OCR Overload
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Event overview
The OCR OVERLOAD event takes place on Saturday, July 18, 2026, in Gainesvile, FL 32609, US at 3408 NW 166th Ave. Event entries include:
- 50-yard OCR Ninja run
- Elite division (competitive OCR heat)
- Open division with multiple wave starts
- 5 mile trail run
- Volunteer race with discounted entry
- Benefit lap to raise funds for an individual in need
Registration prices vary by event. An administrative, race and venue insurance fee of $9.56 applies. Parking at the venue is $10.00 cash.
Course and logistics
The main OCR course is 4.3 mile with more than 23 obstacles and a 140-foot finisher rig. Terrain features include mud holes, cow patties in fields, light swamps, muddy streams, and rolling pine forest. The course includes three water stations at heavy carry obstacles. The 5-mile trail run is mostly wooded and has two water stops.
Packet pickup opens in the morning and includes a custom event bib and a timing strap that must be worn on the ankle and returned at the finish. There is a hose station for rinsing, on-site food vendors, and finisher beer and wine for those 21 and over. Elite athletes must show 100% obstacle completion for championship points and to qualify for prize payouts. Elite podium prizes vary by field size, with awards listed for 0-50 and 51-100 elite runners. Volunteers can exchange a 4-hour shift for a reduced $2 race entry or a $40 donation to a group. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
