Tuff Tornado Run
Tuff Tornado Run is an obstacle course race on September 26, 2026 in Butler, PA, with an entry fee of $20.
- Date
- September 26, 2026 (79 days to go)
- Location
- Alameda Park, Butler, PA
- Price
- $20
- Sport
- Obstacle Course
From the Organizer
General Description: Be part of the Eighth annual Tuff Tornado Run! Run or walk, climb and balance through the terrain with TWENTY-TWO amazing obstacles. All levels of runners, walkers, and TEAMS are welcome to participate. This will take place rain or shine at Alameda Park on September 26, 2026, from 10 AM - 1 PM. Prepare to get dirty as you make your way towards the finish line to our mud pit, foam run and "car wash". Participants may stretch out to music from our DJ, Mark Buchek. Also, we have food trucks which will be available with a variety of food.
The Golden Tornado Scholastic Foundation, Inc., a non-profit organization, is sponsoring this run. Proceeds will benefit students in the Butler Area School District through the Kids' Weekend Backpack Program, Creative Teaching Grants, much needed technology and other scholastic projects supporting our BASD students. Come join us for an afternoon of fun and fitness and to support our causes.
Pre-registration: Fee is $15 for ages 5-12, $20 for ages 13 and older and $50 for a family (up to six members of a single family). If you are signing up as a team, you will be able to do this at the registration site.
Shirts: Pre-register by Sunday, September 6th to get a free t-shirt. FINAL DATE-NO EXCEPTIONS. Also, there will be t-shirts for sale on race day.
Course: This is a two-mile run which includes twenty-two obstacles.
Packet Pickup: Packet Pickup can be done on Race Day starting at 9:00 AM.
Race Day On-Site Registration: Open from 9 AM – 12:30 PM. Cash or check payment only. Fee is $20 for ages 5-12, $25 for ages 13 and older, and $55 for a family (up to six members of a single family). If you are signing up with a team, everyone on your team must sign up at the same time.
Timing: This race will be chip timed by Miles of Smiles who utilizes premium, disposable bib chips.
Restrooms: Restrooms will be available throughout the park.
Sponsorship: Please email ellen.scott@basdk12.org or smileymiles.com for more details.
Raffle: There will be a 50/50 raffle.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
70°
Typical Low
46°
Chance of Rain
38%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Butler 2 Sw, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Butler, PA
Population
13,306
as of 2023
City Elevation
1,029 ft
Nearest Airport
PIT
Pittsburgh International Airport · 31 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
Race Location
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it’s the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
Obstacle course races combine running with walls, rope climbs, carries, and mud — testing strength, grip, endurance, and mental toughness all at once.
No two races feel the same, and it is a truly unique endurance sport.
Obstacle Course Racing
Obstacle course races (OCR) combine running over different terrain with a series of physical obstacles — walls, rope climbs, monkey bars, carries, and crawls. The barrier to entry is lower than it looks.
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Tuff Tornado Run
Sep 26, 2026