zMAX Dragway at Charlotte Motor Speedway – Oct. 20 When you were a kid, did you dream of being a firefighter? Did you want to ride the big red truck, run heroically into burning buildings, fight your way through smoke and flame, and save the victims trapped inside?
By James Haycraft It is hard to describe the excitement that a new bike can bring to your life. Running your hands along its sleek shapes and marveling at the “newness” of such a machine brings much joy into anyone’s life, especially someone that rides bikes. It was
By Brandon McDearis Have you ever wondered what’s inside those little energy gels that you are squeezing down your throat in the middle of a race or at the back end of a workout? I have. I recently became curious, so I began doing some research on what it
Society Hill, S.C. – Oct. 27 and 28 Quick Info: 11 miles, 25 obstacles, mud. Official Race Description: Tough Mudder events are hardcore 10-12 mile obstacle courses designed by British Special Forces to test your all-around strength, stamina, mental grit, and camaraderie. Tough Mudder has already challenged half
Winnsboro, S.C. – Oct. 13 Quick Info: 10-12 miles, obstacles, spartan warriors, mud. Official Race Description: Spartan Beast is a 10-12 mile obstacle race from hell. If you have done any race anywhere in the world, whether a mud run, fun run, Olympic run, bike race, death march
Uwharrie - May 12 Quick Info: 4+ miles, obstacles, mud. Official Race Description: Gauntlet [gawnt-lit], noun: consecutive tasks endured sequentially; as these do not cause serious injuries, only bearable pain, they are sometimes eagerly anticipated by the initiate as a sign of acceptance into a more
Saxapahaw – Sept. 15 Quick Info: 5k, 7 obstacles, mud. Official Race Description: The Trooper Challenge Mud Run is a fun, unique, and family-friendly event. The 5k course has military-style obstacles and mud pits that will be both achievable for the novice and taxing for the elite.
Wilmington - July 28 Charlotte – Oct. 13 Quick Info: 3 miles, 12 obstacles, mud. Official Race Description: The Getcher Mud On event is a running/walking event where participants get muddy, dirty, and wet while tackling a series of challenging obstacles over a three-mile course. Charity:
Waterloo, S.C. - June 21 Quick Info: 6 miles, natural obstacles, mud, sand. Official Race Description: No manmade obstacles. No tires to push around. Just humans against Mother Nature. Six miles of mud, sand, river, hills, mud, rock ledges, mud, dehydration, excessive heat, and 450 feet of
Charlotte - June 29 to July 1 Chapel Hill – Oct. 27-28 Raleigh – Nov. 24-25 Secret Route! Quick Info: 15-20 miles over 8-10 hours, secret route, urban terrain, ruck sacks. Official Race Description: A team event, never a race. Your entire class sees the best