Some people love to run in marathons and compete in races. But these races are anything from ordinary and happen to be in some of the most beautiful locations in the world.
Tough Mudder in Sydney
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They have Tough Mudder races all over the world, but how cool would it be to participate in the race in beautiful Sydney? It takes place in the middle of November this year and you can guarantee to see some greats costumes. Obstacle course lovers come together to try the challenging 10-12 miles of obstacle course, all in mud. Events include swimming through water full of ice, swinging on monkey bars slathered in butter, running through fields covered in wire, and climbing 12-foot walls.
Jungfrau Marathon in Switzerland
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This marathon sells out almost every year and usually takes place in September. The event has been going on for more than 20 years and gets bigger and better each year. Participants run 26.2 miles, mostly uphill, but through the beautiful country of Switzerland. Runners start at the pretty resort town of Interlaken and pass Swiss villages and waterfalls. The course takes runners through the famous peaks of Switzerland known as the Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau. Make sure to save some energy for the end, the last ten miles of race is pretty much a 5,000 vertical feet climb.
Iron Horse Bicycle Classic in Colorado
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The Iron Horse Bicycle Classic takes place in the heart of Colorado and usually happens in May. Cyclists ride their bikes next to the Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge railroad. The race started back in the early 1970s when a cyclist raced the train to Silverton and won. The Iron Horse Bicycle Classis has expanded to a whole weekend full of festivities, mountain bike racing, a parade, a costume contest and even a kids’ race. Over 1,000 racers compete each year in the pro divisions and about 1,500 amateurs race the train over a 50-mile course. Riders can go fast or slow and the sidelines are full of locals cheering the racers on.
