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 187 exciting races across the country. Find your next race in the United States below and join the running community at these great events!

January 2026
Take on the Ultimate Ram Challenge Winter Edition in Chattaroy on January 2, 2026, an obstacle course with 15 challenges and snowy surprises. Choose a competitive race for prize money or an open wave start and support Ram Nation Boosters.
INDURO Hybrid Race 3 blends quick indoor track laps with eight strength stations for a high energy winter test at University of Indianapolis on Jan 3, 2026. Compete solo or as a two person team and claim a finisher medal.
Test your marksmanship and fitness at Proving Grounds Florida 1 in Vero Beach on January 10, 2026. This one day two gun match blends shooting and fitness tasks across 5 to 6 stages with targets from 1 to 500 yards and awards afterward.
The 2026 Winter Spartan Death Race at Riverside Farm is a brutal winter endurance challenge designed to push physical and mental limits in harsh conditions. Spots are limited and require an application; team entries can secure the same start time and..
Team up for the 24 hour Vermont Spartan Hurricane Heat at Riverside Farm in the mountains of Pittsfield on Jan 16 to 17, 2026. Work together to overcome more than 40 physical and mental challenges in a nonstop test of grit and teamwork.
Tackle mud, swamps and more than 23 obstacles at OCR OVERLOAD in Gainesville with a 4.3 mile OCR, a 50 yard ninja sprint and a 5 mile trail run. New 2025 obstacles, on site showers, food and post race beer make this a must do challenge.
Start 2026 strong at ROX in the New Year in Fuquay Varina on January 17, a HYROX style 4 km challenge mixing four 1 km runs with Ski Erg, burpee broad jumps, rowing and wall balls. Waves, partner options and a finisher patch.
INDURO Hybrid Race #4 mixes indoor running with strength stations on a 200 meter track at Ball State, alternating laps with sled, ski and row workouts. Chip timed, team friendly, and finishes earn a tee and medal.
TOUGH SHEEP comes to Reno Jan 23 and 24 with a completion focused Hunt Workout and a timed Pro Competition for backcountry racers. Finishers can win a Dall's Sheep hunt and pros compete for cash while funding wild sheep conservation.
Take on the SoCal Spartan Trifecta Weekend Jan 24 to 25 2026 at scenic Lake Perris, featuring flat fast courses perfect for chasing personal bests and camping on site. Choose Sprint, Super or Beast distances and join an Obstacle Specialist Workshop o..
Push your limits at NATIVE X Obstacle Fitness Race in West Palm Beach on Jan 24 2026, with short interval laps through four obstacle zones. Choose competitive or for fun 2.5k and 5k races, plus a mile kids event and free spectator access.
Conquer the YMCA Beast Obstacle Course in Port Royal on January 24, 2026. This family friendly run and walk winds through downtown with kid, tween, and adult courses packed with fun climbing and running obstacles. Join the challenge!
Take on the Abominable Snow Race at Lake Geneva for winter obstacle course fun with routes for kids to seasoned racers, plus a finisher shirt and medal for all. Enjoy food trucks, craft beer, fire pits and live music in the festival area.
February 2026
Get muddy and make memories at Your First Mud Run Boca Raton on Feb 1, 2026. Short family friendly courses welcome ages 5 and up, and a dog friendly option lets the whole crew join the fun.
INDURO Hybrid Race #5 brings running and functional stations together on the U Indianapolis indoor track on Feb 14. Race solo or pair up for a fast paced mix of laps and eight strength stations with medals and shirts for finishers.
Test speed and strength at The Hybrid Classic in Savannah, pairing repeated 800 m runs with intense strength movements in fast paced team relays. Pairs and quads compete in Open and Advanced divisions at the waterfront venue.
Run the Stadion course at Dodger Stadium on February 21, 2026, weaving through historic bleachers and concourses with 20 thrilling obstacles over 5 km. Family friendly with a kids race and GovX verified discounts for service members.
Get muddy at Austin Tough Mudder on February 28, 2026 at Reveille Peak Ranch in Burnet, TX. Tackle rugged terrain and iconic obstacles like Everest and Arctic Enema, choose from 5K, 15K or Infinity laps and earn a finisher medal and swag.
Run trails, fields and classic Spartan obstacles at Diamond D Ranch near Jacksonville on Feb 28 to Mar 1, 2026. Pick Sprint, Super or Kids distances and race solo or as a team for shared starts and perks.
Get muddy in Little Rock with the Mud Run, an adventurous 5K on LaHarpe Blvd that adds a playful twist to race weekend. Perfect for fun seekers and runners of all levels, it brings a messy, memorable highlight to Little Rock Marathon weekend.