Wall & Wire Staff 
The spear throw has the highest failure rate of any Spartan obstacle. Estimates vary, but most course reports suggest over half of all racers — including experienced ones — miss the target on any given …
Race morning is not the time to discover you forgot your shoes. Or that your bib needs to be picked up at a location 30 minutes from the venue. Or that the parking lot is …
The Spartan Beast is where OCR separates the committed from the curious. At half-marathon distance (13+ miles) with 30 obstacles, the Beast demands endurance, strength, technical skill, and — above all — the ability to …
Whether you’re a first-timer studying the course map or a veteran who wants to know what “Twister” actually means, this is your reference guide to the most common obstacles in obstacle course racing. We’ve organized …
If someone told you to run several miles through the woods, climb walls, crawl under barbed wire, carry heavy objects up hills, and swing across metal bars — and that you’d pay for the privilege …
Planning your 2026 race season? Whether you’re targeting one race or building a full competitive calendar, this guide covers every major OCR event worth your time and travel budget. We’ve organized by month so you …
The Spartan Stadion series brings obstacle racing into the urban arena — literally. The NYC Stadion at Citi Field in Queens is one of the most anticipated stadium events on the 2026 calendar, combining the …