FAQs
Q: What do I get for my entry fee other than the opportunity to get real muddy, dirty, sweaty and tired?
A: You get one free beer, neat Buffalo Battle dog tag, T-shirt(distinctly designed), finisher medal, live music, post race snack and water, race bib and chip timing, age group and overall awards with special categories, and a HIGH SELF ESTEEM THAN WHEN YOU ENTERED THE HALLOWED BUFFALO BATTLE GROUNDS!!
Q: Is Buffalo Battle safe?
A: There are risks involved, just like in life, however, we do everything possible to keep the event safe and doable. We do have paramedics and ambulances on site in case of emergency. Remember you enter the Battle at your own risk.
Q: Can we compete with teams?
A: Yes, as spelled out in the entry information
Q: How about a crazy costume or run barefoot?
A: Yes, we encourage a crazy costume and even have an award for the craziest. Running barefoot would be your choice but you must know that there will be critters, thorns, etc., through out the course, so do at your on risk.
Q: What are you plans for other cities?
A: Please note proposed cities mentioned earlier.
Q: How do I train for Buffalo Battle?
A: Do as much running as you can, but please get off the couch at least 2 weeks before the event. Do some light running, light lifting, light climbing, drink a beer, do some light crawling, eat some mud, then sprint to the fridge at least twice a day. Now your ready!!
Q: I am not in good shape, can I really do this?
A: Probably not, but you can try anyway(joking). Yes of course you can do it after following the above training recommendation and preparing your mind for this new adventure.
Q: One of the obstacles looks too scary for me and too tough what do I do.
A: Practice it some way to overcome this fear or bypass it on race day and still get a finisher medal but you are not eligible for awards.
Q: The swimming is the kicker for me, I can’t swim? Should I enter any way?
A: Absolutely. You are not required to swim, none of the water hazards will be over your head, you can walk the whole way!
Q: What is packet pick up?
A: Your packet has everything you need to be an entrant to the race, t-shirt, bib number, chip timing, etc. When you pick it up it is called, “packet pick up.”
Q: What should I bring?
A: The normal, photo ID, change of clothes, entrant waiver, and plenty of nerve!
Q: Can I pick up my friend’s packet?
A: No
Q: What should I wear?
A: What you are going to race in plus a change, since you will get dirty and sweaty.
Q: When is post race party?
A: Actually the party last all day; however, the post race party happens during and after the awards.
Q: Can I bring fido?
A: Yes, but they cannot go on the official course or compete with you. They must be on a leash and the owner is responsible to clean up after them. Cats are not allowed.
Q: What if it rains?
A: Makes for a great day of racing!
Q: Are there showers available after the battle?
A: There will be rinse off show stations set up, primitive but effective.
Q: Is there water on the course?
A: Yes and electrolyte products.
Q: What are fees and is parking extra?
A: Please check web site for current fees and parking, they may change from city to city.
Q: Can spectators come to see our victory?
A: Yes, the only fee would be the cost for entrance to the lake.
Q: Can we bring our cameras?
A: Absolutely!!
Q: Do you accept mail in entries?
A: No, online entry only.
Q: Can kids compete?
A: Kids 18 and older may enter
Q: Can I get a refund?
A: Sorry, no refunds under any circumstances. You may transfer your entry to another city location if possible. Please follow the web site for new sites, etc.
Q: Can I transfer my entry to another party?
A: No
Q: Are there wait lists for sold out events?
A: No
Q: My question is sensitive and personal, can I talk to someone?
A: Yes, please go to: contact us on the web site and we will get back to you asap!
Q: Is obstacle racing fun, crazy, stupid, dirty, insane or what?
A: All of the above!! And we are proud of it!!
Q: What do I get for my entry fee other than the opportunity to get real muddy, dirty, sweaty and tired?
A: You get one free beer, neat Buffalo Battle dog tag, T-shirt(distinctly designed), finisher medal, live music, post race snack and water, race bib and chip timing, age group and overall awards with special categories, and a HIGH SELF ESTEEM THAN WHEN YOU ENTERED THE HALLOWED BUFFALO BATTLE GROUNDS!!
Q: Is Buffalo Battle safe?
A: There are risks involved, just like in life, however, we do everything possible to keep the event safe and doable. We do have paramedics and ambulances on site in case of emergency. Remember you enter the Battle at your own risk.
Q: Can we compete with teams?
A: Yes, as spelled out in the entry information
Q: How about a crazy costume or run barefoot?
A: Yes, we encourage a crazy costume and even have an award for the craziest. Running barefoot would be your choice but you must know that there will be critters, thorns, etc., through out the course, so do at your on risk.
Q: What are you plans for other cities?
A: Please note proposed cities mentioned earlier.
Q: How do I train for Buffalo Battle?
A: Do as much running as you can, but please get off the couch at least 2 weeks before the event. Do some light running, light lifting, light climbing, drink a beer, do some light crawling, eat some mud, then sprint to the fridge at least twice a day. Now your ready!!
Q: I am not in good shape, can I really do this?
A: Probably not, but you can try anyway(joking). Yes of course you can do it after following the above training recommendation and preparing your mind for this new adventure.
Q: One of the obstacles looks too scary for me and too tough what do I do.
A: Practice it some way to overcome this fear or bypass it on race day and still get a finisher medal but you are not eligible for awards.
Q: The swimming is the kicker for me, I can’t swim? Should I enter any way?
A: Absolutely. You are not required to swim, none of the water hazards will be over your head, you can walk the whole way!
Q: What is packet pick up?
A: Your packet has everything you need to be an entrant to the race, t-shirt, bib number, chip timing, etc. When you pick it up it is called, “packet pick up.”
Q: What should I bring?
A: The normal, photo ID, change of clothes, entrant waiver, and plenty of nerve!
Q: Can I pick up my friend’s packet?
A: No
Q: What should I wear?
A: What you are going to race in plus a change, since you will get dirty and sweaty.
Q: When is post race party?
A: Actually the party last all day; however, the post race party happens during and after the awards.
Q: Can I bring fido?
A: Yes, but they cannot go on the official course or compete with you. They must be on a leash and the owner is responsible to clean up after them. Cats are not allowed.
Q: What if it rains?
A: Makes for a great day of racing!
Q: Are there showers available after the battle?
A: There will be rinse off show stations set up, primitive but effective.
Q: Is there water on the course?
A: Yes and electrolyte products.
Q: What are fees and is parking extra?
A: Please check web site for current fees and parking, they may change from city to city.
Buffalo Springs Lake
Regular Gate Admission
Adult: $6.00
College Student (with valid ID): $5.00
Children (6-11): $3.00
Children (0-5): Free
Active Military: $2.00
Police w/Badge: Free
Q: Can spectators come to see our victory?
A: Yes, the only fee would be the cost for entrance to the lake.
Q: Can we bring our cameras?
A: Absolutely!!
Q: Do you accept mail in entries?
A: No, online entry only.
Q: Can kids compete?
A: Kids 12 and older may enter
Q: Can I get a refund?
A: Sorry, no refunds under any circumstances. You may transfer your entry to another city location if possible. Please follow the web site for new sites, etc.
Q: Can I transfer my entry to another party?
A: No
Q: Are there wait lists for sold out events?
A: No
Q: My question is sensitive and personal, can I talk to someone?
A: Yes, please go to: contact us on the web site and we will get back to you asap!
Q: Is obstacle racing fun, crazy, stupid, dirty, insane or what?
A: All of the above!! And we are proud of it!!
