North Carolina
North Carolina Obstacle Race Calendar 2025-2026
Explore the best obstacle runs in North Carolina for 2025-2026! Our updated list features 9 exciting races across the region. Find your next race in North Carolina below and join the running community at these great events!
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.
Join Tackle the Tar on May 16, 2026 at Rocky Mount Sports Complex for a spirited 5K obstacle course and family fun day. Run through a mud pit and more than 15 obstacles while helping raise funds for local college scholarships.
Challenge yourself at Bear Crawl OCR in Morganton, NC, an obstacle course for all ages with one to six mile options and youth Cub Crawl races. Family friendly and run by a nonprofit with proceeds supporting the local community.
June 2026
Savage Race Charlotte on June 6, 2026 brings a fierce obstacle course in Charlotte, NC featuring mud, fire and barbed wire across 20 to 30 obstacles. Tackle a 3 to 7 mile course solo or with a team for an adrenaline filled test of strength and teamwo..
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
On September 19, 2026 Tough Oaks OCR is a 5k with 20+ obstacles weaving through fields, woods and shallow water at Camp Albemarle. Pick a timed Elite heat or a family friendly Open race with optional penalties and scaling.
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.
