Chicago 10-16-10

OBSTACLE COURSE 1: NAVY PIER

Violation of the rules of this obstacle course will result in a do-over.

SECTION 1

  • Move through the "TIRE" portion of the obstacle stutter-step style, touching the ground inside of each consecutive tire
  • Do not skip a tire or run on top of the tires

SECTION 2

  • Get up on and move across the "JERSEY CONCRETE BARRIERS" as you would a balance beam
  • You must get from one end to the other without falling off

REPEAT SECTION 1 + 2

     
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OBSTACLE COURSE 2: DuSABLE HARBOR

Violation of the rules of this obstacle course will result in a do-over.

SECTION 1

  • You must go under the "BLUE POLICE BARRICADES"

SECTION 2

  • You must go over the "YELLOW TRAFFIC BARRICADES"

REPEAT SECTION 1 + 2
       
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OBSTACLE COURSE 3: SOLDIER FIELD

Violation of the rules of this obstacle course will result in a do-over.

SECTION 1

  • Get up, over or through the "TRAFFIC" obstacle
  • You are not permitted to go around the obstacle

SECTION 2

  • Get up and over each of the three "MARINE HURDLE" rungs
  • The outside support structures are off-limits at all times
  • Both feet must touch the ground between each rung

SECTION 3

  • Proceed through the "CARGO CRAWL" by crawling under the netting

REPEAT SECTION 2 + 3
     
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OBSTACLE COURSE 4: McCORMICK PLACE

Violation of the rules of this obstacle course will result in a do-over or a penalty.

SECTION 1

  • Traverse the "MONKEY BARS" and get to the other side without touching the ground
  • You are not permitted to skip rungs
  • If you are unsuccessful in your first attempt, you are required to make another attempt
  • If your second attempt proves unsuccessful, Race Staff will direct you to the penalty area, where you will be required to complete 12 push-ups before being permitted to continue on with the event
     
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OBSTACLE COURSE 5: SOLDIER FIELD STAIR CLIMB

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OBSTACLE COURSE 6: UPPER HUTCHINSON FIELD

Violation of the rules of this obstacle course will result in a do-over or disqualification, depending upon the offense.

SECTION 1

  • Get up and over the "CABS"
  • You are not permitted to go around the obstacle

SECTION 2

  • Get up and over the "BUS"
  • You are not permitted to go around the obstacle
  • Absolutely no jumping is permitted from the top of the "BUS" obstacle. Doing so will result in immediate disqualification from the event. Please use the infrastructure provided to climb down safely.

REPEAT SECTION 1

SECTION 3

  • Get up and over the "WALL"
  • You are not permitted to go around the obstacle
  • You are not permitted to use the support structures that stick out from the "WALL" to assist you
  • Absolutely no jumping is permitted from the top of the "WALL" obstacle. Doing so will result in immediate disqualification from the event. Please use the infrastructure provided to climb down safely.

     
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