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Test your will, determination, and speed during these outdoor adventure sporting events taking place in the Pocono Mountains this year. Don't miss out on these exciting endurance events and be sure to register early!
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GO DIVA!...DASH5/25/2013
Times: 8am-8pm
Location: Shawnee Inn & Golf Resort
One River Road, Shawnee on Delaware, PA 18356
Phone: (917) 821-3366
Admission: $80 - $85 per person (based on when you register)
Calling all DIVAS! Come out and join Faith and Fitnezz for a fun filled day of adventure as you dash for the cause...a cure for LUPUS! You and three of your best diva pals will pull, jump, lift, crawl, bump, run, and climb your way to the finish line. The entire course should take only a few hours to complete as a team, because everyone will go around four times. Enjoy plenty of activities, celebration BBQ, award ceremony, and much more. In addition, be creative and think of a fabulous outfit because all diva teams will be judged and have a chance to win a $100. Kids can enjoy a fun filled afternoon of challenging games, events, activities and shows.
POCONO XTERRA: HICKORY RUN STATE PARK TRAIL RUN6/1/2013
Times: 10am-1pm
Location: Hickory Run State Park
Route 534, White Haven, PA 18661
Phone: (570) 814-0346
Admission: $20/by mail, $25/day of event
Third race in the Xterra Pocono Series. The course covers over seven miles of trail and paths going through streams, rhododendron tunnels, swamps, forests, and fields. Anyone can enter this race. Participation in the Pocono Xterra Series is not required. Reservations are required.
PROMPTON PUNISHER6/8/2013
Times: 7:30am/20 & 30 Mile; 8:30am/10 Mile
Location: Prompton State Park
108 Creek Drive , Prompton , PA 18456
Phone: (845) 252-7454
Admission: $40/10 Mile, $60/20 & 30 Mile
10, 20, and 30 mile trail runs. The course is approximately a 10 mile loop, mostly single track, rocks, roots, mud and streams. All runners are recommended to carry hydration. All proceeds to benefit Hope Hill Ministry and Friends of Prompton. Accept your PUNISHment and register today.
POCONO XTERRA: GOULDSBORO STATE PARK TRAIL RUN6/29/2013
Times: 10am-1pm
Location: Gouldsboro State Park
Route 507, Tobyhanna, PA 18466
Phone: (570) 814-0346
Admission: $20/by mail, $25/day of event
Fourth Race in the Xterra Pocono Series. The course covers over six miles of trails and old roads going through forest, swamps, and streams with a spectacular finish at Gouldsboro Lake. Anyone can enter this race. Participation in the Pocono Xterra Series is not required. Reservations are required.
SPARTAN RACE7/13/2013 - 7/14/2013
Recurring daily
Times: 8am
Location: Blue Mountain Ski Area
1660 Blue Mountain Drive, Palmerton, PA 18071
Phone: (610) 826-7700
Admission: $60-$100 (based on when you register)
Spartan Sprints are muddy three plus miles with 15 plus obstacles course races. The challenging sprint races are a great way to get off your couch and start living. Beginners to hardcore warriors, and marathon runners alike come out to test themselves on the insane obstacles! This 5k race is comprised of mud runs, obstacles, trail racing, physical challenges, and mental challenges all in a three plus race.
HERO RUSH8/10/2013
Times: 9am-2pm
Location: Skirmish
211 North Meckesville Road, Albrightsville, PA 18210
Admission: $65-$89 (based on when you register)
Hero Rush is a challenging, tough, heroic, and fun 5K race with 17 plus totally unique firefighter and hero themed obstacles. Enjoy entertainment, food, and drink, Kid's Races, and more. Get pumped for an awesome obstacle and adventure race perfect for friends and families. Must be at least 14 to participate.
SHAWNEE MOUNTAIN MUD RUN8/17/2013
Times: 9:30am-5pm
Location: Shawnee Mountain Ski Area
Hollow Road, Shawnee on Delaware, PA 18356
Phone: (570) 421-7231
Admission: $45-$200 (based on when register)
The Shawnee Mountain Mud Run is a 5k mountain trail run with natural and man-made obstacles, challenging ups and downs, rocky, wooded and wet terrain, shallow water crossings and lots of mountain mud. This is a timed event, (limited age categories) with emphasis on FUN, TEAMWORK and helping each other finish safely. All team members must cross finish together. Costumes encouraged! The run also features a Mini Kidz Run for ages 6-12 years of age, post race BBQ, live music, raffles, and awards will be held in the base area. The Shawnee Mountain Mud Run benefits the Pocono Chapter of Girls on the Run. The run will be held rain or shine.
WARRIOR DASH8/24/2013
Times: 9am
Location: Pocono Raceway
500 Long Pond Road, Long Pond, PA 18334
Phone: (312) 980-9983
Admission: $50-$90 (based on when you register); $10/parking fee
Welcome to the world's largest running series. Warrior Dash lands in Pennsylvania where 12 obstacles from hell await you along this 3.32 mile course. Beer, bands, food, and fun will begin approximately 30 minutes after the first wave.
SAVAGE RACE9/14/2013 - 9/15/2013
Recurring daily
Times: 9am
Location: Skirmish
211 North Meckesville Road, Albrightsville, PA 18210
Phone: (407) 796-8414
Admission: $69-$129 (based on when you register)
Savage Race is coming to Pennsylvania in 2013 with more than 23 twisted obstacles scattered about a 5-6 mile rugged race course. Savage Race features more real obstacles per mile than other events, so you spend less time jogging and more time conquering badass obstacles. It is not your typical mud run. It features the biggest and best obstacles, the most obstacle challenges per mile, and is rated by mud race participants as the best obstacle race available.
POCONO CHALLENGE9/15/2013
Times: 8am
Location: Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, Bushkill, PA 18324
Email: poconochallenge@hotmail.com
Admission: $115 - $135 (based on when you register)
Teams and individual competitors will have the opportunity to experience the beauty of the Pocono Mountains like never before. The Pocono Challenge is a hybrid multi-discipline adventure race that will challenge experienced competitors while giving anyone the chance to enjoy mountain biking, canoeing and jogging or trekking with friends or family. The race consists of a 14.5 mile mountain bike ride along the beautiful McDade Trail, followed by a ten mile paddle down the Delaware River (canoes and kayaks will be provided). The race ends with a three-mile trek or jog ending at Smithfield Beach. Every competitor will receive a custom t-shirt and every finisher will receive a beautiful finisher's medal.
POCONO LAKE REGION 13.19/29/2013
Times: 8am
Location: Honesdale to Hawley
2552 Route 6, Hawley, PA 18428
Phone: (570) 226-3191
Admission: $55 (based on when you register)
The course will begin in the vicinity of the Honesdale High School and continue through to Wallenpauck Area High School. The course features the Lake Region of the Pocono Mountains natural assets such as rolling farmlands, fresh water trout streams, and Lake Wallenpaupack.
D&L HERITAGE MARATHON AND HALF-MARATHON11/3/2013
Times: 8am
Location: Northampton Borough Complex to Lehigh Gap
D&L Trail, Northampton , PA 18067
Phone: (610) 923-3548
Admission: $65-$85 (based on when you register)
Gear up to make history during the Delaware and Lehigh Heritage Marathon/Half Marathon. Enjoy the spectacular fall foliage and stunning views as you follow the historic transportation system where America was built.
RIVER RAMBLE11/10/2013
Location: Smithfield Beach
River Road, Shawnee-on-Delaware, PA 18356
Phone: (570) 424-6431
Join Ready Set Run for the River Ramble. The ramble will feature a 5k and 10k road race along River Road, a 2-mile fun trail walk along the McDade Trail, and a nature walk for the children with a park ranger. The River Ramble will start at the Smithfield Beach Recreation Area. Prizes and festivities will be held after the race.
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