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There are people in this world who are diehard runners. Those people don’t make excuses like “It’s too cold outside to run” or “The wind makes my hair frizzy” or “My kid is too big to be strapped in a stroller while I run for two hours.” They get out there and do while we stay in and watch Ghostbusters again on Netflix. But just because runners are committed to their health, fitness and expensive sports bras doesn’t mean they can easily slip past a giant swinging pendulum or massive ball barreling their way. The Wipeout Run 5K on Saturday aims to up the stakes for sprinters and joggers alike with its insane obstacle course, modeled after the hit TV show Wipeout. Participants will make their way through an untimed course at Globe Life Park (1000 Ball Park Way, Arlington) that features giant slides, water wipeouts and large-scale dodgeballs. A leisurely jaunt around White Rock this ain’t: This is 3.1 miles of epic obstacles, guaranteed to leave a mark (and let’s be honest, watching a runner get nailed by giant balls is almost as good as Ghostbusters). Call us when you’re done and we’ll couch-to-5K some Bengay for ya. Registration is $63 to $73 at wipeoutrun.com/dallas. Start times are staggered from 10 a.m. until 7 p.m.
Sat., March 21, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., 2015
