Upcoming Events

I like to keep upon on events in the my area, and for those interested, I thought I post some that I've found through the fall of 2013.  This is by no means a comprehensive list, it's only a list of events near the Northern VA area, and it's only those that I've been able to find.

Super Spartan - 24 & 25 Aug, at the Wintergreen Ski Resort in Nelly's Ford, VA.  Unfortunately, the only event close to VA in 2014 is the Sprint event in North Carolina...no Beast anywhere near VA.

Rogue Runner - 14 Sept, 5+ miles, 20+ unique obstacles, at Graves Mountain in Syria, VA.

The Big Hooyah - 14 Sept 2013, Goochland, VA.  6+ miles, 20+ obstacles, this event is brought to you by the SEAL Team PT folks.  The web page shows folks shooting paintball guns...it appears that one obstacle involves marksmanship.

GoRuck Nasty - 6+ miles, 20+ obstacles at the Massanutten Ski Resort in Mcgaheysville, VA, 21 Sept 2013 (details available on Facebook).  This event is brought to you by the GoRuck cadre, and reportedly based on the US Army Special Forces Nasty Nick obstacle course.

Ruckus-DC - DC running of the 5K Ruckus Run, to be held at the Prince William County Fair in Manassas, VA, on 28 Sept 2013.

Tough Mudder - the Mid-Atlantic Fall event is in the Peacemaker Training area, 19 & 20 Oct 2013.  I ran the event in the same location this past spring, and it was tough.  The obstacles were great, and the rolling hills of the venue will keep you warm and wear you down a bit.  There's no Tough Mudder listed on the calendar yet for 2014.

Coming up in 2014:

Fugitive Mud Run - Seems to be fairly new, with two events this fall, and more scheduled for 2014.

Savage Race - My wife and I just ran the Mid-Atlantic event, and the 2014 event is already on the calendar!  Hopefully by then, the cooler weather will make for a longer course, and they'll have figured out what to do about the wash racks.