Take one of Ohio’s most beautiful state parks, add three miles of trails, mud, and obstacles, and what’s the end result? Beast of the East Fork, a unique adventure race that supports Young Life, a nonprofit that works with local teenagers.

Back for another year, The Beast was the first race of its kind in Eastern Cincinnati and now it is even better, with additional obstacles and chip timing.

The June 4 event is an all-out adventure where athletes of all skill levels will conquer a multitude of natural and man-made beastly obstacles.

New for this year is the Little Beast, a small obstacle course offered free of charge for the animals too young for the full race. The day continues after the race with refreshments, raffle prizes, inflatables, and music.

Southeast Cincinnati Young Life is a faith-based nonprofit serving the students of Forest Hills, West Clermont, New Richmond and Batavia School Districts.

Young Life volunteers invest hundreds of hours every year into befriending and mentoring teens, culminating with a week trip to one of Young Life’s summer camp properties.

In the last four years, Young Life has allocated over $60,000 to assist 350 local teenagers with camp expenses.

One hundred percent of Beast of the East Fork proceeds will directly support the Camp Scholarship Fund. Learn more about Young Life at ylsec.com and younglife.org.

What: Presented by Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, Beast of the East Fork is a 3-mile course through terrain and obstacles designed to give you, and your friends and family, an experience you’ll never forget.

Who: Competitive solo athlete? Family of four? Adventurers of all skill levels can run, jump, and climb their way along trails and hillsides as they seek the beast within. Each obstacle can be conquered by anyone willing to take it on.

When: Saturday, June 4

Check-in and Walk-up Registration begins at 9 a.m. Race heats begin at 10 a.m.

Online registration: $55 (chip-timed); $50 (without chip). Groups of 5 or more save $50. Registration includes race entry, t-shirt, meal ticket, raffle entry, and the satisfaction of knowing you support work with local teenagers.

Where: East Fork State Park, 3294 Elklick Road Bethel, OH 45106. Follow park signs to the beach.