2020 EVENT CANCELED, offering virtual race option. *** Barber Beast on the Bay is set at Presque Isle State Park (USA Today’s ‘Best Pennsylvania Attraction’) in Erie, PA. Participants will take on 10 miles of sand, water, and trails – it’s the nature of the Beast! Be ready to run, …
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2020 EVENT CANCELED, offering virtual race option.
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Barber Beast on the Bay is set at Presque Isle State Park (USA Today’s ‘Best Pennsylvania Attraction’) in Erie, PA. Participants will take on 10 miles of sand, water, and trails – it’s the nature of the Beast!
Be ready to run, jump, climb and crawl across more than 30 obstacles on the shores of Lake Erie at the biggest obstacle course race in Erie, PA! And while you tackle your challenges during the Beast, you’ll also be helping the children and adults with autism, intellectual disabilities and behavioral health challenges at the Barber National Institute who take on their own obstacles on a daily basis, as the event supports the non-profit and its 5,370 individuals.
A one-mile adapted course will also be offered for those ages 16+ with physical or intellectual disabilities at Waldameer, a theme park in Erie, PA next to Presque Isle State Park. The 10 Mile Course and Adapted Course come together for the final two obstacles and all participants cross the finish line together!
Yes, we love all eyes on us – spectators are encouraged to cheer on our obstacle course race participants along both 10 Mile Course and Adapted Course free of charge! All are welcome at the finish for our post-race festivities including music, dancing, food trucks and ice cold beer
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Kinda bland. Maybe okay for newbies.
The obstacles weren't anything special. Ridiculously easy compared to what you'll find at most other obstacle races. I saw some people commenting via social media on how challenging it was. … MORE
The obstacles weren’t anything special. Ridiculously easy compared to what you’ll find at most other obstacle races.
I saw some people commenting via social media on how challenging it was. It’s a safe bet that these folks aren’t very experienced, though. The people I’ve met who have tried more obstacle races and/or are fairly fit didn’t think it was all that exciting.
Frankly, if I ever do this again, it will be because I had nothing better to do on that weekend.