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Tough Mudder 2026 Season Preview: Infinity Format Expands, World’s Toughest Mudder Returns to Belvoir Castle

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

Tough Mudder is back with a loaded 2026 calendar, and there’s a lot to be excited about. From the expanded Infinity format to the return of World’s Toughest Mudder at Belvoir Castle, this season has …

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War-X Trilogy Hosts 2026 USAOCR National Championships: Your Path to Team USA Starts in Ohio

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

Mark your calendars: June 27–28, 2026, Centerville, Ohio. That’s when the USAOCR National Championships will crown America’s best obstacle course racers — and determine who earns a spot on the 2027 USAOCR National Team. This …

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OCR Goes Down Under: Everything You Need to Know About the 2026 World Championships in Australia

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

The OCR Community World Championships are heading to the Southern Hemisphere for the first time ever, and the destination is nothing short of spectacular. On May 21–22, 2026, the best obstacle course racers on the …

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How to Get Better OCR Race Photos (Without Slowing Down)

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

Let’s be real: half the reason people do OCR is the photos. The muddy finish-line shot, the mid-obstacle action photo, the team victory pose — these images are the social currency of the OCR community. …

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How to Actually Stick the Spartan Spear Throw (And Stop Doing 30 Burpees)

March 24, 2026March 24, 2026 by 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 …

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The OCR Race Day Checklist: Everything to Pack, Do, and Know Before You Line Up

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

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 …

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How to Prepare for a Spartan Beast: The Half-Marathon With Walls

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

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 …

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The OCR Obstacle Glossary: Every Major Obstacle Explained

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

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 …

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The Ultimate 2026 OCR Race Calendar: Every Major Event You Need to Know

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

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 …

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What Is Obstacle Course Racing? The Complete Beginner’s Guide to OCR

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

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 …

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Spartan Stadion NYC at Citi Field: Race Preview and What to Expect

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

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 …

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