Obstacle Race Calendar United States 2025-2026

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Explore the best obstacle runs in the United States for 2025-2026! Our updated list features 142 exciting races across the country. Find your next race in the United States below and join the running community at these great events!

November 2025
Race a 5 km Sprint or 3 km Spartan 3K at Lake Nona in Orlando on Nov 7, 2025, tackling rugged obstacles and earning a finisher tee and medal. Enter solo, join a team to share a start time and save, or volunteer for free entry.
Tackle Soldier Rush 2025, a rugged 5K (3.1 miles) obstacle course with over 30 challenges at Parkland Equestrian Center on November 8. Choose Combat, Ranger, Patriot or GoRuck divisions and race to support Fitness On A Mission.
Take on Spartan Stadion at Fenway Park on November 8 and 9, racing stadium obstacles by the Green Monster and earning a 2025 finisher medal and tee. Kids races and a Trifecta Pass are available, with music, food and a beer garden for a festival vibe.
Challenge vineyards, valleys and a fossilized oyster bed at the Central California Spartan Race at Santa Margarita Ranch for a rugged, fun obstacle experience. Choose Sprint to Ultra or a kids race, enjoy festival vibes and earn hard won finisher gea..
Tackle Spartan Race weekend at Orlando Lake Nona with the Para World Championship and multiple off road race distances for every level. Expect rugged obstacles, finisher medals, a lively festival village, and options to race with your teammates.
Get dirty for a cause at Missions Madness Mud Run in Foley with a muddy 5K full of pits, water crossings and obstacles and a lighter 2 mile fun run for all ages. Enjoy music, food and giveaways while supporting missions work in Ecuador.
Run the Fidelis Militus Obstacle 5K in Tallulah Falls for a scenic, challenging course with optional obstacles honoring Caleb Griffis. Proceeds fund scholarships and ROTC via the Caleb Griffis Memorial Foundation.
South Carolina Spartan Race Nov 15 and 16 at Johnson Family Farm offers Sprint, Super, Beast, Ultra and a Trifecta weekend. Brave muddy wooded trails and classic obstacles, then enjoy music, beer and Honor Series medals.
Get ready for a high energy indoor fitness challenge in Jackson NJ on November 15, 2025, where solo or paired teams race through eight stations with 200 m runs between cardio and strength tasks. Finish strong and celebrate at the after party.
Get muddy with the family at Your First Mud Run in Naples and Ave Maria on November 15, 2025. Enjoy a 1.5 to 2 mile course with 10 to 16 fun obstacles for kids and adults, plus dog friendly waves so the whole crew can join.
Take on Phoenix Spartan Weekend in Avondale, AZ at Phoenix International Speedway, where fast raceway courses and desert trails test speed and strength. Sprint, Super, Beast and kids races plus a Trifecta option and finisher tee and medal.
Tackle rolling ranch terrain, creek crossings and 20 to 30 rugged obstacles at the San Antonio Spartan Race at Sandy Oaks Ranch on Nov 22 23 2025. Enjoy a lively festival with music and beer gardens and challenges for all ages.
Push your fitness at New England DEKA FIT Nov 22 at UConn Storrs, an indoor ten zone challenge with 500 m runs between stations for a total of 5 km. Multiple heats including elite, ruck and team welcome athletes of every level.
December 2025
The 2025 DEKA World Championship comes to Fort Lauderdale Dec 5 to 7 with three days of DEKA FIT, DEKA MILE and DEKA STRONG. Test speed and strength across run and functional fitness zones, chase a global leaderboard spot and earn finisher swag.
Take on mud, marsh and farmland at the Central Florida Spartan Weekend, Dec 13 and 14, 2025 at Skipper Ranch. Choose Sprint, Super, or Beast, chase a Trifecta, and celebrate in the festival area with fellow racers.
January 2026
Team up for a 24 hour Hurricane Heat in Pittsfield Vermont and tackle over 40 physical and mental missions across a continuous day and night challenge. Finishers get t shirts and wedges and can enjoy the festival with music and beer gardens.
Event overview The OCR OVERLOAD - January takes place on Saturday, January 17, 2026, in Gainesville, FL (3408 NW 166th Ave, 32609). The event program includes multiple race formats and waveed open divisions. 4.3 mile OCR course with 23+ obstacles an..