OBSTACLES
Every obstacle at the Badass Human Race is a challenge waiting for you to rise to it. Train your body, sharpen your mind, and show up ready to prove what you’re capable of.
BARRICADES
THE
OBSTACLE 1: Franklin Ave.
Two barricade walls placed in sequence at 5 feet in height. Climb over both barriers using your upper body strength, grip, and coordination. You can ask for support from another Badasses or conquer this obstacle solo.
Mile 0.43
Training: Tricep dips, Pullups, Chin-ups
CARRy
FARMER’S
OBSTACLE 2: Durango Bridge
You’ll grab sand-filled buckets — and haul them down the Durango bridge and back up again. It’s 656 feet of pure grit.
Females and Males 2 buckets
Mile 0.49
Training: Farmer’s Carry, Grip & Shoulder strength
JUMPS
BOX
OBSTACLE 3: Union Plaza, Anthony St.
You’ll hit plyo boxes. Jump up (or step up), step down, squat, and repeat—ten times.
Your legs will be tested, your breath will pick up, but this is where you show you can keep pushing.
Reps - 10
Mile 0.43
Training: Box Jumps, Step ups, Calf & glute exercises
DROP
DEAD BALL
OBSTACLE 4: Union Plaza, Anthony St.
Squat down, pick up your med ball, and throw it over the bike rack 2 times. Leg strength, aim, and focus are key. You can throw it over your shoulder or forward.
50 lbs (females) | 100 lbs (males)
You are responsible for selecting the correct sand ball at the station.
Reps - 2
Mile 0.85
Training: Dead ball drops, Dead lifts, Leg Press, Squats
Penalty: 10 Burpees
UP
DOUBLE
OBSTACLE 5: San Antonio St.
This obstacle will test your climbing skills. Pull yourself up the incline ramp, then climb the rope to get over the ledge. Your grip strength and mindset will be tested.
Mile 1.03
Training: Rope Climbs, Grip Strength, Leg strength
Penalty: 10 Burpees
ZONE
SLED
OBSTACLE 6: San Antonio St.
Grab a sled and push it down the street and back, approximately 320 feet total or 100 meters.
Mile 1.33
Training: Sled pushes, Squats, Leg press, Walking lunges
WALL BALLS
GECU
OBSTACLE 7: San Antonio St.
Squat down to grab your 12 lb. Med ball and throw it up at the GECU Wall Ball board, catch it into a squat on the way down.
Reps - 10
Mile 1.40
Training: Wall balls, Squats, Cleans, Overhead press
CLIMB
OVER-THE-LEDGE
OBSTACLE 8: San Antonio St.
Pull yourself up on the bar and reach the top of the ledge. Pull yourself over the ledge to get to the top of the container. Once at the top, go down the stairs to return to the ground.
Mile 1.49
Training: Pull-ups, Chin-ups, Grip strength
LAB
SWING
OBSTACLE 9: San Antonio St.
Swing through 20’ of rings and 5’ of ropes. Arm strength and grip strength are essential.
Mile 1.53
Training: Rings, Rope climbs, Rope swings
Penalty: 10 Burpees
ZONE
TIRE
OBSTACLE 10: Mills Ave. & Virginia St.
Grab a rope and lift the tire 16’ to the top of the obstacle and 16’ back down. The tire is approximately 20 lbs.
Reps - 2
Mile 1.74
Training: Upper body strength, Sled pull, Squats