Midwest OCR
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MIDWEST OCR : Marseilles, IL
Midwest OCR is an obstacle course racing event held at The Cliffs Insane Terrain Off-Road Park in Marseilles, Illinois. The course uses varied terrain including hills, cliffs, ravines, creeks, and wooded trails and includes a large number of built obstacles created by Race Ready Obstacles. Obstacles range from approachable to very demanding and racers may attempt obstacles multiple times.
Event distance and category options include:
- 5K Just-for-Fun Non-Competitive, 20+ obstacles
- 10K Just-for-Fun Non-Competitive, 30+ obstacles
- 10K Elite Competitive, 30+ obstacles, podium and cash prizes
- The Bearded Challenge, three laps of the 10K loop, six hour course limit
- Ruck Division, 5K or 10K, participants supply own ruck weights
- Kid's Course, 1/4 to 1/2 mile, 10+ obstacles, ages 11 and under
Awards are given in the 10K Elite and Bearded Challenge with overall and age group podiums; the Elite offers cash prizes for overall top finishers. The Elite category requires successful completion of all obstacles and finishing within a three hour window to remain eligible for podium awards; failure at an obstacle removes podium eligibility but does not prevent finishing. Ruck participants receive a ruck patch and are recommended to carry context appropriate weights. Parking is available off site for a fee with shuttle service and limited prepaid on site VIP parking. Volunteers can earn race entry credits by completing specified shift requirements. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.