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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 …
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 …
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 …
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. …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …