2024 Course Map
Here's the complete Contender obstacles list with all the juicy details.
- A
Hurdles
- B
Over-Under-Through
- C
Confidence Climb
- D
Balance Beam
- E
Hill Climb
- F
Log Carry
- G
Lake Crossing
- H
Mud Crawl
- I
Creek Run
- J
Teeter Totter
- K
Slip Wall
- L
Net Climb
NOTE: All obstacles—except the hill climb—have an alternate bypass should you be unable to complete the obstacle. But, we encourage all participants to give each obstacle a try.
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Orienteering
You must use a combination of strategy, navigational skills, and athleticism to find and collect as many checkpoints as possible in the least amount of time.
Paddling
This obstacle is part of the Adventure Racing portion of the event. You must paddle to the floating control marker buoy, punch your card and return to shore.
Hurdles
Give your sore legs a break and beat up your sternum as you vault over these insidious hurdles. The height of the hurdles may vary from 3 to 5 feet. Participants must jump or pull themselves to the top using their arms and legs.
Balance Breaker
The balance beam may look easy, but don’t let it fool you. Traversing the stump jump, loose logs and slanted ramp will put your balance skills to the test. There are no hand holds on this one, so make sure you practice your balancing act before event day.
Confidence Climb
Now you can have your cake and eat it too! Well, that is, if you can make it to the top of this 9-ft cable spool cake. Ring the bell at the top and get rewarded with a savory slice of cake on the other side.
Rope Climb
Just like in gym class, this obstacle requires to climb along a rope to reach the top. You can expect to climb 12 to 16 feet high. The size of the ropes are approximately 1.5 inches, made of manila and twisted poly-dac polyester fiber.
Over-Under-Through
Also called O-U-T, this is a 3-part obstacle that involves first climbing over a 6-wall, then crawling under a second wall 2 feet off the ground, and then squeezing through a window in the final structure.
Hill Climb
100 meters of leg burning, anaerobic mayhem. We'll admit, hill climbing is tough! But, with the right mindset, grit, and training, you can conquer Widow Maker Hill like a pro.
Log Carry
You will carry a log over 150 meters. The log must be carried and not dragged through the terrain. The weight of the logs can vary. Typically, however, the logs are around 30-35 pounds for the men and 20-25 pounds for women and 50-55 pounds for a team of two.
Hercules Hoist
he Hercules Hoist is a strength obstacle that also requires lots of grips. A heavy sandbag is tied to a rope, which is fixed to a pulley, and the participant must pull the weight from the ground to the top. The Hercules Hoist weight is around 75 pounds for men and 50 pounds for women.
Lake Crossing
120 feet of refreshing goodness. Though the water is roughly waist deep, we've added a 1" rope to help you across. Please, no diving is allowed in the water.
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Mud Crawl
A puddle of mud is an inconvenience. A 30 foot section of a net covered marsh is a privilege. We've given you very little space between the ground and the netting. Grab a friend, because mud hugs are contagious.
Creek Run
You’ll be tromping 200 feet through a natural spring fed creek, slick mud and a steep embankment. Start high stepping your way through this murky obstacle.
Teeter Totter
This isn't your average playground seesaw. This obstacle consists of a long, narrow board supported by a large cable spool designed to test your balance and coordination.
Slip Wall
The Slip Wall is a giant 45-degree wall with a rope attached to the top. The wall will be slippery from all the mud, and therefore the rope will be a great help to climb. Once you reach the top of the wall, you must use your arms to pull yourself over. The Slip Wall is 16 long.
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Not your average monkey bars...
The gorilla line includes unique obstacles like ball holds, traverse rings, monkey net with the classics such as the monkey bars, ring holds and a slack line.
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Net Climb
This a-frame net obstacle is 12 feet in the air, so don’t get tangled in the gnarly mesh. Get ready for a great view at the top of this structure. The hardest part is coming down.
