Beast Of The East Fork
Bethel, United States • 7 Jun 2025
Beast of the East Fork is a unique 5K adventure mud run held in the scenic East Fork State Park, just east of Cincinnati, Ohio. Designed for solo athletes and families alike, the course features approximately 3.1 miles of natural trails combined with 15+ challenging natural and man-made obstacles. Participants face a variety of physical and mental challenges including tire climbs, mud and tube crawls, rope walks, wall climbs, sandbag carries, tire flips, cargo nets, and a sandy beach run to the finish. The event emphasizes respect for the park’s natural habitat while delivering a fun, muddy, and demanding outdoor experience for all skill levels. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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Mud & Obstacle runs nearby
The Cincinnati Spartan Trifecta Weekend, held at Perfect North Slopes near Cincinnati, Ohio, is a challenging obstacle course event featuring multiple race distances. Participants can choose from the Sprint (5K with 20 obstacles), Super (10K with 25 obstacles), Beast (21K with 30 obstacles), and the Ultra (50K with 60 obstacles), plus a kids' race. The course offers a dynamic mix of hills, water, mud, and field running, providing a fast yet demanding experience. The event includes a festival area with obstacle viewing near the base lodge, and onsite parking is available. It’s ideal for teams and families seeking a tough, fun outdoor challenge. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
War-X Trilogy OCR
Centerville - 74 km from Bethel • 28-29 Jun 2025
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