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Barbarian Challenge

Name: Barbarian Challenge
Start: 2026-06-19
End: 2026-06-20
Location: Gadsden

Gadsden, United States • 19-20 Jun 2026

Barbarian Challenge - Gadsden, AL - June 19 to 20, 2026

The Barbarian Challenge is a two day event held at Gadsden Battlefield, 1500 Noccalula Road, Gadsden, AL 35904, United States. The program includes obstacle running and a rope climb event, plus a kids challenge and volunteer opportunities.

Event offerings include:

10k obstacle race (competitive)
10k obstacle race (non competitive)
80 +/- foot rope climb (Friday night rope climb)
Kids Challenge individual age group open

Registration categories listed in the event information show prices for the main offerings. The 10k obstacle race entries are listed at USD 65 for both competitive and non competitive categories. The rope climb and the kids challenge are listed at USD 25. Volunteer options are listed as no cost for full day or half day (PM) shifts.

A course map and an event schedule are indicated in the event details. The event description presents these categories and the venue address for participants and volunteers. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Alabama Gadsden

Race information

Registration

10 km

10k Obstacle Race - Competitive

10 km

10k Obstacle Race - Non-Competitive

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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