Barber Beast on the Bay

Barber Beast on the Bay Barber Beast on the Bay is an extreme obstacle course race along the beaches & trails of Lake Erie 10 miles, 30 obstacles, 1 goal: Beat the Beast!
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Whether you are an elite obstacle course race addict or a first-timer, the Barber Beast on the Bay offers something for every level of competitor. Join us for the 10th anniversary year to tackle insane terrains – from sand to mud to lake to swamp! Combining natural and man-made obstacles, the Barber Beast on the Bay obstacle course has one of the best locations available -- the beach! While our ve

nue at Presque Isle State Park is scenic, the Barber Beast is definitely no walk in the park. You will take on 10 miles of sand, water, and swamp – it’s the nature of the Beast! Join the 1200+ participants crazy enough to run, jump, climb and crawl across more than 30 obstacles on Saturday, September 9, 2023. All proceeds from this event benefit the Barber National Institute, an organization committed to "making dreams come true" for children and adults with developmental disabilities. Free or reduced price registration for those who want to help raise funds for this worthy cause. Barber Beast on the Bay also offers an Adapted Course for adults with disabilities on September 9, 2023. The one-mile course held at Waldameer Park is primarily on paved road and features fourteen obstacles that involve pulling, pushing, carrying and navigating ramps. The fully accessible adapted obstacle course coincides with the 10-Mile Course, as the two courses meet up so participants can cross the finish line together! For more information, please visit www.barberbeast.org

Have you heard the news? Barber National Institute announced a brand new adapted obstacle course, Lake Erie Odyssey, com...
05/21/2026

Have you heard the news? Barber National Institute announced a brand new adapted obstacle course, Lake Erie Odyssey, coming to Waldameer Park on Sept. 12. For more updates on this one-of-a-kind adventure, be sure to follow their page or visit bit.ly/LakeErieOdyssey

Even though you'll no longer be competing on the 10-mile course, you can still support our friends from the Adapted Course by making a donation to Lake Erie Odyssey at barberinstitute.org/donate

04/16/2026

Don't cry because it's over; smile because it happened! to the fantastic and festive Final Beast on the Bay

  to our post-Beast celebration! These are just some of the dedicated individuals who've worked tirelessly over the year...
11/13/2025

to our post-Beast celebration! These are just some of the dedicated individuals who've worked tirelessly over the years to make the Beast the best event it could be. Getting the Beast to the Finish Line was no small feat, and we couldn't have done it without our Beast Crew, volunteers and supporters like you!

You voted and now it's time to announce the winning Cheer Zones!πŸ₯‡ 1st Place - Mercyhurst University Women's Lacrosse Tea...
10/03/2025

You voted and now it's time to announce the winning Cheer Zones!
πŸ₯‡ 1st Place - Mercyhurst University Women's Lacrosse Team
πŸ₯ˆ 2nd Place - Gannon University Competitive Cheer & Dance
πŸ₯‰ 3rd Place - Harbor Creek Competitive Cheer
Congrats to our winners and a big thanks to all our 2025 Cheer Zones!

"Hundreds of people shared their time, talent and treasure for the greater good. It was beautiful to witness." Thank you...
10/01/2025

"Hundreds of people shared their time, talent and treasure for the greater good. It was beautiful to witness." Thank you, Colton Kellogg, for you kind words and impassioned endorsement of the Beast. Click below for the full story!

Beast on the Bay, a grueling 10-mile obstacle course, raises funds and builds community. Can we find a way to ensure it continues?

Huge shout out to our top two fundraisers in 2025: Jim Dobrich, who raised $7,930; and Natasha Strough, who raised $1,00...
09/28/2025

Huge shout out to our top two fundraisers in 2025: Jim Dobrich, who raised $7,930; and Natasha Strough, who raised $1,000. Thank you to Jim, Natasha, and all of our fundraisers!

The only thing better than the feeling of a medal around your neck, is placing at the top! Congratulations again to the ...
09/25/2025

The only thing better than the feeling of a medal around your neck, is placing at the top! Congratulations again to the top male and female finishers of the 2025 Beast!

You know what we say: the Beast is always better with friends! We had 127 great teams tackle the course this year and th...
09/23/2025

You know what we say: the Beast is always better with friends! We had 127 great teams tackle the course this year and these are just a few of our favorite photos. You can really feel the camaraderie!

We need to give an extra special "thank you" to our Beast volunteers! We're extremely grateful for all the hard work you...
09/20/2025

We need to give an extra special "thank you" to our Beast volunteers! We're extremely grateful for all the hard work you put in at the Final Obstacle. It made our last event all the more special, and we couldn't have done it without you!

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