United States
- Alabama 3
- Alaska 1
- Arizona 2
- Arkansas 2
- California 19
- Colorado 7
- Connecticut 2
- Delaware
- District of Columbia
- Florida 11
- Georgia 7
- Hawaii 3
- Idaho 3
- Illinois 11
- Indiana 9
- Iowa 3
- Kansas 2
- Kentucky 5
- Louisiana 1
- Maine 4
- Maryland 2
- Massachusetts 5
- Michigan 6
- Minnesota 2
- Mississippi 1
- Missouri 4
- Montana 1
- Nebraska 1
- Nevada 1
- New Hampshire 4
- New Jersey 7
- New Mexico
- New York 13
- North Carolina 16
- North Dakota 1
- Ohio 14
- Oklahoma 5
- Oregon 5
- Pennsylvania 10
- Puerto Rico
- Rhode Island 1
- South Carolina 5
- South Dakota
- Tennessee 4
- Texas 18
- Utah 5
- Vermont 4
- Virginia 8
- Washington 8
- West Virginia 2
- Wisconsin 4
- Wyoming
Obstacle Race Calendar United States 2026-2027
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Explore the best obstacle runs in the United States for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 251 exciting races across the country. Find your next race in the United States below and join the running community at these great events!
August 2026
An obstacle and mud-focused *5K* at Lost Lake Entertainment Complex in Oklahoma City on August 8, 2026 featuring mud pits, walls, ropes and monkey bars, pre-race and post-race festival areas, packet pickup options, and venue parking fees.
Experience a 5k mud run and garden party at the Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm. This annual event combines an adventurous obstacle course with a vibrant flower festival to support local charitable community projects.
An outdoor fitness event at Silver Lake near June Lake on August 8, 2026, offering four distance options and a required 20 lb dry load. Elevation gains are provided for each course.
A multi-event day in Coal Valley with a 5K Mud Adventure Run, a Ninja Kids Run, and a Cross Country Trail Run. Main obstacles include a Tire Wall, Ninja Scaling Wall and Weight Lift; spectator entry is $7.
Boise Spartan Trifecta Weekend in Payette, Idaho features Sprint, Super and Beast obstacle races across rugged high desert terrain. The program also includes a kids race, an obstacle workshop, a 4 hour Hurricane Heat and spectator access.
A 3.1 mile urban obstacle run in Lexington, SC with CrossFit style exercises, two team categories for competing or completing, and a $35 registration fee supporting the Sheriff's Foundation.
Test your endurance at the Wildwood Navy Seal Challenge with ocean swimming and beach running. Navigate sand and water obstacles in individual or team categories on the New Jersey shore.
A women only 5K obstacle mud run at Wildcat Creek MX in Rossville, IN on August 9, 2026. The course includes 18 plus obstacles and welcomes females age seven and older to run, jog or walk in a noncompetitive, team focused setting.
A youth and family 2K obstacle course at Maxwell Park with about 15 obstacles. Waves serve ages 5 and up; participants get a shirt, medal and a timed result, with trophies for top three in each competitive age group.
A Spartan Trifecta weekend at Dillingham Ranch on the North Shore of Oahu offering races from 5K to 50K with obstacles, a kids race, a pre-race workshop, team entries, and a service member discount.
A Scottish Highlander themed obstacle race in Pingree Grove, Illinois featuring 3K family, 5K and 15K heats with 20 to 30 obstacles, plus a torch lit night race and a haunted 5K. Spectator fee on-site is $10 and parking is free.
An obstacle and mud focused 5K at Village Creek Motocross Park on August 15, 2026, featuring mud pits, walls, ropes, monkey bars and 11+ obstacles. Registration options include Value and VIP packages, packet pickup is available the day before.
A muddy 5K with obstacles, slides and mud pits at DREAM Park in Philadelphia on August 15, 2026. The event includes an after-party with music, food and beer, day-before packet pickup, and a Buy One & Give One donation program.
Hill of a Race 2026 in Bloomington, IL combines a lap based Endurance Challenge with multiple 3 mile obstacle course waves, including competitive men, women, masters and several recreational waves.
A 3.1 miles obstacle course through Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest with elite, team, corporate and non-competitive waves. Entry fees support Poplar Forest education and elite competitors must complete all obstacles to qualify for prizes.
Summit Grays and Torreys Peaks in this 8.8 mile Colorado endurance event. Participants must carry a 20lb dry load while tackling 4,101 feet of elevation gain.
A women only 5K obstacle mud run in Glencoe, Kentucky on August 16, 2026, featuring 18 plus obstacles and open to participants aged 7 and older. The event is non competitive and allows running, jogging, or walking.
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.
A women-only 5K obstacle mud run at North Carolina Motorsports Park on August 23, 2026, featuring 18+ obstacles and open to participants aged 7 and up. The event emphasizes fun and teamwork rather than competition.
Obstacle race weekend at Mahon Ranch near Elk Grove on Aug 29-30, 2026 with Sprint, Super and Kids races, team entry options, and service member discounts.