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- Alabama 2
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- Colorado 7
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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 234 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 multi-format Spartan Race weekend at Lake Nona in Orlando with Sprint and Super obstacle races, a kids course, an obstacle workshop and a 4 hour Hurricane Heat. Team registration is available, and qualifying service member discounts apply.
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 Amarillo is a 5K mud and obstacle run at Bowers MX on October 10, 2026, with adult and KIDZ family waves. Signed waivers are required and spectators pay for festival area access.
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.
Mud Factor Lubbock is a 5k mud and obstacle run at TNT Raceway on October 11, 2026, with Adult and KIDZ Family waves. Participants must bring a signed waiver and adults must show photo ID; spectators pay a $10 cash fee for festival access.
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 Spartan obstacle race weekend at Twin Canyons Ranch near Granbury TX featuring distances from 5K to 50K, a kids race, pre-race obstacle workshop and spectator access, with team entry options and a GOVX service member discount.
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 includes 15K and 5K courses, an Infinity multi-lap option, and spectator access. Courses feature named obstacles and finishers receive medals, a shirt, a headband, and a finisher drink.
A muddy obstacle course at Lavaloha in Hilo on October 17, 2026, covering up to 3 miles with running, crawling, wading, and sliding. Participants choose start times and can take part 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 featuring Sprint, Super, and Kids races on rocky, mountainous terrain, with team registration, lodging discounts, and service member pricing available.
A zombie themed 5K in Midway, Utah on October 24, 2026, with chasing zombies, action obstacles, fog, lighting, and sound effects. Open to ages 12 and up with adult supervision required for ages 12 to 16; $2 per ticket supports Primary Children's Hosp..
A weekend Spartan obstacle event at Sunflower Valley Farm featuring sprint, super, kids races and Hurricane Heat formats across muddy woods and creek runs, with team entry options and service-member discounts.
November 2026
Virginia Beast 2026 is a multi-day rucking event in Virginia Beach on 6 to 8 November 2026. Events vary in distance and competitors must be prepared to carry 40 lb, 50 lb, or 80 lb rucks.
A Stadion 5K obstacle race at Fenway Park on November 7-8, 2026, featuring 20 obstacles and a finish across home plate. The weekend also includes a 1 to 1.5 km kids race, spectator tickets, team options, and a service member discount.
A two-day Spartan obstacle weekend at Santa Margarita Ranch with race distances from a 5K sprint to a 50K ultra, set on vineyard trails near Los Padres National Forest and including a kids race and obstacle workshop.
A Spartan Trifecta Weekend at Santa Margarita Ranch with Sprint, Super, Beast and a 50K Ultra across vineyard and forest terrain, plus kids races, an obstacle workshop, spectator access and a multi-race Trifecta Pass.