Frequently Asked Questions

Not at all. Don’t get us wrong – we love mud runs and never miss a chance at participating when they are near! The difference is we love obstacles and lots of them. We took out the miles, the mud, and brought new obstacles to challenge you into the heart of the cities we visit. We won’t make you drive outside the city limits to find Alpha Warrior – we will be downtown in the action.

Simple answer - Alpha Warrior is a new type of obstacle course that will push in ways that you've never been pushed before. Alpha Warrior is about having fun with your friends and attempting obstacles you've rarely seen in real life. Alpha Warrior is not measured in miles or distance, but focuses on the obstacles themselves. Alpha Warrior is one insane obstacle after another - pushing you to your physical and mental limit. The objective is to complete each obstacle on the course and finish with a 100% completion rate to become a PROVEN Alpha Warrior.

Alpha Warrior is not a race (with the exception of elite waves). Alpha Warrior is a way to challenge yourself both physically and mentally on obstacles you rarely get a chance to see in person. You can run through as an individual or with a team, there is no wrong way to attack the course. At the request of the obstacle racing community, we have opened up Alpha Wars and Elite Waves for both individuals and teams to race for a cash prize. These waves are designated Alpha Wars (team based) and Elite (individual) during the registration process.

For the general waves, the course will remain the same on all three days. So no matter what day you run, you'll get to experience all of the obstacles.

You will get one shot to complete each obstacle. We will have a training area setup with components from different obstacles to practice the movement and mechanics before your wave. This area will also have trainers that can give you tips on improving your technique for different obstacles. We highly recommend you come early and learn by watching others move through the course. If you fail on the obstacle, you will progress to the next one.

For general waves, you will progress to the next obstacle without penalty. Everyone will have the chance to try all the obstacles. Alpha Wars and Elite Waves will have to carry out a physical penalty for failing an obstacle and MUST complete the final obstacle (Alcatraz) to be eligible for the cash prize.

We understand that the fitness level of participants widely varies and we take this in to consideration when designing our obstacles. We designed this course to challenge people who consider themselves active. We highly recommend that you prepare yourself a few months before the event. If you feel that you are at an elite level of fitness, then we have Elite wave sign-ups available.

We strongly discourage skipping obstacles. Alpha Warrior is not a timed event and is about pushing yourself physically and mentally. You should be prepared to at least attempt each obstacle before moving on to the next. Look to your team and fellow athletes for help getting through each obstacle. Remember - Alpha Warrior is about having fun and pushing yourself. There's no shame in trying. Alpha Wars and Elite Waves must attempt each obstacle and are not allowed to skip. The physical penalty for failing an obstacle will take up more time and deplete you worse than the obstacle would have.

Yes. The Alpha Warrior course will be taken around the country allowing people from all over the United States to have their shot at it.

In addition to entry into Alpha Warrior, you will receive an official Alpha Warrior shirt, Alpha Warrior finisher’s medal, Nutridurance protein/energy bars, and a well-deserved beer! Bragging rights are a given. You also get access to the post-party and can watch the action all day.

The $15 insurance fee is a mandatory part of registration for Alpha Warrior. Our insurance company requires all participants to purchase this limited policy and no exceptions can be made.

Yes. When you arrive on event day, you must sign a waiver in which you acknowledge (among other things) that by participating in Alpha Warrior you expose yourself to certain risks, including the risk of personal injury. For legal reasons, we suggest that you read and understand the waiver before you sign it on event day. You can view a sample Alpha Warrior waiver here.

In order to participate in Alpha Warrior, you MUST be at least 16 years old on event day for legal and insurance reasons. If you are under the age of 18 years old, a parent must sign your waiver on-site. We cannot make any exceptions to this rule.

The cost to participate in Alpha Warrior is typically $70 - $100 depending on when you register. The earlier you register for an event, the cheaper the entry will be. Visit the EVENTS page for detailed pricing information.

Alpha Warrior would like to thank all active-duty, reserve, and veteran United States military personnel as well as Police, Fire, and EMS for their service and sacrifice to our country.

Use one of the following codes during checkout for 20% off: MILITARY, POLICE, FIRE, or EMS

You must present credentials, military ID, or DD214 during check-in on event day to honor this discount.

The best way to find a discount or current promotion is to be active on our Facebook and Twitter!

The deadline for Alpha Warrior is different for each event. Visit the Events page for detailed information.