The famous mud crawl during Freak’n Farmer is always good for a few laughs. File photo by Lyonel Doherty
There will be acres of obstacle race fun to conquer when the Freak’n Farmer returns to Covert Farms on Saturday, Sept. 19.
Presented by Penticton Home Hardware and coordinated by Hoodoo Adventures and Covert Farms, the day-long, family-friendly event will feature 5K, 10K and 20K obstacle course races, with two events geared to little ones – the 3K Little Freak’n Farmer (for kids ages 6 to 12 years) and the 1.5K Mini Freak’n Farmer (for kids ages 3 to 6 years).
“The Freak’n Farmer is challenging and exciting, but just as important, the course and obstacles story-tell our farming heritage and sustainable farming practices,” says Gene Covert, organic farmer/winemaker.
All obstacles for the Freak’n Farmer will be “covert” until the day of the event. The 5K course will cover 10 obstacles, the 10K with 18 obstacles, and the 20K with 23 obstacles. Registration costs to participate in the obstacle races vary based on course and age group.
After working up an appetite from the obstacle races, participants can indulge in a post-race, farm-to-table BBQ lunch, showcasing delicious local, organic fare. Wine tastings will be provided by the Oliver Osoyoos Winery Association. Local beer tastings will also be offered and live music will entertain the crowd.
Spectators are welcome to come and watch the action for a minimum donation of $5, with partial proceeds going to support the South Okanagan Children’s Charity. A $25 spectator fee includes lunch, Freak’n Farmer T-shirt and hop-on/hop-off transportation throughout the event.
Little and Mini Freak’n Farmer races will start 9 am. The 5K, 10K and 20K Freak’n Farmer races will start at 11 am.
Visit hoodooadventures.ca/freakn-farmer-adventure-obstacle-race/
