Chicagoland #2 BADASS Dash

BADASS Dash™, one of the world’s leading producers of Obstacle Course Challenges & Adventure Racing and whose events benefit Autism Speaks, is pleased to announce the addition of the K9 Companion division for their 2014 series. This new division will bring men, women, children and their “best friend” together as a team to conquer 8-10 unique, challenging, fun and BADASS canine specific obstacles that will be sprawled across a 5K-7K course. The BADASS Dash™ K9 Companion division is the first of its kind in the OCR genre where participants can bring their canines to take part in a race specifically designed / modified for them to compete as a team. Each team will be comprised of one male or female runner that is a minimum of 14 years of age and a K9 companion that is a minimum of 1 year old – no matter what size, shape, breed or mix. A maximum lead of 4 feet will be required for all teams competing and they will follow the same course as the Recreation division with a select number of obstacles designed specifically for each team to conquer together. With the addition of the K9 division to the competitive schedule, each BADASS Dash™ competitor now has the opportunity to compete as a team and/or either individually for any one of the other divisions: The ELITE division, as the name clearly depicts, is geared toward individuals who are well trained (i.e. police, firefighters, armed forces, competitive athletes) and are looking to “get after it” while having the race of a lifetime. This division showcases those who can traverse through the obstacles while navigating the terrain the fastest with opportunities to win big prizes and even bigger bragging rights. The RECREATION division, which can be anyone from an avid racer to a weekend warrior to someone looking for a new personal challenge, is geared toward those who are not specifically trained in Obstacle Course Challenges or Adventure Races but want to set a goal on the finish line and then achieve it. The KIDS DASH division for children 4 – 13 years of age. The Kids Dash for 4 – 6 years old will feature a 200-yard dash with obstacles just their size while the 7 – 13 years old get to race on a 1-mile course with a mixture of adult and kids obstacles. Those not racing are encouraged to travel the course alongside the racers and cheer them on as they move from obstacle to obstacle as well as joining in the festivities of the POST-RACE FESTIVAL which will host racers and canines alike, vendors and spectators in a festival atmosphere with the inclusion of live entertainment, a pet expo area, a beer garden, food & beverages, an awards ceremony, contests and prize giveaways. So if you are looking for something new and exciting to do with your canine or if it’s time for you to take on the personal challenge of a lifetime or if you simply desire to be a part of an event that is guaranteed to leave a lasting impact on your life, REGISTER NOW! BADASS Dash™ benefits Autism Speaks, an organization dedicated to funding global biomedical research into the causes, prevention, treatments, and cure for autism; to raising public awareness about autism and its effects on individuals, families, and society; and to bringing hope to all who deal with the hardships of this disorder