Wipeout Run

From the producers of the television series Wipeout, take part in this one-of-a-kind 5K race, the Wipeout Run. The race first took place in 2011 in San Diego, Calif., and has since expanded to cities across North America.

The obstacle-based race features 12 obstacles across the 5K course. Inspired by the show, each course features obstacles seen on Wipeout. These over-the-top obstacles include the Big Balls, Sweeper, Wrecking Balls, Happy Endings, Sky’s the Limit, Tumble Tubes, Monkey Business, Foam of Fury, Bubble Bash Swing, Dope on a Rope, The Drop and Smash Wall.

Check out the list of participating cities: Baltimore (June 6), Wilmington (June 13), Washington D.C. (June 20), Twin Cities (June 27), Portland, Wash. (July 11), Seattle (July 18), Chicago (July 25), Boston (Aug. 1), Hartford (Aug. 8), Denver (Aug. 15), Kansas City (Aug. 29), Sacramento (Sept. 5), New York (Sept. 19), Atlanta (Oct. 3), Austin (TBA), Cleveland (TBA), Charlotte (TBA), Indianapolis (TBA), Miami (TBA), Orange County (TBA), Phoenix (TBA), Toronto (TBA) and Vancouver (TBA).

Registration prices vary by location and time proximity to the race. A t-shirt, bib and safety pins, silicone wristbands and temporary tattoo are included with the registration fee.

The Wipeout Run benefits the Challenged Athletes Foundation, a non-profit providing opportunities and support to individuals with physical disabilities.