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Athlete Spotlights

Profiles of elite and everyday OCR athletes

Why Team OCR Might Be the Best Way to Experience Obstacle Racing

April 10, 2026March 24, 2026 by Wall & Wire Staff

You can run an obstacle race solo. But there’s an argument — a strong one — that the sport is at its absolute best when you race with a team. Team OCR takes the elements …

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From Couch to Barbed Wire: What It’s Really Like to Do Your First OCR

April 10, 2026March 24, 2026 by Wall & Wire Staff

Every OCR veteran was once a first-timer. Before the medal collection, the race calendars, and the casual conversations about obstacle technique — there was a moment of pure “what did I just sign up for?” …

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The Over-40 OCR Athlete: Why the Age Group Racers Are the Heart of This Sport

April 10, 2026March 24, 2026 by Wall & Wire Staff

If you think obstacle course racing is a young person’s game, you haven’t spent much time at the starting line. Walk through any OCR event and you’ll find that some of the most dedicated, most …

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