Toughest Races In The World

Toughest Races in the World # 1

Tough Mudder

Tough Mudder is an endurance race that challenges you over 10-12 miles with some of the toughest obstacles. Tough Mudder is one of the toughest races in the world that started in 2010 and its popularity has spread to different countries. But the icing on the cake is the World¡¯s Toughest Mudder. This is a race to search for the toughest man, woman or four member team. This is the race to put your fitness to the test.

Toughest Races in the World # 2

Ironman World Championship

As the name suggests, Ironman World Championship is a competition to test different skills, muscles and stamina on land and sea. Yes, Ironman World Championship involves completion of swimming for 2.4 miles then biking for 112 miles, and then running for 26.2 miles. This race takes place in Hawaii, a paradise that will challenge your guts. Since 1978 they have attracted people from across the world to test their fit bodies.

Toughest Races in the World # 3

Iditarod Trail Invitational

Battling winter with its icy cold hands on you can give you the shivers. But Iditarod Trail International puts you through this test and lots more. The race is held across Alaska in bitter cold. How will you train for it? Eskimos and Alaskans may find it a piece of cake, but what about you? Will you take up the challenge? This year Iditarod Trail International begins on 24th February and you can participate in either the 350 miles or 1000 miles race.

Toughest Races in the World # 4

Great Divide Mountain Bike Race

The Great Divide race actually brings together the best mountain bikers in the world to compete in Great Divide Mountain Bike Race that covers 4418 kms. This involves biking from Canada to America across different landscapes. And the interesting point to note is that you do not have a support system, you have to be responsible for your own safety. This race takes mountain bike adventure to a whole new level. It's man versus wild on this race.

Toughest Races in the World # 5

World Bog Snorkelling Championship

It is the murkiest, smelliest championship that you can participate in. You'll have to swim through to the finish line. There are races where slugging through mud is a challenge, but at the World Bog Snorkelling Championship you have a pair of slippers and a snorkel to help you get across. But the task is to complete the championship by blocking out the slime and rotting smell. We're not sure if this is a test for endurance or the ability to handle smelly stuff...

Toughest Races in the World # 6

Barkley Marathon

Barkley Marathon has attracted several people, but only few have succeeded to cross the finish line. To give you a clearer picture, only seven people have completed the race since the time it was started in 1986. The Barkley Marathon pushes you through a course of five 20 mile loops through Tennessee's Frozen Head State Park.

Toughest Races in the World # 7

Jungle Ultra Marathon

A jungle marathon seems far better than running through a desert or racing on ice and cold weather. Let¡¯s not jump to conclusions, the Jungle Ultra Marathon challenges you to run under hot humid climate, through the rainforests of Peru, infested with creatures that can suck out your blood. It also involves climbing mountains and crossing rivers, it will definitely remind you of episodes from Man versus Wild.

Toughest Races in the World # 8

Marathon des Sables

A crazy idea would be crossing the largest desert in the world, the Sahara desert. That¡¯s exactly the concept behind Marathon des Sables. It is a race that covers 156 miles over 6 days, your challenge ¨C the hot, dry, sandy and mountainous terrain. There have been cases where two have lost their lives and one barely made it out alive. Marathon de Sables truly challenges human spirit.

Toughest Races in the World # 9

Vendee Globe

Everyone likes a cruise down the river or a yacht party, but Vendee Globe is extremely different. It demands your nautical skills as you traverse the globe on high seas. According to Wikipedia, ¡®The Vend¨¦e Globe is a round-the-world single-handed yacht race, sailed non-stop and without assistance¡¯. Quite a task, traveling the world non stop without sightseeing.