Ultimate Badass Challenges
The ultimate badass challenges are tough sporting events designed test your endurance and resolve.
- You might be a great runner, but are you a great swimmer as well?
- Can you ride a bicycle with the same dexterity as paddling a kayak?
In order to be considered an ultimate Badass you must complete at least 3 ultra endurance races in different fields or 1 ultimate triathlon:
Please take a look at some of the toughest races. The choice is yours!
Do you have what it takes?
A triathlon is a multi-discipline sporting event consisting of 3 sequential endurance races. Triathlons typically involve cycling, running and swimming. Ultradistance triathlon, such as the Ironman, cover 140.6 miles: a 26.2 mile run, 2.4 mile swim, and a 112 mile biking portion.
SavageMan 70
When: September 20, 2020
Location: Deep Creek State Park, MD
Sponsor: Kinetic MultiSports
Description:
70 mile triathlon divided into a 1.2 mile swim in the waters of Deep Creek Lake, a 55.7 mile bike run on rural roads through forests, and a 13.1 mile run on gravel roads, paved roads as well as walking trails.
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Norseman Xtreme Triathlon
When: August 1, 2020
Location: Eidfjord, Norway
Sponsor: Zalaris, Renault
Description:
140.43 mile triathlon divided into a 2.36 mile swim in the cold waters of Hardangerfjord, a 111.85 mile bike run over mountain passes with steep inclines, and a 26.22 mile run with the last 10.69 miles consistently climbing up to 6069.55 feet.
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The Triple Brutal Extreme Triathlon
When: September 12, 2020
Location: Llanberis, North Wales
Sponsor: Brutal Events, Planet X, Torq
Description:
430.28 mile triathlon divided into a 7.1 mile swim in open waters, a 347.88 mile bike run on open roads, and a 75.3 mile run where participants ascend and descend Snowdon, North Wales highest mountain.
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Adventure racing or expedition racing is multi-disciplinary team sport involving navigation over an unmarked wilderness course with races extending anywhere from two hours up to two weeks in length.
Sea to Sea Expedition Race
When: February 27 to March 1, 2020
Location: St. Augustine, FL
Sponsor: ARGeorgia
Description:
Participants will begin the race somewhere on the West Coast of Florida and will have to trek, paddle, and bike to get back to St. Augustine. Teams will trek through 5 different state parks and bike through San Felasco.
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Shenandoah Epic
When: April 18 to April 19, 2020
Location: Bentonville, VA
Sponsor: Adventure Enablers, Downriver Canoe Company
Description:
Participants will have to cover up to 100 miles in 24 hours through biking, trekking, and paddling canoes/kayaks. The racers’ skills and endurance will be put to the test by the 25 to 35 miles of trekking, 50 to 60 miles of mountain biking and 16 miles of paddling on the Shenandoah River.
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Paddling is the act of manually propelling a boat using a paddle. The paddle, which consists of one or two blades joined to a shaft, is also used to steer the vessel. The paddle is not connected to the boat (unlike in rowing where the oar is connected to the boat).
WaterTribe Ultimate Florida Challenge
When: March 7, 2020
Location: Tampa Bay (Ft. Desoto), FL
Sponsor: WaterTribe
Description:
This a long event that circumnavigates Florida in 5 stages. It covers 1200 miles and participants have 30 days to complete all 5 stages. Some consider it the toughest small boat race in the world.
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WaterTribe Florida Coastal Challenge
When: February 28, 2020
Location: Perdido Key, FL
Sponsor: WaterTribe
Description:
Racers must traverse 1230 miles from Perdido Key, located between Pensacola and Orange beach, AL to Fort Clinch, situated on the East Coast of Florida. This challenge is not for the faint of heart!
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Obstacle Course Racing is a sport in which a competitor, traveling on foot, must overcome various physical challenges in the form of obstacles. Obstacles may include climbing over walls, carrying heavy objects, traversing bodies of water, crawling under barbed wire, and jumping through fire. Many obstacles are similar to those used in military training, while others are unique to obstacle racing and are employed throughout the course to test endurance, strength, speed and, dexterity.
Tough Mudder
When: December 7 and 8, 2019
Location: Bartow (Clear Springs Ranch), FL
Sponsor: Tough Mudder, ACE, Navy Federal Credit Union
Description:
An 8 to 10 mile foot race with 25 obstacles that test your endurance every step of the way. Participants must work their way through monkey bars covered with butter and mud, crawl through narrow passageways, traverse a pool full of ice, go underwater and crawl through a cage. Take on this challenge if you dare!
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Savage Race
When: March 14 and 15, 2020
Location: Dade City, FL
Sponsor: Zevia, Michelob Ultra, UP4 Probiotics
Description:
A 5 to 7 mile obstacle course race filled with hazards to slow your progress and test your might! Crawl under barbed wires, climb over 8-foot walls, hang off sheets to get across, dive into a 15-foot deep pool; those are only a few of the 25+ obstacles you’ll encounter. Completing the Savage Race is truly an unforgettable experience.
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Tough Guy
When: March 29, 2020
Location: Wolverhampton, UK
Sponsor: Tough Guy
Description:
An 8 mile challenge with multiple cold water immersions is not for those who prefer the warm weather. Crawling through tight concrete tunnels, climbing cargo nets and dodging electrified wires are some of the 35+ obstacles in store for those brave souls attempting this race.
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Challenging swimming events involve open water races in which participants swim from destination to destination. Some events may require a wet-suit and verification of applicant ability, due to the increased risk of open water events. Please contact the event sponsor to ensure qualification to register for events.
Port to Pub Swim
When: March 21, 2020
Location: Perth, Australia
Sponsor: Channel 7, Hotel Rottnest, TAMS group
Description:
A grueling long distance swimming race composed of 2 races: a 12.24 mile leg from Leighton Beach to Rottnest Island and a 15.53 ultra-marathon swim. This is one of the longest open water swims in the Southern Hemisphere. Who knows you might even encounter a few sharks.
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Swim for Alligator Lighthouse
When: September 20, 2020
Location: Islamorada (Florida Keys), FL
Sponsor: Florida Keys Brewing Co, La Siesta Resort & Marina, Coldwell Banker
Description:
This race is an 8 mile open water swim which starts the Amara Cay Resort. This swim takes participants 4 miles out to the Alligator Lighthouse, where they will circle it, and swim back 4 miles.
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Vidösternsimmet
When: August 8, 2020
Location: Tånnö, Sweden
Sponsor: Best Western Hotel
Description:
A 13 mile open water swim that will have you battling wind and fog in chilly waters. Many start the event, but finishing it is not a guarantee
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An ultra-marathon, also called ultra distance or ultra running, is any footrace longer than the traditional marathon length of 42.195 kilometers.
Daytona 100
When: December 7, 2019
Location: Atlantic Beach, FL
Sponsor: Zwitty Ultra, LLC
Description:
A 100 mile footrace that takes racers through 4 counties and a dozen cities. The course itself is flat and does not slow the racers. However, it is imperative that participants pace themselves if they hope to finish this challenge.
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Lighthouse 100
When: Mach 30, 2020
Location: Peninsula, MI
Sponsor: Lighthouse Running LLC, Courtyard By Marriott
Description:
A 100 mile footrace that takes racers through the eastern portion of Grand Traverse Bay to the Petoskey Lighthouse. Participants will enjoy scenic views while focusing on getting to the finish line.
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Badwater 135 Ultramarathon
When: July 6 to 8, 2020
Location: Death Valley, CA
Sponsor: Pure Vitamin Club, Caring House
Description:
A truly challenging 135 mile race from Death Valley to Mt. Whitney, CA. This grueling race subjects participants to scorching temperatures while running a course that takes them from 280 feet below sea level to 8,300 feet above sea level.
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A sport of riding bicycles off-road, often over rough terrain, using specially designed mountain bikes. Mountain bikes share similarities with other bikes but incorporate features designed to enhance durability and performance in rough terrain. Mountain biking can generally be broken down into multiple categories: cross country, trail riding, all mountain (also referred to as “Enduro”), downhill, freeride and dirt jumping. However, the majority of mountain biking falls into the categories of Trail and Cross Country riding styles.
La Ruta de los Conquistadores
When: November 5-8, 2020
Location: TBA, Costa Rica
Sponsor: Spartan, Land Rover, Gatorade
Description:
A 3 day biking event that expands across 161 miles, crosses 5 mountain ranges and has participants climbing a cumulative 29000 feet. La ruta will have racers bike through mud, sand, water, and various other terrain. At times, the only way to proceed is to carry your bike. Through jungles, volcanoes, and suspended bridges, racers will have to change their strategy in order to advance.
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Race Across America
When: June 16, 2020
Location: Oceanside, CA
Sponsor: Terrano, Rudy Project, XX2i Optics
Description:
A 3000 mile race across 12 states where participants climb over 170000 vertical feet. Racers are given a maximum of 12 days to complete the race, with one ultimate badass finishing the race in under 8 days.
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