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Virginia Obstacle Race Calendar 2026-2027
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Explore the best obstacle runs in Virginia for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 9 exciting races across the region. Find your next race in Virginia below and join the running community at these great events!
May 2026
Run Wild Races is a biannual zoo event featuring a 1 mile, a 5K, and a Wild Ninja obstacle course. Participants get free zoo admission and net proceeds support Galapagos and Sulcata tortoise conservation.
June 2026
Experience a mud run featuring obstacles and trails in King George Virginia. With four mile and one mile options plus team challenges this event supports local community eye and hearing care services.
A 10 mile out and back event at Smith Mountain Cooperative Wildlife Management Area in Sandy Level, Virginia, with an elevation gain of 1,991 ft. Participants choose from three load options with specified dry weights.
July 2026
BeastLake on July 4 in Moneta, VA offers a timed 3.1 mile obstacle race with awards, a 5K run walk, and a family 1.5 mile obstacle course with optional water features and on site food trucks.
Experience a messy obstacle course at the Virginia Motorsports Park. Run walk and slide through up to 3 miles of mud with friends and family during this community focused event in North Dinwiddie.
August 2026
Farm Strong OCR is a farm inspired obstacle course in Rocky Mount on August 1, 2026. The chip timed event includes more than 20 obstacles, a t-shirt, live bluegrass music, and a free kids course for ages 12 and under.
A 3.1 miles obstacle course through Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest with elite, team, corporate and non-competitive waves. Entry fees support Poplar Forest education and elite competitors must complete all obstacles to qualify for prizes.
October 2026
A weekend of obstacle races at Massanutten Resort on October 24-25, 2026 with Sprint 5 km, Super 10 km and kids races on mountain trails featuring rocky terrain and steep climbs. Team entries can secure the same start time and eligible staff receive..
November 2026
Virginia Beast 2026 is a multi day ruck and endurance event in Virginia Beach based out of LFT Gym on 6 to 8 November 2026. Multiple distances are offered and competitors must carry ruck loads of 40, 50, and 80 pounds.