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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 13 exciting races across the region. Find your next race in North Carolina below and join the running community at these great events!
August 2026
At Tryon International Equestrian Center, the Asheville Spartan Event Weekend stages trail obstacle races across red clay hills, creek beds, and horse trails. Races include Sprint, Super, a kids race, plus an obstacle workshop and spectator options.
A family mud and obstacle event in Morganton NC with a one mile course, 16 obstacles, giant sprinklers, inflatables and a lazy river. Registration includes a shirt and medal, photos are free and parking is $10 per car.
A women-only 5K obstacle mud run in Raleigh on August 23, 2026, held at North Carolina Motorsports Park with 18+ obstacles; open to women aged 7 and up who can run, jog, or walk the course.
A women-only 5K obstacle mud run in Charlotte with 18+ obstacles, activities for ages 7 and up, volunteer opportunities and support for the National Breast Cancer Foundation.
September 2026
An obstacle mud run at the Jerry Long Family YMCA with a 3.1-mile 5K for ages 7+ and a 1-mile Fun Run for all ages, supporting YMCA health programs and offering new medals for 2026.
Experience an obstacle course run featuring a 5k course through woodlands and shallow water at Camp Albemarle. Choose between a timed competitive heat or a flexible untimed race with over 20 strength and agility stations.
October 2026
A family-friendly event on October 10, 2026 in Morganton featuring a 5K Zombie Run with flag-capture rules and awards, plus a one mile costume fun run and an after party with food trucks and activities.
April 2027
An outdoor obstacle-course weekend at Porter Farms, Concord, NC, featuring Sprint and Super races, kids events, and 4- and 12-hour Hurricane Heat formats.
May 2027
Multi-distance Spartan obstacle races at McCormick Farms near Fayetteville on May 1 and 2 2027, featuring forest, quarry and riverbank terrain plus kids races.
A self-paced family adventure run at the YMCA in Raleigh on May 1, 2027, featuring a 2+ mile outdoor course with 20+ creative challenges, mud features and a large slip and slide; shirts for early registrants and finisher medals.
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 an annual 5K obstacle course and family fun day in Rocky Mount featuring a mud pit and 15+ obstacles. Proceeds support local college scholarships and a separate 1 mile kids race is offered.
June 2027
Annual Marine Corps League Mud Run at Jomeokee Campground in Pinnacle NC features a muddy obstacle-course and community charity support, held each first Saturday in June.