Midwest OCR
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Event
MIDWEST OCR is an obstacle course racing event on September 19, 2026 at The Cliffs Insane Terrain Off-Road Park, 2681 US-6, Marseilles, Illinois. The course uses a rugged landscape of hills, cliffs, ravines, creeks and wooded trails. The event is produced by Race Ready Obstacles and is veteran-owned and operated. Every racer receives a finisher's shirt, a finisher's medal and professional action-shot photos at no extra cost.
Formats, rules and logistics
Distances and formats include:
- 5K (3.1 miles) with 20+ obstacles
- 10K (6.2 miles) with 30+ obstacles
- The Bearded Challenge - three laps of the 10K loop
- Kid's course - about 1/4 to 1/2 mile with 10+ obstacles
- Ruck division - 5K or 10K while carrying a ruck
The 10K Elite division is a mandatory-obstacle race for podium eligibility; podium contenders must complete all obstacles and finish within three hours. Racers receive unlimited attempts at obstacles; failure to complete an obstacle removes podium eligibility but does not prevent finishing or receiving medal and shirt. For The Bearded Challenge, racers earn the main medal on the first lap and additional medal pieces for additional laps; podium eligibility requires successful obstacle completion through at least two laps. Ruck participants are advised to use recommended weights of 20 lbs for women and 30 lbs for men; crawls and carries are required while other obstacles are optional. General parking is offered off-site at 4 Star Campground for a cash fee and a shuttle will run between parking and the venue. VIP on-site parking is prepaid only and limited. Volunteers can earn free race entries by completing specified shift lengths. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.