Viking Race Brings Obstacle Course Racing to Norway This Summer

17 April 2013
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Oslo, NORWAY- Inspired by the Viking Age and Norse mythology, Viking Race - the first ever Norwegian obstacle course race – will be held in Oslo this summer on Saturday, August 24th.

Viking Race will feature a variety of obstacles including OCR regulars such as 3 meter walls and climbing ropes, as well as Viking-specific obstacles involving tree trunks, fishnets, and more. Participants will have to use a combination of brute strength and cardio endurance to be able to excel in this roughly 5k long race.

“Even though some of the obstacles will be on the tougher side of the scale, this is still something that everyone can participate in,” says Viking Race Co-Founder Andreas Dietzel. Viking Race will be challenging for both weekend warriors and elite athletes, and will be an event where both of these groups can compete side by side. The organizers are inspired by the Viking Age and Norse mythology and are consequently creating a Scandinavian historical theme around the race in collaboration with the Norwegian Museum of Cultural History (The Viking Ship Museum).

Viking Race has selected to support the international children's Right to Play. Right To Play's mission is to use sport and play to educate and empower children and youth to overcome the effects of poverty, conflict, and disease in disadvantaged communities. The Viking Race organisation will seek to raise money from the event to support Right To Play's important work with children.

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