series. The initial press release had many shaking their heads as to what this all means and how it will immediately affect the athletes at the event next weekend. This morning we spoke with Spartan Race's Director of Sport - Joe Di Stefano to find out more about this announcement.

BattleFrog Makes Good on Refunds

By |September 22nd, 2016|

When BattleFrog Series recently announced they restructured the company last month and all future focus would be on their media offerings. Many racers in the OCR industry were immediately worried if they would see refunds for canceled races. Many veteran OCR racers have seen this pattern before with a company basically closing shop and never paying refunds or other money owed. However, in the last few days refunds, award checks, and more have been showing up in mailboxes around the country. Many have shared those checks on their social media accounts. BattleFrog Series is making good on its promises.

Reebok Spartan Race World Championships Approaching

By |September 21st, 2016|

Reebok Spartan Race World Championships are headed back to Lake Tahoe, California for a second year. On October 1-2, 2016 the Spartan Race world will converge on the former Olympic skiing venue. This year an international field of racers will be competing for $100,000 in cash and prizes. This year the event will also include Future NFL Hall of Famer Randy Moss who will be looking to complete the Spartan Trifecta by crossing the finish line of the weekend’s Beast competition.

Now Casting – New Competition Show – Special Ops Experiment

By |September 15th, 2016|

Bunim/Murray Productions, producers of the successful reality shows Project Runway, Real World, and most recently The Selection on History Channel is currently casting a competition style series. Yesterday, Mud Run Guide spoke with the casting agents for the show to find out who are the ideal candidates for their newest show "Special Ops Experiment (working title)".

Warrior Dash & St. Judes Raise Awareness For Childhood Cancer

By |September 14th, 2016|

September is Childhood Cancer awareness month, Warrior Dash is working with their charity partner St. Judes Children's Research hospital to bring more awareness to this cause. Warrior Dash continues to be a leader in the obstacle racing industry since it's beginnings in 2009. Over the month of September, Warrior Dash will be working with St. Judes to increase donations and offer a chance for those who donate to win special prizes to be used during the 2017 season.

Terrain Racing Addresses Community Concerns

By |September 14th, 2016|

Earlier this month, Terrain Racing was the center of the OCR world after three races were postponed to 2017 and their registration system had a glitch in their system. This happened in the wake of BattleFrog Series closing up shop and the industry was still reeling from the announcement. Today, Terrain Racing issued an apology to the OCR Community for the undue stress the postponement caused on many who love OCR.

CMC Fort Hamilton Named Alexander Nicholas & Elise Fugowski Champions

By |September 13th, 2016|

Civilian Military Combine (CMC) made it relaunch at Fort Hamilton over the weekend. Athletes from around the northeast converged at the U.S. Army Garrison Fort Hamilton for this unique hybrid obstacle race. OCR veterans Alexander Nicholas and Elise Fugowski would take top honors on the day as around 1500 battled it out in the muggy [...]

OCR World Championships Partners with Make-A-Wish Foundation

By |September 6th, 2016|

OCR World Championships continues to up the ante this year with its latest partnership with the Make-A-Wish Foundation Canada. Since the beginning, the OCR World Championships have been committed to giving back to the community and this partnership continues that mission with a special charity race on Sunday to benefit Make-A-Wish Canada.

Rise of the Sufferfests Available on iTunes

By |August 31st, 2016|

Scott Keneally had an idea over three years ago to take his interest in obstacle racing and turn it into the first feature-length documentary on the sport. Over the next three years, he would put his heart, soul, passion, and finances on the line to make this dream become a reality. Tomorrow the fruits of his labor will be released to the world as the documentary will be available for purchase on both iTunes and the Rise of the Sufferfests website.

Breaking News: Robert Killian Jr. Now Offering Coaching Through LeaderBoard

By |August 30th, 2016|

Spartan Race World Champion Robert Killian Jr joined Mud Run Guide in an exclusive video to break news about a new partnership with LeaderBoard. Starting on September 5th, Killian will be offering his own world class coaching through the LeaderBoard program. He will be joining his Spartan Pro-Team athlete Brakken Kraker who already coaches a group of athletes on the platform.

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