Cincinnati Spartan Trifecta Weekend

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.

The Reid Adventure Course is a family-friendly obstacle event held at the IU East cross country course in Richmond, Indiana. Spanning a 3-mile course with over a dozen self-paced obstacles, participants face challenges that test strength, agility, and endurance, with opportunities to get muddy and wet. Suitable for all fitness levels and ages 10 and up, the event supports the Reid Health Athletic Training program, which provides injury prevention and care to local schools. Participants receive race shirts, finisher medals, and post-race snacks. The event also features a lively Fan Zone with local vendors, sponsor partners, and activities, creating a fun and supportive atmosphere for competitors and spectators alike. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

The War-X Trilogy OCR is an extreme obstacle course race held in Southern Ohio, designed to push participants' physical and mental limits through a war-themed, mission-oriented experience. The event weekend features multiple challenges, including a 1.5-mile military-style Battle Challenge with a live fire range to test shooting skills, and a 5K trail run that immerses runners in nature. Notable for its intense obstacles, the race includes two 350-foot water slides integrated into the largest American flag east of the Mississippi. The course emphasizes grit, endurance, and patriotism, offering a unique and adrenaline-fueled OCR experience unlike any other. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Tough Mudder Indiana 2025 takes place at CERAland Park in Columbus, Indiana, about 1.5 hours from Indianapolis and Louisville. This challenging mud run features over 20 obstacles on a course that can extend beyond 10 miles, including iconic challenges like the Arctic Enema ice pit and the Electric Eel electric wire crawl. Participants can also opt for a shorter 3-5 mile course with 12+ obstacles.

The event emphasizes teamwork, mental stamina, and physical endurance across rugged, lakeside trails with significant elevation changes. Finishers earn medals, shirts, headbands, and a celebratory drink. Additional options include VIP experiences, group packages, and spectator passes. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.