Obstacle Race Calendar United States 2025-2026

Sterling Down and Dirty 5k

Stratford, Connecticut

5 km

Get ready to get sandy, wet, and dirty at the Sterling Down and Dirty 5K at Stratford Short Beach. This family friendly obstacle course with more than 18 challenges supports the Sterling Community Center and welcomes racers and casual participants.

Conquer the Gauntlet - Tulsa

Tulsa, Oklahoma

4 mi

Conquer The Gauntlet in Tulsa on September 12, 2026. This 4 mile obstacle course features more than 25 challenges and a separate kids course for ages 12 and under, perfect for families and fitness seekers.

Fort Gordon Marine Mud Challenge

Fort Eisenhower, Georgia

4 mi

Take on the Fort Gordon Marine Mud Challenge on September 12, 2026, a 4 mile off road course with 30 plus obstacles, stream crossings, hills and plenty of mud. Timed and competitive, this messy challenge is built for adventurous runners.

Tough Mudder - Big Bear

Big Bear Lake, California

5 km 10 km

Challenge yourself at Tough Mudder Big Bear at Bear Mountain for a high altitude weekend of muddy fun with 5K and 10K courses featuring famous obstacles like Block Ness Monster and Funky Monkey. Finishers earn a medal, shirt and finisher headband.

Sunday

Muddy Princess - South Carolina

Gaston, South Carolina

5 km

Women only 5k obstacle mud run with more than 18 muddy challenges in Gaston SC. Open to ages 7 and up, this fun non competitive event includes a finisher medal, photos and supports the National Breast Cancer Foundation.

Sunday

Leon's Heroes Obstacle Course Race

Gary, Indiana

5 km 9 km 10 km

Tackle rugged terrain and creative obstacles at Leon's Heroes Obstacle Course Race in Indiana Dunes National Park on September 13, 2026. Choose 10K, 5K or K9 OCR and race to honor military service in a scenic West Beach setting.

Sunday

ROCovery Run/Walk & X-Challenge

Henrietta, New York

Trail Run 5 km 10 km

Join the ROCovery Annual Run/Walk & X Challenge on September 13, 2026 at Mendon Ponds Park to support recovery from substance use. Choose road, trail, combo or virtual 5k and 10k options and enjoy swag, community, and hope.

Savage Race - Georgia Fall

Dallas, Georgia

3 mi 7 mi

Join Savage Race Georgia Fall on Sep 19, 2026 in Dallas GA for a gritty obstacle course with 20 to 30 challenges including mud, fire and barbed wire. Choose 5 to 7 mile Savage Race or 3 or more mile Blitz and race solo or with a team.

19-20

Vermont Spartan Event Weekend

Killington, Vermont

5 km Half Marathon 50 km

Tackle the rugged Green Mountains at Vermont Spartan Race in Killington where steep climbs, carries, rope climbs and the iconic fire jump test your grit. Enjoy a festival vibe with music, beer gardens and finisher swag to celebrate your finish.

19-20

Seattle North Spartan Trifecta Weekend

Monroe, Washington

5 km 10 km Half Marathon

Tackle rugged evergreen trails between Puget Sound and the Cascades with sprint, super, beast or kids courses packed with classic Spartan obstacles. Celebrate at the festival area and earn finisher swag while testing your grit on scenic PNW terrain.

Tough Oaks OCR (Obstacle Course Run)

Newport, North Carolina

5 km

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.

26-27

Midwest Spartan Trifecta Weekend at Badlands

Attica, Indiana

5 km 10 km Half Marathon

Push your limits at the Midwest Spartan Trifecta Weekend at Badlands Off Road in Attica IN, where sand dunes, rocky trails and creek crossings set the stage for Sprint, Super, Beast and kids races. Tackle classic obstacles, earn finisher swag and enj..

26-27

Temecula Spartan Event Weekend

Lake Elsinore, California

5 km 10 km

Take on the Temecula Spartan at Lake Elsinore Raceway for rugged trails, warm Southern California weather, and dozens of obstacles across Sprint, Super, and Kids races. Finishers get festival access and finisher swag.

26-27

Tough Mudder - Colorado

Fort Carson, Colorado

5 km 15 km

Tough Mudder Colorado hits Fort Carson on Sept 26 and 27, 2026 for a muddy team obstacle festival testing grit and camaraderie. Choose a 15K, 5K or spectator pass and earn a finisher shirt, headband, medal and a free beer.

Wild Boar Challenge

Saint Charles, Iowa

2 mi 5 mi

Get muddy at the Wild Boar Challenge in Saint Charles Iowa, an off road obstacle course that tests speed and agility while raising funds for local causes. Pick the 5 mile challenge or the 1.5 mile Piggy Trot for a fun, competitive day.

October 2026

3-4

Las Vegas Spartan Event Weekend

Henderson, Nevada

5 km 10 km

Challenge yourself at the Spartan Weekend in Las Vegas on Oct 3 to 4, 2026 at Nevada State University near Henderson, with technical desert trails and steep climbs. Tackle Sprint, Super or kids courses and earn finisher swag while testing grit and te..

3-4

Nashville Spartan Event Weekend

Lebanon, Tennessee

5 km 10 km 4 hr

Tackle muddy trails, creek crossings, and classic Spartan obstacles at the Nashville Spartan Race weekend, Oct 3 and 4, 2026 at Neal Farms near Nashville, Tennessee. Choose Sprint, Super, Kids races or an intense four hour Hurricane Heat with festiva..

Savage Race - Dallas

Grandview, Texas

3 mi 7 mi

North American Wife Carrying Championship

Newry, Maine