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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!
April 2026
An obstacle race weekend at Porter Farms near Charlotte featuring varied terrain, mud, creeks and multiple formats from a 5 km sprint to kids races and Hurricane Heat endurance heats.
May 2026
A weekend of Spartan obstacle races at McCormick Farms near Fayetteville, NC, on May 2 and 3, 2026. Multiple race formats run on variable terrain including forest, quarry and riverbanks, from kids races to a 50 km Ultra.
Join the YMCA Families ON! Challenge in Raleigh on May 2 for a fun, inclusive 2+ mile self paced course at A.E. Finley YMCA featuring 20 plus creative on course challenges. Mud, a giant slip and slide, medals and family friendly fun await.
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.
Take on the Mad Dash at Treetop Adventures in Conover on May 16, 2026, with a scenic 5K or the Mad Dash Challenge featuring a 300 m swim, 10 obstacles and a 5K run. Family friendly with a kids fun run, live music, food and proceeds supporting local y..
July 2026
Join Muddy Dash Charlotte on July 18, 2026 at Porter Farms for a muddy obstacle course with waist deep pits, music and a festival vibe. Costumes welcome and VIP tickets add extra swag and perks.
August 2026
A weekend of obstacle-course racing at Tryon International Equestrian Center on August 1 and 2, 2026, featuring sprint, super and kids distances across horse trails, clay hills and creek beds, with spectator access and ticketed entry.
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
Tackle muddy obstacles at the Dirty Dozen 5K and Fun Run on September 12, 2026 at Jerry Long YMCA. Run solo or as a team, earn new medals, and support YMCA health programs for cancer survivors and people managing chronic disease.
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
Push your limits at the third annual Warrior Wolf Challenge in Fuquay Varina on October 17, 2026. This hybrid test blends rucking, strength, obstacle work and endurance across Elite and Scaled divisions for a fierce, fun competition.