The last time we wrote about the Battlegrounds at Cedar Lake, we heard excuses. “I don’t have time to train,” you stammered. Well, fair warning: The next race is in October, which gives you ample opportunity to peel your backside off the couch. The largest local mud run course packs 30-plus obstacles into 5 messy miles, and afterward you can toast your feat at the adjoining winery.
Drop Zone
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In the Drop Zone, you’ll jump from a platform into a 15-foot pool of water, then swim, crawl, and struggle your way back out.
Perilous Pontoon Bridge
New this year, the Perilous Pontoon Bridge is a 100-yard dash across the murky surface of a pond, atop artificial lily pads. Don’t fall in.
The Torpedo Launcher
The Torpedo Launcher sends you, the human torpedo, up a 100-foot ladder, then down a long slide.
The Gantlet
You’ll navigate a series of obstacles while suspended over a pool of water, like on Wipeout. Don’t, because this is near the finish line—everyone is watching.
