Maine Obstacle Race Calendar 2026-2027

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Explore the best obstacle runs in Maine for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 4 exciting races across the region. Find your next race in Maine below and join the running community at these great events!

April 2026
Get dirty and have fun at the Thomas College Dirty Dog Mud Run, a family friendly 5k with 12 to 14 muddy obstacles on the college campus. Kids can join the Mud Puppy Run while adults take on timed heats and a lap challenge.
July 2026
Take on the Tough Mountain Challenge on July 25, 2026 at Sunday River Resort in Newry, Maine. This rugged 5K obstacle course winds through ski trails and woods with mud, water, walls and custom mountain obstacles for a gritty, fun test.
August 2026
Cancelled: Ruck for the Fallen 2026 was planned as a 10k ruck at Pineland Farms with The Crucible obstacle course and pack challenges to honor post 9/11 fallen service members. Teams and solo entries were expected.
October 2026
Catch the North American Wife Carrying Championship at Sunday River, where teams race a short obstacle course with log hurdles and a notorious water hazard for quirky prizes. Part of Fall Fest, this lively event blends speed and spectacle.