Tough Mudder Comes to Mansfield, OH This Spring

Mansfield Ohio will play host to Ohio's only Tough Mudder event, and one of only a handful in the Midwest, on April 27-28, 2013, at Mansfield Lahm Airport.

2013-02-17

MANSFIELD, OH, February 17, 2013 (Press-News.org) Mansfield Ohio will play host to Ohio's only Tough Mudder event, and one of only a handful in the Midwest, on April 27-28, 2013, at Mansfield Lahm Airport. Those who wish to register may do so at until April 22 at www.ToughMudder.com; then visit www.MansfieldTourism.com and click on the Tough Mudder logo for local hotel and visitor information, discounts and details on the "Tell Us About Your Team" contest. The contest encourages teams to tell their stories and upload photos for a chance to win T-shirts and a grand prize spot on a large local billboard.

Developed by British Special Forces, Tough Mudder is a hardcore, 10- to 12-mile obstacle course challenge designed to test participants' strength, stamina, mental grit and camaraderie. Lured by its innovative courses, 700,000 participants to date have taken part in events in the US, Canada, Austria, the UK and soon, Germany, making Tough Mudder the premier adventure challenge series in the world. In addition, Tough Mudder has raised more than $5 million for Wounded Warrior Project.

A destination unlike any other, Mansfield and Richland County, Ohio offers wildly unusual travel adventures and experiences, such as spending the night in a haunted former state prison where Hollywood blockbuster movies are shot, world-class motorsports, skiing, hiking, biking, golf, and loads of other outdoor adventures attract families and visitors of all ages. Complete visitor information and free visitors guide is available at MansfieldTourism.com or MansfieldTourism.com/mobile or by calling (800) 642-8282.

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