A MAJOR new Yorkshire obstacle course is looking for superheroes.

Organisers say Dirty Hero will ‘sort the men from the boys and the women from the girls,’ as participants limb, crawl, jump and run through a whole host of daunting obstacles, whilst helping others who need a hand along the way.

“You’ll need to be brave and conquer heights, fire, small spaces and freezing water – this is not an event for the fainthearted,” said spokesman Peter Mathieson, who also hosts various triathlons in Yorkshire.

He said two Dirty Hero events were planned, both in beautiful countryside near the North York Moors, with the first taking place on May 20 at Newburgh Priory in Coxwold, near Easingwold. The second challenge takes place on July 22 on the Duncombe Park Estate at Helmsley.

People can opt for a ten or five-mile course, and work in teams or as individuals.

Challenges include ‘Flaming Hell’, ‘Cliffhanger’ and ‘Waterfall’.

Paul Mathieson, Peter’s brother and Dirty Hero co-founder, said anyone who did the challenge for charity would receive help with promotion.

“Those people are heroes before they even set foot on the course” he said. “We will gladly shout loudly about their efforts to raise money for a good cause.”

Fore more information, go to www.dirtyhero.co.uk