An obstacle course that’s been challenging firefighters across the nation for more than three decades is coming to Erie.

The Northeast Regional Firefighter Challenge Classic will take place in Perry Square on Aug. 21-23. The champions of this qualifying competition will move on to tackle the Firefighter Challenge National Championship in Oklahoma City on Sept. 24-27. The Firefighter Challenge World Championship is scheduled for Oct. 20-25 in Farmers Branch, Texas.

Here’s more on what to know about the Firefighter Challenge.

What is the Firefighter Challenge?

Labeled by ESPN as the “toughest two minutes in sports,” the Firefighter Challenge is divided into six categories with multiple age and gender-based subcategories.

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