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Dirt Runner
Dirt Runner is Chicago’s largest permanent mud run obstacle course sports venue. Through the season, we host day and night fun mud run events, obstacle course racing endurance, and training events that offer a unique experience to all levels of athletes and enthusiasts. You’ll get plenty of action in our courses and insane terrain with a total elevation change of over 1200 ft. Together we overcome the obstacles and conquer the challenges.
We offer music, activities like the ninja warrior wipe out, vendors and fun challenges throughout the festival fairground area. Our facility is spectator and family friendly. Our events are for ages 5+. We do have courses available to adults and kids. Have an escape adventurous weekend with your family and friends. Are you ready to conquer the challenge?Check our EVENTS that are offered during the season. Come out to Dirt Runner, compete, play and make some great memories. Power comes in numbers. Invite your friends and o.c.r comrades. Join or create a team. Conquer the challenge as a group and enjoy a remarkable fitness experience. After the race, make a day of it with all the activities Dirt Runner offers at the main event area. We also open for birthday parties, team building, and family get together. Contact us to schedule a date.The Dirt Runner courses will test beginners and top athletes – Run the course as many times as you want in the same day during our Training Day Events. Our year round events offer smaller crowds for any race and eliminate the waiting time to tackle any obstacle. All runners are free to set their own pace. Everybody can try any obstacle more than once during the race.If you don’t want to run, we invite you to set up a picnic and enjoy the food, beer and music. We also allow pet parents to bring their K-9s on the trail during Training Days! Dirt Runner allows outside food and beverages, so everyone is encouraged to bring their own grills and make an all day picnic out of it. If you and your group want to camp at Dirt Runner fairgrounds and enjoy an action packed weekend, please let us know at least 24 hours in advance.
No holds barred swimsuit run! 5k of see what passes for a swimsuit fun event.
There are plenty of ways to get WET and MUDDY. So come and Strut it and Run It before you join our Music Party with Pig Roasts and Beer!
With this Race Event you get one FREE Training day prior to the race.
You get 3.5 miles of insane terrain, 30+ tough obstacles and a total elevation change of over 1200 ft
Aid Stations:
There are 2 water stations with 1st aid kits. And for larger events, there will be paramedics on site as per city requirements.
Awards:
Top male and female finishers and the fastest team get awards.
Spectators:
5
Parking:
Parking is Free.
Post Party:
YES, there is a great music and pig roast post party.
Our Post Race Party is the best Event in the Midwest. Beer awaits you beyond the finish line. Awesome music and food dominate our festival area. Relax in our camping area with fire pits and bring your grill. Drink our beer and eat your own food while you unwind from the race.
For bad ass entertainment, test your balance and speed on our Ninja Warrior/Wipeout style course. Conquer our Warped and Traverse Walls. Show off your strength on the Samson Ladder and Pegboard Climb. Try not to fall off our slacklines. We also have volleyball/badminton and bean bag toss games.
Coupons / Discount Codes:
Please see our obstacle course race discount & promotion page for all the latest discounts, promos, promotions, discount codes, and coupon codes for Chicago Illinois Dirt Runner Swimsuit Dash 2013.
There also may be one listed at the top of this page.
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