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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 208 exciting races across the country. Find your next race in the United States below and join the running community at these great events!
October 2026
A farm based obstacle course at Heim's Hillcrest Dairy in Algoma covers about 1.5 miles with tasks such as feeding calves and climbing over hay bales. Registration opens July 1 with an early price of $20 until September 1.
Honor history at the Mogadishu Mile, a four person team obstacle course and one mile ruck run in Georgetown. Work together to complete 500 total reps and a weighted run without leaving any team member behind.
Goliathon XXIV is a 3.5 mile Ninja Warrior style obstacle course at Gloucester County Fairgrounds. It is a volunteer run nonprofit that raises funds for clean water projects and offers three difficulty tiers per obstacle.
Zombie Mania on October 10, 2026 is a 5 km loop through Nature Park and Eagle Park where volunteers dressed as zombies try to steal runners' flag belts. A separate 1 mile costume run follows the same parks without zombies.
Muddy Dash in Honolulu on October 10, 2026 is a family-friendly 5K mud run with obstacles, mud pits and slides. The event features a Pre-Party and an After-Party with music, food trucks and drinks, and offers standard and VIP registration options.
Orlando Spartan Weekend at Lake Nona offers multi-format obstacle course races on October 10 and 11, 2026, including Sprint, Super, kids races, an obstacle workshop, and a four hour Hurricane Heat.
A family-friendly event on October 10, 2026 in Morganton featuring a 5K Zombie Run with flag-capture rules and awards, plus a one mile costume fun run and an after party with food trucks and activities.
The 26th North American Wife Carrying Championship returns to Sunday River in Newry, Maine on October 10, 2026. Teams of one man and one woman race a 278 yards obstacle course with log hurdles, a sand trap, and the Widow Maker water hazard.
Mud Factor in Amarillo is a 5K mud and obstacle run at Bowers MX on October 10, 2026, featuring Adult and KIDZ family waves. Participants must bring a signed waiver and adults must show photo ID; spectators pay a festival fee.
A chip timed 5K in Keystone, Iowa on 10/10/2026 where participants wear flag belts and encounter costumed zombies who try to pull flags. Proceeds support Keystone First Responders and Benton Girl's Wrestling.
A family-friendly 5k mud and obstacle run at TNT Raceway in Lubbock on October 11, 2026, with Adult and KIDZ Family waves, required signed waivers, and spectator festival access.
A pickle-themed Halloween obstacle event in Wallkill, NY with an adult 5K and a 1K kids course, themed medals, costumes, mud, and a community-focused Donate a Dragon 3D printing project.
Ruff Run California on 10/17/2026 in Phelan, CA presents a 20 acre obstacle course for people and their dogs with over 20 obstacles, 4K and 1K options, and an after party with music, games and vendors.
A weekend of Spartan obstacle races at Twin Canyons Ranch near Granbury Texas on Oct 17 to 18 2026, featuring Sprint, Super, Beast, Ultra and kids races plus a pre race obstacle workshop and spectator options.
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.
Tough Mudder Nashville on October 17, 2026 at Neal Farms features 15K and 5K obstacle courses, an Infinity multi-lap option, spectator access, and finisher rewards including medals, shirts, headbands and a finisher drink.
Experience a messy outdoor adventure at Lavaloha in Hilo. Navigate a three mile course filled with mud obstacles where you can run walk crawl and slide your way to the finish line with friends and family.
An urban 5K adventure race in Tallahassee with at least five on course challenges and finisher medals. A separate untimed fun run under one mile is offered and T shirts are available for an extra $10.
Run Wild Races stages biannual runs and an obstacle course at the Metro Richmond Zoo, with net proceeds benefiting Pygmy Sloth conservation. Participants get free zoo admission and spectators a 10% discount.
An obstacle race weekend at Massanutten Resort Oct 24 to 25, 2026 featuring Sprint and Super courses on steep, technical mountain trails plus a kids race and spectator access.