North Carolina
North Carolina Obstacle Race Calendar 2025-2026
Explore the best obstacle runs in North Carolina for 2025-2026! Our updated list features 12 exciting races across the region. Find your next race in North Carolina below and join the running community at these great events!
January 2026
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.
April 2026
Conquer the Charlotte Spartan Race at Porter Farms April 4 to 5, 2026 near Concord. Tackle mud, creeks and classic Spartan obstacles across Sprint, Super and kids courses or test your limits in Hurricane Heat and earn finisher tee and medal.
May 2026
Tackle rugged forest and rolling hills while navigating 20 to 60 obstacles at the Fayetteville Spartan Race on May 2 to 3, 2026 at McCormick Farms. Choose sprint, super, beast, ultra or kids races, go for a Trifecta and earn finisher gear.
Get muddy at Tackle the Tar, a 5K obstacle course and family fun day in Rocky Mount with 15 plus obstacles through historic Battle Park. Proceeds support local college scholarships and racers get a T shirt, medal and a beer for 21 and over.
Tackle obstacles and celebrate grit at The Bear Crawl OCR on May 16, 2026 in Morganton, NC. A nonprofit race day features distances from 1 mile kids runs to 6 mile competitive courses, perfect for families and serious racers alike.
Join the Mad Dash at Treetop Adventures on Lake Hickory featuring a 5K, a swim plus obstacle Mad Dash Challenge, and a kids fun run. Enjoy live music and food while supporting the North Carolina Boys Academy and Camp David.
July 2026
Join Charlotte Muddy Dash on July 18 at Porter Farms for a playful, untimed mud obstacle course with a dozen Muddy Moments and waist deep pits. Costumes welcome and a lively post run festival serves music, contests and shopping.
August 2026
Spartan Race weekend at Tryon brings rugged off road courses through horse trails, red clay hill climbs and creek beds with a lively festival vibe. Sprint, Super and Kids races mix iconic obstacles, music, beer gardens and finisher swag.
Get muddy with family at the Ohana Mud Run in Morganton on August 8, 2026. This one mile course packs 16 playful obstacles, giant sprinklers and a lazy river for a fun, well organized day that often sells out.
September 2026
Tough Oaks OCR is a rugged 5k with 20 plus obstacles through fields, woods and shallow water at Camp Albemarle, Newport on September 19, 2026. Choose a timed Elite Heat or a family friendly Open Race and enjoy pre race festivities.
October 2026
Test your grit at the Warrior Wolf Challenge in Fuquay Varina, a hybrid event blending speed, strength and endurance across three workouts inspired by Slavic gods. Ruck runs, heavy lifts and an obstacle course await Elite and Scaled competitors.