Are you bored with the local fun runs and turkey trots? Then consider the Tough Mudder, a global event within a growing obstacle course industry that will test your physical grit and mental psyche.

The Twin Cities Tough Mudder will be held at the Somerset Ampitheater in Somerset, Wis.  any 19-20, 2012. This 12 mile obstacle course designed by British Special Forces features 29 obstacles, including one that boasts four-foot flames and another that tickles you with 10,000 volts of shock.

All obstacles are named according to their nature and include titles such as the Ball Shrinker, Hold Your Wood and Turd’s Nest.

The cost of torturing yourself will remain at 125 dollars through March 31, 2012, but will increase to 150 starting April 1, 2012. This cost includes the event, a t-shirt, a beer post-race and a live concert the night of the event.

If this comes as a shock (10,000 volts, perhaps?), then a spectator pass may be more appropriate. Such passes can be purchased for 20 dollars in advance or 40 dollars on site, so even the curious citizens can witness the mayhem unfold.

This event includes a few other interesting features; of which include a costume contest, mullet and mohawk competition and free tattooing. Tough Mudder organizers provide participants the chance to tattoo themselves with the Tough Mudder logo, which can be accomplished by redeeming a complimentary voucher at any tattoo parlor in the area.

This permanent stamp also gets you free entry to any Tough Mudder of your choice, so I’m sure you won’t regret that decision for the rest of your life!At the very least you will be reminded of the fact that you completed the toughest event on the planet.