Gladiator Rock 'n Run

Former American
Gladiator Dan “Nitro” Clark has organized an obstacle course race fit for only
the most daring competitors– the Gladiator Rock’n Run.  This extreme,
17-obstacle challenge will be taking place at the Stoney Creek Metropark, 4300
Main Park Road in Shelby Township, on Saturday, August 17. The first wave will begin at 8 a.m.

The course challenges
all participants to conquer extreme obstacles and harsh terrain, then to
celebrate their conquests with a post race party filled with music, beer and
food.

During the 3.5 mile
course, participants will race through fiery flames in the Gladiator BBQ, blast
through a waist-deep icy pool of water in the Polar Bear Plunge and slither
along on their bellies through a trough of mud in the Mud Madness Challenge.
There are also two nightmare mystery obstacles, and many other thrilling feats.
Those too skeptical to participate are still invited to come check it out— the
course was built to accommodate spectators.

Gladiator Rock’n Run
organizer, Dan “Nitro” Clark, says that while the course might sound
intimidating, he created the run to keep people healthy and fit, and encourages
people with varying fitness levels to come out and give it a try.

“The inspiration for
Gladiator Rock’n Run arose from my desire to create an unforgettable fitness
experience that participants would not only come back to year after year, but
would also tell their friends about,” said Clark. “It’s an extension of my life’s
passion to put America on the path to a happier, healthier, and more fulfilling
life.”

If the thought of a
mud-slinging, fire-jumping obstacle course doesn’t sound appealing, the after
party probably will! The after party, also know as the “Bad-Ass Party” will
include three bands, food, beer, and muddy Gladiator Rock’n Run participants
receiving awards for best times and costumes.

The Gladiator Rock’n
Run benefits Talk About Curing Autism (TACA), an organization dedicated to
educating, empowering and supporting families affected by autism. For families
who have just received the autism diagnosis, TACA aims to speed up the cycle
time from the autism diagnosis to effective treatments.

“If these obstacles
are too much to handle, you can always go run another boring long distance
run,” said Clark. “Gladiator Rock’n Run isn’t for everyone. It’s for those who
are gladiator tough and dare to be different.”

For more information
and registration, please visit, www.gladiatorrocknrun.com.