5k Gnarly Mountain Madness

The 5k course of the Bavarian Battle will take place at the Leavenworth Ski Hill along pre-existing trails in cooperation with the US Forest Service. Racers will find more than a dozen obstacles including a tire field, mud “swim” under electric wires, snow “skirmish” crawl, cargo net climbs, foam “frenzy”, slippery slides and much more. The racers will be individually timed but are encouraged to register with friends and enter into the group costume contest. Race registration includes a complimentary beverage, event t-shirt and Bavarian hat. Registration by April 13th is $65 and goes up to $77. Race intervals start at 9 a.m. The finish line will offer live music, bratwursts and local brews until 7 p.m. For the first annual production of the Bavarian Battle the organizers hope to register 500 racers. Leavenworth, Washington, is a Bavarian themed town just 2 hours east of Seattle.