What is Hero Rush?

One of the latest trends for people interested in challenging themselves physically (and mentally) are the themed obstacle course races like Tough Mudder and The Warrior Dash.

These are typically 5K to 10K races that attract the physically fit (and the mentally fit) by offering up challenging courses filled with a variety of obstacles – fire, mud, water, walls, poles, ropes and more. Billed as ‘extreme’ races, they offer participants an ‘experience’ unlike a traditional road race.

Best of all, they generally promote teamwork and camaraderie and are successful because participants end up having an enjoyable and fulfilling day.

One of the latest – and really innovative races – is called Hero Rush which offers firefighter themed challenges.

 

What is Hero Rush?

Hero Rush is ….. (from the Hero Rush website)….

Everyone wanted to be a firefighter when they were a kid — here’s your chance to be a hero for the day!

Race through a 5k+ course of heroic (and unique!) obstacles — slide, climb, get wet, get lost, get WETTER, make some saves and a ton more. We’ll surround you with our Inferno Midway with even more themed challenges, a great adventure (and educational) course for kids, awesome “experience” components — and all the food, drink and entertainment you love!

Do you have what it takes to be a Hero?

Hero Rush gives you the chance to put your mettle to the test. You’ll run an intense 5k+ race with multiple fire-related obstacles. Climb ladders and slide down poles, crawl through windows and break down doors, scramble through HAZMAT slime and locate trapped victims — but be careful — you might get the fire hoses turned on you! Don’t just play in the mud — be a Hero!

Once you’ve done the Rush, spend the day on the Inferno Midway with your friends and family, where everyone can practice their firefighter skills on more obstacles and themed challenges! Cool music, a great kid’s course, food and drinks and lots to see and do — get the full Hero Experience!

If this type of race is for you, check out the Hero Rush list of race venues for 2012!