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Ohio Obstacle Race Calendar 2026-2027
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Explore the best obstacle runs in Ohio for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 14 exciting races across the region. Find your next race in Ohio below and join the running community at these great events!
May 2026
A 5K style mud and obstacle course in East Fork State Park featuring more than 15 natural and man made obstacles, from crawls and climbs to cargo nets and a final sandy beach run. The route uses existing trails and is about 3.1 miles.
June 2026
A community event at IBH Addiction Recovery in Akron on June 6, 2026 featuring a 5K obstacle course, a 1 Mile family walk, community resource tables, participant shirts and medals, and volunteer opportunities.
A *5K* mud run in Oak Harbor, Ohio featuring 20 plus obstacles with regular and Xtreme options, participant medals and T shirts, competitive age group awards, and a 10% donation of proceeds to Ronald McDonald House Charities.
A two day obstacle course weekend in Bloomfield Township Ohio on June 27-28 2026 featuring a 1.5 mile military style Battle Challenge with a live fire range, multiple race distances, large water slides, camping and the USA OCR national championships.
July 2026
A 100-minute looped running event at Williams Park in Gibsonburg where laps are recorded on a 0.9 mile loop. Entry is $25 and proceeds support a local foundation; all finishers receive awards and post-run food is provided.
August 2026
Test your endurance at this military inspired obstacle course featuring mud crawls and climbing walls. Supporting the Light Foundation, the event offers a 5k trail for adults and a dedicated race for children.
A women only 5K obstacle mud run at East Fork Motocross Park in New Vienna on August 2, 2026, featuring more than 18 obstacles. Open to participants aged seven and up who may run, jog or walk; the event emphasizes teamwork over competition.
A women only 5K obstacle mud run at East Fork Motocross Park on August 2, 2026, focused on fun rather than competition, with spectator access, Bag Drop for a fee, and age and waiver requirements for young participants.
A 5k mud run in Oak Harbor, Ohio with 20+ obstacles and two difficulty lines on many obstacles. Registration includes a T-shirt, wristband, and medal, and 10% of proceeds will go to Ronald McDonald House Charities.
September 2026
A farm based obstacle event with a 5K course and a 1 mile kids option, featuring over 20 obstacles, pumpkins, food trucks, and educational displays at South Plymouth Pumpkins in Washington Court House.
Support service members and their families at Reynoldsburg Civic Park. Choose between a 5k obstacle course with mud and walls or a stroller friendly paved 5k run through the park grounds.
Mud Factor OHIO is a 5K mud and obstacle run at Honda Hills in Thornville on September 19, 2026, with adult and Kidz Family Waves. Participants must bring a signed waiver and adults a photo ID; spectators pay a $10 cash fee for festival area access.
October 2026
A night time 5K mud run in Oak Harbor with more than 20 obstacles and a lit, spooky course two weeks before Halloween. The event is not officially timed and donates 10 percent of proceeds to Ronald McDonald House Charities.
October 2027
Obstacle-course races at Southington Off-Road Park on Oct 30 and 31, 2027 offer Sprint, Super, Beast and Ultra distances plus a kids race. Participants can attempt the Sprint, Super and Beast in one weekend to earn a Trifecta.