The EPIC Series – The Nations First Functional Fitness Endurance Challenge Comes to Del Mar

Subject: Media Alert: March 26th The EPIC Series – The Nations First Functional Fitness Endurance Challenge.

Who: More than 3,000 San Diegans

What: are expected to cheer on and/or participate in The EPIC Series, the Nations First Functional Fitness Endurance Challenge. Inspired by Cross-Training, Strongman and the functional fitness regime, participants will navigate a gauntlet of challenges, which include kegs, tires, logs and a tractor pull, amongst others.

Where: in Del Mar Fairground (West Parking Lot)

When: On Saturday April 26th

First Heat Begins at 8am

Elite Competition Begins at 10.30AM (this part includes the Tractor Pull)

Website: www.epicseries.co http://epicseries.co/epic-san-diego/

Charity: Part of the proceeds will go to The Challenged Athletes Foundation and Operation Rebound, which helps wounded veterans reenter athletics.

Additional detail on the event below:

•       What is EPIC Series?: A hybrid of Strongman, cross-training, boot camp and endurance challenges laid out on a course that is fully scalable and challenging for all levels of athletes from beginner to beast.

•       Can I do this?: With two different divisions to choose from (Standard and Elite Competition) this event truly is for everyone. Elite athletes will complete the “Standard Course” and will then after a short break compete in a second AMRAP (As Many Reps As Possible) workout. The combined scores from both will produce “The Most EPIC Amongst us” with prizes and a championship belt.

•       Is this a mud run?  - No. No mud. No electrocution. No gimmicks.

•       Will there be any technical or The Olympic Weightlifting? No

•       What makes the EPIC Series different from other events out there? The Challenges! This course is what you train for everyday but like nothing you have ever done. We’ve cut out the long boring runs and focused the course on a relentless gauntlet of challenges such as:

•       Glory Poles (AKA Fingals Fingers)

•       Fun Bags (Sand Bag Wall Climb)

•       Bangerz (Smash an anvil with a sledgehammer and move it along a track)

•       Keg Tug – pull a keg 20 feet up and bring it back down…five times! 

CAF and Operation Rebound

About Challenged Athletes Foundation:

Established in 1997, Challenged Athletes Foundation®(CAF) grew out of a desire to assist one athlete paralyzed in a triathlon. From this modest beginning arose a more important mission to make sure people with physical challenges have the same freedom to enjoy sports as everyone else.

Challenged Athletes Foundation's® (CAF) Operation Rebound® program is the premier sports and fitness program for American military personnel, veterans and first responders with permanent physical disabilities.  It provides unparalleled opportunities to pursue active, athletic lifestyles by offering access to funding for equipment and training and competition expenses, Military Medical Center Physical Training (MMCPT) and sports clinics.

Mustache Bash

Green Flash Brewery is hosting the EPIC Series Mustache Bash, donating a free beer to each participant at the finish line. There will also be vendors from around San Diego, including Hylete Athletic Gear, Marines Recruitment Center, Nutrition Zone, local chiropractors and massage therapists and host of other fitness oriented companies.

Not So Fast Foods Truck will be serving the best in Paleo foods and, for the true cavemen/women, paleo margaritas will also be available.

Tickets to the Event are available online for purchase and free to all athletic competitors.

Sponsors and Partners

Nutrition Zone

Hylete Apparel

Green Flash Brewery

Strength Wraps

Not So Fast Foods

Assault Air Bikes

Level Up Foods

Perfect Food Bars