American Ninja Warrior
Evan competed on American Ninja Warrior 3x (seasons 13-15) with televised appearances in S13 and S15, which aired on NBC.
American Ninja Warrior
Toughest Mudder
Evan appeared as a featured athlete on the Toughest Mudder TV series in 2x one hour long race coverage TV episodes for the 8 hour race which aired on CBS.
2017 Toughest Mudder Series
Hannibal Race
Evan appeared racing and was interviewed for the Hannibal Race in Lebanon on two different occasions, which provided live coverage of the event airing on Middle Eastern TV stations MTV and LBCI.
2017 Toughest Mudder Series
Hannibal Race: Le Plateau De Bakish, Lebanon: Aired on Lebanese Broadcasting Corporation International July 23, 2017 (Video Link)
Hannibal Race: Le Plateau De Bakish, Lebanon: Aired on Lebanese Broadcasting Corporation International December 13, 2015 (VIDEO LINK)
Spartan Palmerton
and World's Toughest Mudder
Evan appeared as a background athlete on two major OCRs that were televised. .
Major Televised OCRs
Spartan Super Race: Palmerton, PA: Aired on NBC Sports September 18, 2015
Local TV Stations
Evan was featured and interviewed a couple of times on local TV stations concerning work in OCR and the military.
Local TV Interviews
The long awaited, professionally produced documentary is finally here! Bobby Ross shot, edited and produced this beautiful 24 minute documentary that deep dives into Evan's psyche. Watch as Evan takes on some of the most insane endurance challenges for charity included an Ultra-OCR at "21,000 feet of altitude" and 8 days of OCR marathons in the frigid winter.
Climbing the height of Everest at Tough Mudder New England. Shot/produced and edited by Bobby Ross
Tough Mudder spotlight video on Evan "Ultra-OCR Man" Perperis done in lead up to World's Toughest Mudder 2022.
Full article on Tough Mudder: Evan "Ultra-OCR Man" Perperis Why We Mudder
Evan being highlighted for 1st Infantry
Division and using physical fitness to keep himself physically healthy,
inspire his soldiers and maintain a high degree of mental wellness.
Created
by the Public Affairs Office of 1st Infantry Division using OCR footage
shot by Bobby Ross along with contributions from Jason Dupree and Jake
Diehl.
Other video is promoting Big Red One Year of Family Physical Strength and the Fort Riley OCR/Ninja Club.
Third video is focused on the 1ID Combatives Team
OCR Talk's Jason Dupree filmed and produced this short film during Evan's 48 hour charity OCR, Endure The Gauntlet. (8 minutes)
Strength & Speed's Jake Diehl produced this Endure The Gauntlet recap video after the 48 hour event. (17 minutes)
Overcome and Run podcast audio overlaid with video and pictures taken by Strength & Speed during the seven day OCR America event to raise money for Folds of Honor. (1 hour 37 minutes)
Short course OCR competition filmed on site at Atlas Race Kansas City hosted by Brett Steward from Mud Run Guide.
Evan has appeared in more than a dozen issues of Endurance News and Hammer Nutrition flyers/advertisements. All are available in both digital and hard copy (digital links are below).
Endurance News Vol 96: Obstacle Advantage (3 page article)
Endurance News Vol 101: BFX Picture
Endurance News Vol 102: OCR America Picture
Endurance News Vol 103: CTG Stairway Picture
Endurance News Vol 106: CTG Warped Wall Picture and Testimonial
Endurance News Vol 107: CTG Warped Wall Picture in Advertisement
Endurance News Vol 108: Inspirational Athlete (2 page article)
Endurance News Vol 109: #howihammer Instagram Picture
Endurance News Vol 112: CTG Warped Wall and NORAM Podium
Endurance News Vol 114: Hannibal Race win
Endurance News Vol 116: Fully Charged Advertisement
Photos in the 2016 Hammer Nutrition product catalog
Athletes Edge Fizz: digital and print flyer
Photo in 2017 Hammer Nutrition product catalog
Photos in 2018 Hammer Nutrition product catalog
Product Usage Manual (published in 2020)
Endurance News Vol 117: Hannibal Race win and 5 Question Athlete Spotlight
I-29 Magazine
Local magazine featuring stuff from around the Kansas City area.
I-29 Magazine
Yolked Interviews
How I Recover Faster with Yolked
Squirrel's Nut Butter Team Spotlight
Interview with the CTG Pro Team by Squirrel's Nut Butter featuring answers from athletes on the team including Evan.
Warren County Record
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Endurance Sportswire
Article on Endurance Sportswire talking about Evan completing the first Everest Challenge that is also an OCR.
Evan Perperis Completes First-Ever OCR Everest Challenge on Tough Mudder Course
Stratton Magazine
Quoted in Stratton Magazine in preparation for the 2022 OCR World Championships.
ROCKTAPE
Interview with Evan Perperis for RockTape about how they support his training and ultra-distance racing:
Ultra-OCR Man, Evan Perperis, Goes Stronger Longer
Comic Books
Tribulation Task Force
Ultra-OCR Man comic book character based on Evan's real identify (professional ultra-endurance Obstacle Course Racer, Special Forces Veteran and Orthodox Christian) shown in a cameo of the Christian based comic book Tribulation TaskForce issue: Secret Files #2.
Green Lantern
Technically the first printed written work, a letter to the editors of Green Lantern in Issue #106, the Emerald Knights story line conclusion featuring Hal Jordan fighting Parallax.
No Excues by Tough Mudder
The Ultra OCR Man,” Evan Perperis, served in the United States Army
Special Forces, allowing him to excel in the extreme sport of Ultra
Distance Obstacle Course Racing as a result of 44 cumulative months of
combat experience. In this episode, Evan discusses overcoming
challenges, giving back, living life to the fullest, combat stress, the
Infinite Hero Honor Challenge and more. Article here.
Optimize Yourself
Evan talks mindset, facing new challenges and getting outside your comfort zone with fellow 2x American Ninja Warrior competitor Zach Arnold on the deep dive into mindset on the Optimize Yourself Podcast.
What it's Like...with Luce
A podcast highlighting ordinary people doing extraordinary things. Hosted by Lucy Norris, listen along as she picks the brains of our generation's trendsetters and tastemakers to discover the true meaning of success. These are the stories of those who felt the fear and did it anyway!
Obstacle Running Adventures
Hosts Mike Stefano and Katelyn Ritter
interview athletes from across the sport on their podcast based out of
Massachusetts. Evan has appeared on numerous episodes including:
255. World’s Toughest Mudder! (Part 2: Brunch Interviews and Audio)
249. OCR World Championships Team Races and 100 Meter Finals with Elite
217. OCRmill 21,000 Feet, and American Ninja Warrior with Evan Perperis
Link Endurance
Miles Keller interviews Evan Perperis on topics including his Ultra-OCR Grand Slam, OCRWC's 24 hour event announcement and answers listener questions related to bodybuilding.
Episode 116: CTG Pro Member Evan Perperis Talks OCR Ultra Training & Racing
Post Endure The Gauntlet event talking with Morris Brossette and Miles Keller about the 48 hour charity event.
No Excues by Tough Mudder
SOFLETE (a website that sells training plans, apparel and
supplements designed by and for Special Operatoins Forces type
athletes), interviews Evan to talk about OCR as a sport and his 48 hour
charity event Endure The Gauntlet.
Episode 57: Evan Perperis
No Excues by Tough Mudder
2017 Post-race World's Toughest Mudder Coverage
Overcome and Run podcast Episode #2. Subscribe via podcast app or direct link to the interview is here.
Day by day coverage of OCR America with daily 10-15 event recap interviews:
Day 1: Tough Mudder New England
Day 4: Newbsanity Mud Gauntlet
Day 5: Newbsanity Extreme Ravine
Day 7: Conquer The Gauntlet Oklahoma City
3rd Appearance: Preparing for World's Toughest Mudder with Allison Tai and Evan PerperisObstacle Racing Media's pre-race coverage of 2016 World's Toughest Mudder.
The Obstacle Order podcast did an episode
covering Evan's exploits called "OCR Renaissance Man" covering a variety
of topics including nutrition, ultra-OCR, WTM, OCR America, Conquer The
Gauntlet, off-season training and much more.
KMAN Radio (Manhattan, KS)
KJCK Radio (Junction City, KS)
Evan is available for public speaking events in both digital (via Zoom) or in person. Topics include military service, Ultra-OCR training/accomplishments, goal setting/motivation and more. Generally there is no charge as long as it fits within his schedule. Historically he has spoken to elementary school classes, high school classes, Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts and youth Obstacle Course Racing training groups.
For details, pricing and availability contact him at UltraOCRman@gmail.com
Evan is also available for more physical seminars and has taught weekend long events at ninja/OCR gyms.