Obstacle Race Calendar United States 2025-2026

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Explore the best obstacle runs in the United States for 2025-2026! Our updated list features 146 exciting races across the country. Find your next race in the United States below and join the running community at these great events!

April 2026
Apr
11
Saturday

F.I.T. the Challenge OCR

3 mi
Take on F.I.T. the Challenge OCR on April 11, 2026 in Cumberland, RI, a rugged 3.2 mile course with about 1,000 feet of climbing and exciting obstacles. Multilap and 12 hour ultra options plus finisher medal and shirt.
Apr
11
Saturday

Mythic Race

2 mi 5 km 5 hr
Take on the Mythic Race on April 11, 2026 in Sikeston, Missouri, a 3.1 mile obstacle course featuring more than 25 challenges. Choose a single lap 5k, a multi lap endurance wave, or a virtual 5k, and finish with a medal and shirt.
Apr
17-18
Fr - Sa

Tuscaloosa Gauntlet

Apr
18
Saturday

1,000 Strong Overcoming Obstacles 5k/10k

5 km
Take on the 1000 Strong Overcoming Obstacles run at Patriot Park in Victoria TX, choose a 5K or an obstacle 5K featuring mud pits, monkey bars and team challenges. All proceeds benefit Restoration House Ministries and food trucks on site.
Apr
18
Saturday

Savage Race - Gainesville, Fl

3 mi 7 mi
Tackle 20 to 30 muddy, fiery and barbed wire obstacles at Savage Race Gainesville on April 18, 2026 in Alachua, Florida. Expect teamwork moments, a GORUCK rucking division and a kid friendly Savage JR for young adventurers.
Apr
18-19
Sa - Su

San Diego Spartan Event Weekend

5 km 10 km
Take on rugged trails, mud and motocross terrain at the San Diego Spartan Race at Pala Fox Raceway. Choose Sprint, Super or Kids courses, tackle classic Spartan obstacles and celebrate with music, beer gardens and a finisher medal.
Apr
18
Saturday

Horseshoe Bend OCR

4 mi
Tackle rugged desert terrain and more than 20 obstacles at the Horseshoe Bend Obstacle Course Race in Page, Arizona. Soak up scenic views, face new 2026 challenges, and earn a finisher medal and limited edition race shirt for a memorable adventure.
Apr
18
Saturday

The Challenge Race - Kentucky Obstacle Course Race

4 mi
Tackle over 20 obstacles across a rugged 4 mile course at Camp Calvary in Mackville, KY on April 18, 2026. This volunteer run challenge welcomes all ages and sends proceeds to scholarships so kids can attend camp.
Apr
18
Saturday

Rise Thermopylae

6 hr 12 hr 24 hr
RISE: Thermopylae throws you into rugged backcountry with trails, water crossings and built challenge zones to test physical and mental grit. Pick 6, 12 or 24 hour tiers mixing rucking, obstacles and resilience coaching.
Apr
18
Saturday

OCR Overload

5 mi
Get muddy and test your grit at OCR OVERLOAD on April 18 in Gainesville. Choose from a 4.3 mile obstacle course with a monster rig, a 50 yard timed ninja run, or a 5 mile trail run or walk, plus food vendors, showers, and finisher swag.
Apr
25-26
Sa - Su

Tough Mudder - Atlanta

5 km 15 km
Tough Mudder Atlanta hits Bouckaert Farm April 25 26 for a muddy team focused obstacle weekend on forest trails and red clay. Choose 5K or 15K courses and celebrate at the finish with a medal, shirt and a post race drink.
Apr
25-26
Sa - Su

Tri-State New Jersey Spartan Trifecta Weekend

5 km 10 km Half Marathon 50 km
Join Spartan at Mountain Creek Resort for an off road weekend of obstacle races from Sprint to Ultra, with steep mountain climbs. Earn medals and tees, go for the Trifecta, and enjoy a festival plus a kids race.
Apr
25
Saturday

Emerald Coast Mud Run

5 km 10 km
Get muddy at the Emerald Coast Mud Run in Defuniak Springs with 25 to 30 obstacles across 10 km, 5 km and a kids mile. Family friendly and faith based, the event raises funds for vulnerable orphan populations.
Apr
26
Sunday

Mud Factor - Fresno

5 km
Get muddy and conquer obstacles at the 5K Mud Run at Hobb's Grove in Sanger on April 26, 2026. Open to all ages with Adult and KIDZ Family waves, this lively festival offers pro photos and big fun for the whole crew.
May 2026
May
2-3
Sa - Su

Fayetteville Spartan Weekend

5 km 10 km Half Marathon 50 km
Tackle rugged trails and massive obstacles at Fayetteville Spartan Race May 2 and 3, 2026 at McCormick Farms. Choose Sprint, Super, Beast or Ultra, or go for the Trifecta to conquer three distances in one epic weekend.
May
2
Saturday

Run Wild Races

2 mi 5 km
Join Run Wild Races XII: Run for Tortoises at Metro Richmond Zoo on May 2, 2026 to support Galapagos and Sulcata tortoise conservation. Choose a 1 Mile, 5k, Wild Ninja obstacle challenge or virtual 5k and enjoy free same day zoo admission.
May
2
Saturday

Daniel Barden Mudfest 5 Mile

5 mi
Get muddy at the Daniel Barden Mudfest in Deansboro where rugged obstacles, mud pits and hilly terrain meet live music and local brews. Timed and untimed 5 mile, 5k and kids runs raise funds for scholarships and local charities.
May
2-3
Sa - Su

Seattle North Spartan Event Weekend

5 km 10 km
Race the Seattle North Spartan Race May 2 and 3 2026 at Meadow Wood on flat, fast trails beside the Snohomish River. Sprint Super and Kids races feature rugged obstacles, then enjoy music and beer at the festival.
May
2
Saturday

Mud Factor - Mckinney

5 km
Get dirty and grin at Mud Factor McKinney, a muddy 5K obstacle run and family festival at Myers Park on May 2, 2026. All ages welcome with separate adult and kid waves for a playful, messy day outdoors.
May
2
Saturday

Raymond James Stadium Spartan Stadion 5K

5 km
Take on the Spartan Stadion 5K at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa on May 2, 2026, weaving through bleachers, past the pirate ship and 20 tough obstacles. Finishers get a Stadion medal, tee and festival access for a gritty, stadium style race experienc..
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