Are You a Rugged Maniac Obstacle Racer?

What is Obstacle Course Racing?

Have you noticed obstacle course racing and mud races happening more often? It's true. These events have grown every year since they first appeared.

Obstacle course racing (OCR) ranges from family friendly to ultra competitive challenges. OCR participants race on foot while conquering various obstacles. The physical challenges include climbing walls, swinging across cold water, crawling under barbed wire, leaping over trenches and fire.

Each challenge tests strength, speed, endurance, mobility, and more. The course distances vary from one mile to marathon. Some combine trail and road running.

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What Does a Rugged Maniac Event Look Like?

Rugged Maniac returns to Dade City, Florida on April 20, 2019. (Photo credit: Rugged Maniac)

Rugged Maniac obstacle course races (OCR) began in 2010 as Rugged Races. Two former lawyers, Brad Scudder and Rob Dickens, staged their first race in October, 2010.

In 2014, they did a deal with Mark Cuban on ABC's Shark Tank. In just a couple of years, the race expanded to 24 US cities and Canada as the Rugged Maniac. Today you can choose from 30 Rugged Maniac events across the continent.

Rugged Maniac features over 25 obstacles on a 5K course. There are 6 new obstacles in 2019. The event is family-friendly. It caters to participants at all fitmness levels.

Before, during and after the race, everyone enjoys an all day festival. There's a mechanical bull to ride, bounce houses, beer, food, and exhibition booths.

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A few photos from the 2018 Dade City Rugged Maniac. 

Race Day Festival and Post Race Party

The festival starts at 8 a.m. with a DJ on the main stage. There are plenty of activities and games: dance parties, pull-up contests, stein-hoisting and pie-eating competitions. Take a spin on the mechanical bull or play corn hole. Enjoy some food, a beer, and visit the sponsor displays for freebies.

Rugged Maniac Florida is at Little Everglades Ranch
​on April 20, 2019

The Little Everglades Ranch is located at 17951 Hamilton Rd, Dade City, FL 33523. That's about an hour north of Tampa, FL. 

(Photo credit: Little Everglades Ranch)

Pricing and Discount Code

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Early bird pricing is $29. Final day of race price is $100. Right now, registration for Dade City is $69 per person. Hurry, that price goes up to $79 on Feb. 23rd!

Here are some pricing options:
1. Military and Student Discount = $10 OFF
2. Volunteer and Race Another Event for Free
3. Use my code: RUN10 and Save 10% OFF

Parking Fee

Parking is $10 per car; $25 for RVs and Campers. That's incentive to carpool, right? Cash only for the parking fee.

Spectators Welcome

Spectating is it's own sport. (That's my plan this year!) Tell your cheer squad that spectators get in free. Everyone is welcome to watch the competiton. No animals permitted except service dogs.

Rated in Top Five Obstacle Course Races

The Rugged Maniac events are rated as a top OCR. ​Every Rugged Maniac event has at least 25 obstacles. Be sure to download the race packet before the race to see which obstacles will be on course. (2018 obstacles are listed on website right now.)

Off the Rails obstacle. (Photo credit: Rugged Maniac)

Now that really is a Slippery Slope. (Photo credit: Rugged Maniac)

Pie? Yes, please! (Photo credit: Rugged Maniac)

To the top with a little help from a Rugged Maniac friend! (Photo credit: Rugged Maniac)

Use the Discount Code and Save 10%

If racing the Rugged Maniac appeals to you, don't forget to save some cash with my code: RUN10. That's good for 10% off your registration.

The Dade City, Florida April 20 Event is 70% Full

Use "RUN10" to Save 10% on your registration for the Rugged Maniac OCR in Dade City, Florida on 4/20/19.

Learn What to Take with You to an OCR

What should you pack for your obstacle course race adventure? No worries, I'll be back with a comprehensive list of what to pack when running an OCR. Hint: It's going to be different than any road race you've run! Another hint: NO CLEATS ALLOWED.

Advice on How to Enjoy Your Mud Run OCR

Check out Andrea's tips for fun at a mud run obstacle course race. Her Mom talked her into running one! You can get her take on the new Rugged Maniac obstacles, too.

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