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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 13 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 on August 2, 2026 at East Fork Motocross Park featuring 18+ obstacles, an emphasis on fun and teamwork, and open to participants ages 7 and up.
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.
A fundraising event in Reynoldsburg with a team or individual 5K obstacle course and a separate paved 5K through Civic Park, supporting Hope For The Warriors and awarding medals to finishers.
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.