Superhero Scramble
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| Superhero Scramble | |
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| Genre | Obstacle Race |
| Location(s) | United States |
| Inaugurated | 2011 |
| Most recent | July 28, 2012 |
| Website | superheroscramble |
Superhero Scramble was a superhero themed obstacle race series that has several levels of races.[1][2] The majority of participants participate for fun, while others compete for team and individual prize money that's available at each event.[3] Participants frequently dress in costumes based on characters from video games, movies, cartoons, and comic books. The all-day events included live bands, DJ's, emcees, entertainers, food and beer. There were also night races and kids' races.
History
[edit]The Superhero Scramble was founded in June 2011, in Boca Raton, Florida by Sean O'Connor.[4] The first event occurred on November 12, 2011, at Quiet Waters Park in Deerfield Beach, and attracted nearly 2,000 people. Three more events took place in Florida during the next twelve months, and subsequently the group has organized national level events across the US.[5] Men and women participate about equally in the races, and both young and older adults take part.
After 2013, the Superhero Scramble, as well as several other obstacle races, had some financial trouble because fewer people were signing up to participate.[6] The final races were plagued with low volunteer and support turnout, and the remaining scheduled races were canceled. Participants were not given refunds.
Course
[edit]Superhero Scramble racecourses vary in distance and difficulty from four mile "Charger" courses to eight mile "Intimidator" courses, as well as thirteen mile (half marathon) "Villain" and the 26 mile (marathon) "Super Villain." Projected finishing times for the events range from 30 minutes to 12 hours, depending on the particular course and fitness level of the racer. Race venues have included ski slopes, state parks, paint ball parks, off-road parks, and more. Any competitor who completes all three race distances within a 12-month period is eligible to receive special designation as a "Superhero Legend."
Obstacles
[edit]The Superhero Scramble races include a variety of obstacles including the Leap of Faith jump, The Beast climbing wall, the Spiderweb ropes course, the Real Barbed Wire, the Top of the World Container Crossing, the Dumpster Divin ice bath, the Super Slime Slide and several mud slides.[7][8]
Scramble Gamble
[edit]The Scramble Gamble allows participants to win a cash prize whereby half the entrance fees are given to charity and the remaining half split between the top 3 finishers.
Charitable Partnership
[edit]Superhero Scramble supports Forgotten Soldiers Outreach (FSO),[9] which was founded in 2003 to send monthly "We Care" packages to U.S. servicemen and servicewomen abroad. To date, FSO has benefited over 250,000 military personnel serving abroad, covering ALL world theaters.
Night Waves
[edit]In July 2012 in Waldo, Fl,[10] Superhero Scramble held its first night waves. Races where participants ran the same course that was set up during the day, navigating by way of the moonlight and their headlamps.[11]
Super Kids Race
[edit]Kids can run their own version of the Superhero Scramble. The course is estimated to be 1 mile long and with 5 or more obstacles. Age groups of 4-8 and 9-13 run together. Parents are encouraged to run with their children. Participants receive a medal, a sticker and a temporary tattoo.
Past events
[edit]| Date | Location | City |
|---|---|---|
| November 2, 2011 | Quiet Waters Park | Deerfield Beach, FL[12] |
| March 12, 2012 | Oleta River State Park | Miami, FL |
| July 28, 2012 | Waldo Motorsports Park | Waldo, FL |
| January 12, 2013 | Emilia Earhart State Park | Miami, FL |
| April 27, 2013 | Redwine’s Cove – The Medusa | Dalton, GA |
| June, 2013 | Amesbury Sports Park[13] | Amesbury, MA |
| August, 2013 | Tuxedo Ridge Ski Center | Tuxedo, NY |
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ James Villepigue (4 December 2012). Obstacle Race Training Bible: The #1 Resource to Prepare for and Conquer Any Course!. DK Publishing. pp. 281–. ISBN 978-1-101-59832-0.
- ^ ".New York Daily News, Rheana Murray, July 19, 2013
- ^ "Superhero Scramble adds fun to fitness". Gainesville Sun.
- ^ "The Messy, Rapid Rise of Obstacle Course Racing". Racked, Chavie Lieber Aug 21, 2014
- ^ Chiang, Anthony (January 10, 2013). "No obstacle too big for father-daughter in Superhero Scramble". Sun Sentinel. Archived from the original on March 3, 2016. Retrieved 10 January 2013.
- ^ Erin Beresini (14 October 2014). Off Course: Inside the Mad, Muddy World of Obstacle Course Racing. Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. pp. 217–. ISBN 978-0-544-05552-0.
- ^ "11 of the world's coolest themed runs". By Tamara Hinson, for CNN, February 3, 2015
- ^ "SUPERHERO SCRAMBLE". United States Department of Defense website, Scott Schmidt
- ^ "Forgotten Soldiers Outreach"
- ^ "Superhero Scramble Adds Fun to Fitness" The Gainesville Sun, July 28, 2012
- ^ "Superhero Scramble Reviews" Mud Run Fun
- ^ "Adventure Anna's Races" Multi Sport Lifestyle
- ^ "Superhero Scramble". Boston Herald, Patrick Whittemore June 09, 2013