Approximately 165 participants tried the Filthy Monkey Obstacle Course Race at the Junction City Athletic Training Center on Saturday. Rick Bazan, the coordinator for the event, estimated there were about 400 people in attendance, including the people that watched the competitors in open and kids divisions. "I think it's a family event. I think that's a good attraction. We're giving away bikes, I think that's an attraction. " Participants ran one-half mile and then tried their ability on the obstacle course.
Kendall Schoenrock participated in the event. "You start the course with a nice solid run. The obstacles include everything from a rope climb to climbing the walls. There's a slip and slide, a mud pit, everybody got wet and dirty and it was spectacular." Schoenrock said the event was an absolute blast with a great turnout and good sponsors. "Great thing for Junction City."
This was the fifth year for the event.
