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 1 bucket | 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, step down, repeat — ten times.
Your legs will get 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 4 times. Leg strength, aim, and focus are essential. You can choose to throw over-the-shoulder or forward.
50 lbs. for females and 100 lbs. for males
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—2 different weights available—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. 10 reps
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 20’ 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 20’ to the top of the obstacle and 20’ back down. The tire is approximately 20 lbs. Two reps!
Reps - 2
Mile 1.74
Training: Upper body strength, Sled pull, Squats
NET
THE
OBSTACLE 11: Mills Ave.
Jump to grab the net—which is 5’ feet off the ground— and climb over the top and back down the other side.
Mile 1.83
Training: Net climb, Upper body strength, Pull-ups
OVERPASS
THE
OBSTACLE 12: Mesa St.
Grab onto the rope with your arms and legs—you will be hanging parallel to the ground— make it to the shipping container to ring the cowbell and jump down.
Mile 2.31
Training: Grip strength, Rope climbing, Inverted climbing
Penalty: 10 Burpees
BONUS
THE
OBSTACLE 13: Mesa St. near San Jacinto Plaza
The second to last obstacle will challenge you when you’re near exhaustion. Not to mention, the crowd at the After Party will be watching you complete it. NO PRESSURE!
Mile 2.57
Training: Come prepared!
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CLIMB
ROPE
OBSTACLE 14: Mills Ave.
Climb up the 16’ rope to get yourself to the top of the obstacle. Use the stairs to get back down.
Mile 2.18
Training: Rope climbs, Biceps & tricps, Grip strength
PLUNGE
THE COLD
OBSTACLE 15: Main St. near San Jacinto Plaza
The final obstacle before the Black Flag Finish Line! Walk up the stairs and jump into the ice cold water. Inside the cold plunge you’ll encounter bars to swim under. Your body will be exhausted, you’ll lose your breathe at impact, but once you finish this obstacle, you’ll be within feet of conquering the course.
Mile 3.00
Training: Ice baths, Swimming, Breathwork
THE ROUTE
THIS URBAN ROUTE RUNs YOUR THROUGH THE STREETS OF DOWNTOWN EL PASO. ASIDE FROM THE 15 OBSTACLES, the 3-mile course and west texas heat will push you to your limits to see if you truly are a badass human.
