North Carolina
North Carolina Obstacle Race Calendar 2026-2027
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Explore the best obstacle runs in North Carolina for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 8 exciting races across the region. Find your next race in North Carolina below and join the running community at these great events!
April 2027
Obstacle course weekend at Porter Farms near Charlotte with Sprint 5 km, Super 10 km, kids races, a 12 hour Hurricane Heat, and spectator access.
May 2027
A two-day Spartan obstacle race weekend at McCormick Farms, May 1-2, 2027, offering Sprint, Super, Beast, Ultra and Kids races across forest, quarry and riverbank terrain.
The Bear Crawl OCR is a locally operated obstacle course event in Morganton, North Carolina, held at a motocross training facility. It offers one- to six-mile courses with rolling terrain, a dirt bike track, creek and pond crossings, and several obst..
Tackle the Tar is a 5K obstacle race and family fun day at Rocky Mount Sports Complex that raises funds for local college scholarships.
June 2027
Mud focused obstacle course in Pinnacle, NC with multiple 5K individual and team waves plus a 1200 m kids Pollywog race; fees vary by event.
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July 2027
Muddy Dash at Porter Farms on July 17, 2027 is a family-friendly mud run with obstacles, waist-deep mud pits, a pre-party, and both value and VIP registration options.
Obstacle-course weekend at Tryon International Equestrian Center with Sprint, Super, Kids races and a 4-hour Hurricane Heat on horse trails and red clay hills.
September 2027
A muddy obstacle run offering a 5K or Fun Run where participants tackle obstacles that test strength, agility and stamina while proceeds support YMCA health programs.