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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 12 exciting races across the region. Find your next race in Ohio below and join the running community at these great events!
June 2026
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 mission-oriented obstacle course weekend in Southern Ohio on June 27-28, 2026 featuring a 1.5-mile Battle Challenge with a live fire range, a 3k speed OCR, large water slides, mud rig obstacles and championship-level course elements.
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.
Join this women only 5k mud run at East Fork Motocross Park for a day of obstacles and fun. Gather your team to crawl and climb through the mud in a supportive non competitive environment.
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 returns to Honda Hills in Thornville, Ohio on September 19, 2026 offering a 5K mud and obstacle run with Kidz Family and adult waves; waivers and photo ID are required and a spectator fee applies.
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
Cleveland Spartan Trifecta Weekend at Southington Off-Road Park on October 30-31, 2027 offers multiple obstacle races through dense forest and rugged trails. Participants can contest Sprint, Super, Beast, Ultra or a kids race and attempt a Trifecta b..