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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 237 exciting races across the country. Find your next race in the United States below and join the running community at these great events!
July 2026
Spartan DEKA Chicago is a hybrid fitness challenge at Navy Pier. Athletes tackle ten functional training zones, each followed by a 500-meter run, for a total of 5 km. Finishers earn a medal, t-shirt, and a spot on the global leaderboard.
This weekend event at Pennsylvania's Blue Mountain features a 5K Sprint and 10K Super obstacle course race on rugged, forested trails. A shorter kids race and an obstacle workshop are also part of the program. Spectators can take a chairlift for view..
Conquer the rugged slopes of Mount Ogden at Snowbasin Ski Resort during the Utah Spartan Trifecta Weekend. Choose from three obstacle course distances: a 5K Sprint, a 10K Super, or the challenging 21K Beast. The event also features a kids' race and s..
Get ready for a messy adventure at the Muddy Dash in Ogden, Utah. This fun run features a dozen mud obstacles and is all about having a good time, not competition. Spectators can cheer for free and enjoy the festival atmosphere.
A 3k obstacle course race with over 25 obstacles and a three-band penalty system, the Ultimate OCR 3K features Elite and age-group divisions, chip timing, medals and shirts for finishers, and a reported prize purse for Elite winners.
OCR OVERLOAD features a 4.3-mile obstacle course with over 23 challenges, including a massive 140-foot rig. The event also includes a 5-mile trail run and a timed ninja sprint. Post-race food and drinks are available.
Get ready to get messy at Muddy Dash Charlotte. This fun, non-competitive obstacle run at Porter Farms features waist-deep mud pits and a festive atmosphere. Spectators cheer for free, and costumes are highly encouraged.
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The Paper Maker OCR is an obstacle course race held at Lacamas Lake Regional Park in Camas, Washington. This is the event's fifth annual edition.
The main course is 4 miles long, featuring 14+ obstacles built into the natural terrain. T..
A three day indoor functional fitness event in Boston combining ten workout zones with a 5 km run. The weekend features Elite and Age Group heats, Ruck waves, team categories and a separate DEKA FIT Ultra.
An off-road obstacle race at Sunday River Resort in Newry, Maine on July 25, 2026. The course covers about 5K over ski trails and woods with mud, water, walls and custom obstacles, and it runs in multiple heat waves throughout the day.
Muddy Dash Richmond is an untimed, fun run at Virginia Motorsports Park. Expect a few miles with muddy obstacles and costume-friendly atmosphere. Spectator admission is free.
A functional fitness event in Frederick, CO offering two formats: Cerox with running and Cerox Iron without running. Individuals and teams of two complete eight station-based fitness zones with specified reps and equipment.
August 2026
Tough Mudder Indiana on August 1, 2026 at CERAland Park features 15K and 5K mud courses across woodland and farmland with multiple named obstacles; spectator passes, group packages, and military discounts are available.
The Asheville Spartan Event Weekend returns to the Tryon International Equestrian Center in August 2026. Choose from obstacle course races including a 5K Sprint, 10K Super, and a Kids Race. The course navigates horse trails, red clay hills, and creek..
The Indiana Spartan Hurricane Heat Weekend features two team-based obstacle challenges: a 12-hour event with 25 tasks and a 4-hour event. Both races take place at CERAland Park alongside a Tough Mudder weekend. Participants must be 18 or older.
A 5k trail obstacle run at Chenoweth Trails with military-inspired obstacles and a kids race for ages 5 to 12. Event proceeds support the Light Foundation and include awards, team pricing, and participant perks.
An obstacle course event at Three Palms Action Sports Park on August 1, 2026, featuring a roughly 3-mile 5K with 15+ obstacles and a half-mile Mini Monkey for young children; packet pickup is the day before and spectators attend free.