Results, recaps, photo galleries from OCR events worldwide
Spring is peak OCR season in the northern hemisphere. The ground is thawing, the weather is warming, and race calendars are packed with events from weekend warrior 5Ks to championship-qualifying ultras. If you’re looking to …
In just over a month, the global OCR community will turn its eyes to Australia as the 2026 OCR World Championships kick off. For elite athletes, it’s the biggest stage in the sport. For fans, …
With more OCR series than ever competing for your weekend, choosing where to race can feel almost as daunting as the courses themselves. Spartan Race, Tough Mudder, and Savage Race remain the three biggest names …
When the starting horn blares at Citi Field on March 14, 2026, you’re not hitting a traditional obstacle course trail—you’re stepping into a stadium-sized OCR experience that proves the sport is ready to own prime …
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 …