Tough Mudder - Pittsburgh

The Penn Hills Labor Day 5k and Donut Dash is a community-focused running event held in Pittsburgh, PA, at 250 Aster Street. It features a traditional 5k run or walk, as well as the unique Donut Dash Extreme, which challenges participants' physical and gastrointestinal endurance. The course is designed off public roadways to ensure safety and comfort. Open to all ages and abilities, the event offers free t-shirts to participants and prizes for top finishers across various age groups, fastest stroller pusher, Donut Dash winner, and even the slowest finisher. Proceeds support teens in Penn Hills and Woodland Hills, making it a fun and charitable Labor Day activity. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

The Cleveland Spartan Trifecta Weekend, held at Southington Off-Road Park near Cleveland, Ohio, offers a challenging obstacle course experience across a sprawling 1500-acre venue with dense forests and rugged trails. Participants can choose from multiple race distances: Sprint (5K, 20 obstacles), Super (10K, 25 obstacles), Beast (21K, 30 obstacles), and an Ultra (50K, 60 obstacles), plus a Kids Race. The event features iconic Spartan obstacles like the Atlas Carry, A-Frame Cargo, Barbed Wire Crawl, and Spear Throw, testing strength, agility, and endurance. Completing the Sprint, Super, and Beast in one weekend earns the coveted Trifecta medal. The atmosphere is energetic, with music, beer gardens, and a supportive community vibe. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.