Rhino-Course-Extreme Obstacle Race

Obstacles, mud, water, ropes, wood, hills, valleys, and tires, oh my!
This is my second time doing this race, and lemme tell you – the first time was brutal, but this second time that I did the race was even worse!
There were 100 obstacles this time around, as well as a 5-​mile (total) race on rocky/​hilly/​sandy terrain. I’ve done other races before (marathons, half marathons, the Scorpion Warrior, and the Camp Pendleton Mud Run, in addition to the last Rhino Race) and hands down, this is the hardest race I’ve ever done YET! And no, I’m not just saying that cuz I also happened to see an ambulance cart off some poor guy that ruptured his Achilles while attempting one of your obstacles (and happened to see someone else carted off during the last race that I participated in). I’m saying it cuz I mean it!
There were upside down ladders, running up and down hills/​canyons, an «elevator shaft» where you had to move up from the bottom to the top and climb down when you finished, tire hurdles, a balance beam, a seesaw, monkey-​bars/​ropes, a rope suspended over a puddle of water, cargo nets, logs, tires, and some obstacles where you had to do lateral jumps/​hurdles. This is in addition to the rope swing, and the numerous rope obstacles + vertical walls (90 degree incline or 45 degree incline). The punishment for not completing the obstacle 100% correctly or skipping one? 10 burpees without a push-​up, 5 with a push-​up. Oh, and did I mention that there are three categories: mainstream, extreme (1 lap around), and extreme endurance (as many laps around as you want for 9 hours total). I’m sure that I missed out on some of the obstacles, but I apologize. My brain and body are taking a beating from the race that I ran today. Lol.
So, if you DO decide to take on this race, make sure that you’re prepared to wait for obstacles if you sign up at a later time. Otherwise, go early (competitive heats) and feel free to wear your crazy/​interesting costume if you want. I actually saw some gymnasts/​acrobats doing the race in tutus. Wow. I also recommend that you have some really good gloves (that fully cover your hands), since I came up with a few splinters this time around.
A special shout out to the volunteers that helped put together this event, especially when it came to motivating us racers, as well as directing us, helping us sign our lives away via waivers, giving us our gear/​checking in our bags, and finally providing us with water when necessary.
I also am thankful for the smoothies provided by Tropical Smoothie King (for a small donation), and that someone took advantage of my beer ticket afterwards.
I also liked the fact that there was an area for the kids to play in, with their own version of the obstacles.
I’m excited to see what you guys have in store for us next time around, and I definitely know that the race is no joke. The three shirts that I have and two Rhino Course coins are serious proof.
Honestly, the best $ 45 I’ve ever spent to get my @$$ kicked on a Saturday. Keep up the good work!