Midwest OCR
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Event overview
MIDWEST OCR takes place on September 19, 2026 at The Cliffs Insane Terrain Off-Road Park, 2681 US-6, Marseilles, IL 61341. The course runs across hills, cliffs, ravines, creeks and wooded trails and includes a mix of obstacles and grip elements. All participants receive a finisher's shirt, a finisher's medal and professional action shot photos at no extra cost. The event is produced by Race Ready Obstacles and is described as veteran-owned and operated.
Race categories and awards
- 5K - 3.1 miles, 20+ obstacles
- 10K - 6.2 miles, 30+ obstacles
- 5K Ruck and 10K Ruck divisions (participants bring their own ruck; recommended weight 20 lb women, 30 lb men)
- 10K Elite - mandatory obstacle completion to be eligible for podium and cash prizes; unlimited attempts allowed; finish within time limit required for podium eligibility
- The Bearded Challenge - multi-lap event of the 10K loop (three laps); podium eligibility requires completing obstacles through at least two laps; additional laps earn medal pieces
- Kid's Course - about 1/4 to 1/2 mile with 10+ obstacles; open to younger children and not timed
Age and entry notes: several competitive and ruck events are open to ages 14 and up; team entries and youth age limits are listed for specific events. Prize categories include overall and age-group podium awards and cash for select top finishers.
Logistics
General parking is at 4 Star Campground about 2 miles from the venue with a paid shuttle to the site. On-site VIP parking is available as a prepaid option subject to space. The event is rain or shine; extreme weather may cause delays for safety. Volunteers can earn race entry credits by completing designated shift hours. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.