OCR events
Obstacle course races (OCR) blend running with challenges like climbs, crawls, carries and grip-heavy obstacles. Choose your region to find an obstacle race near you — or scroll down for events coming up. Read more
OCRs range from beginner-friendly fun waves to seriously competitive races. You don’t need to be a gymnastic superhero — but you *do* need steady cardio, a bit of strength, and the willingness to get stuck in. Obstacles include things such as monkey bars, ice baths, army crawls, wall climbs, rope climbs, rope nets, inflatables and even fire!
If your main goal is maximum mud (rather than maximum obstacles), head to our Mud runs & muddy races listings.
Want to read more? Read the guides, tips and advice from our blog.
Got questions? Read our FAQs for answers.
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Obstacle races in 2026–2027
Discover obstacle races and OCR events across the UK and get ready for your next start line.
- Sat 16 - Sun 17 May
- £39.60-£44
- Teams save 10%
Dorset Mud Run
Muddy good fun! Tackle 15+ award-winning obstacles across 6km of stunning Dorset countryside — then celebrate with friends, a cold drink, and a t-shirt you've truly earned.
- Mud run 2
- Sat 9 - Sun 10 May
- £20-£189.53
Tough Mudder London West
Be one of 15,000 Mudders to prove you're tough enough to conquer the most technically difficult obstacle course of the series. Expect hills, forest trails, muddy ditches, hills and a finisher beer.
- Obstacle race 5
- Sat 16 - Sun 17 May
- £39.60-£44
- Teams save 10%
Dorset Mud Run
Muddy good fun! Tackle 15+ award-winning obstacles across 6km of stunning Dorset countryside — then celebrate with friends, a cold drink, and a t-shirt you've truly earned.
- Mud run 2
- Sun 21 Jun
- £16-£25
Man vs Moor
Take on Exmoor’s toughest challenge and battle the elements in a most exclusive and challenging event combining running, scrambling, tunneling and optional swimming!
- Fun run
- 5K run
- 10K run
- 10 miler
- Sat 25 - Sun 26 Apr
- £20-£95
Spring Wolf
Are you ready? Beat the Winter Blues
- 5K run 3
- 10K run 3
- Fun run 2
- Trail run
- Sun 26 Apr
- £20-£142.50
True Grit Wetwheels Challenge
Get ready to leap, crawl, scramble, and conquer in the adrenaline-fuelled quarry adventure of the year!
- Obstacle race 4
- Sat 2 May
- £36.50-£41.50
MacTuff Spring Fife 5K & 10K
More grisly fun than you can shake a really muddy stick at. MacTuff Spring is a fantastic event to test your mettle against a variety of natural and man made obstacles.
- Obstacle race 2
- Sat 2 May
- £26.90
MacTuff Kids FIFE
Unwrap the family from the cotton wool and develop their potential through an adventurous mud and obstacle course.
- 3 km multi terrain running
- Sun 3 May
- £26.90
MacTuff Kids FIFE
Unwrap the family from the cotton wool and develop their potential through an adventurous mud and obstacle course.
- 3 km multi terrain running
- Sat 9 - Sun 10 May
- £28-£74
Rampage
No Excuses…Just Rampage!
- Obstacle race 3
- Fun run
- Sat 9 May
- £26.90
MacTuff Kids Fife
Unwrap the family from the cotton wool and develop their potential through an adventurous mud and obstacle course.
- 3 km multi terrain running
- Sat 9 May
- £20-£60
Seaside Scramble
Join Seaside Scramble – 5K obstacle fun run in springtime at Baiter Park, Poole. Fun for all ages, with air ambulance-themed challenges by the sea. Sign up today!
- 5 km track and field
- Sat 16 - Sun 17 May
- £20-£129.99
London West Spartan Trifecta Weekend
Get ready to race through Henley on Thames, UK as you conquer a Trifecta weekend through the towns historic landmarks & riverside course.
- Fun run 9
- Half marathon 2
- 5K run 2
- 10K run 2
- Sat 16 May
- £54.95-£74.95
Born Survivor | Cheshire
The UK's toughest 10km with Military escape routes! Shorten the course to 8km or 6km via escape routes should the day get too tough!
- Obstacle race 3
- Sat 16 May
- £70
Bog Commander | The Peak District Mud Run
Round up your mates for fun in the mud on the 6km course (short cut an option).
- 6 km multi terrain running
- Sun 17 May
- £18-£120
Mud Monsters Run
The best fun mud run in Sussex.
- Fun run
- Mud run 3
- Sun 17 May
- £26.90-£41.50
MacTuff Really Muddy Aberdeen
MacTuff Really Muddy provides a fun but challenging experience for people of all ages and all levels of fitness.
- Fun run
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Sat 6 Jun
- £119.13-£184.11
Tough Mudder Scotland
This brand new venue is not for the faint-hearted with courses that will drag you through jaw-dropping scenery, winding woodland trails and circling beach shores on a gritty, leg-burning adventure.
- Obstacle race 3
- Sat 13 - Sun 14 Jun
- £20-£95
Summer Wolf
Are you ready? Kick Start Your Summer
- 5K run 3
- 10K run 3
- Fun run 2
- Trail run
- Sat 27 - Sun 28 Jun
- £29.95-£105
Total Warrior
Choose to tackle the Ultra Warrior, 12k, 6K or Junior 6K or Junior 3K challenge – Total Warrior has got a course for all abilities!
- Fun run 2
- Obstacle race 4
- Sat 27 - Sun 28 Jun
- £406.13
World's Toughest Mudder
World’s Toughest Mudder is the most extreme, imposing, pulse-pounding, heart-stopping 24-hour obstacle course challenge on the planet.
- 24 hrs multi terrain running
- Sat 4 - Sun 5 Jul
- £119.13-£184.11
Tough Mudder Midlands
One of the most technically difficult Tough Mudder events where all obstacles are scaled-up, with surprises, extra muddy terrain, killer hills and scenic views of Belvoir Castle too.
- Obstacle race 5
- Sat 11 Jul
- £15-£30
Holme Howler
Holme Howler is a fun 10km or 5km adventure run and obstacle race.
- Obstacle race 3
- Sun 19 Jul
- £10-£44
Forest Warrior Obstacle Run
Get muddy next summer with this fun and exciting obstacle course in Huntley Estate.
- Obstacle race 2
- Sat 25 - Sun 26 Jul
- £108.30-£173.28
Tough Mudder Yorkshire
Based amongst the jaw-dropping scenery on the Broughton Hall Estate, do not expect to exit this course clean, especially after the obstacle Mud Mile! Expect killer hills, epic views and muddy terrain.
- Obstacle race 5
- Sat 15 Aug
- £97.47-£113.72
Tough Mudder South West
Perfect for those first-time Mudders, this is the flattest course of the series. Nestled in the rugged charm of the English countryside, it's a gruelling challenge to push you to your limits.
- Obstacle race 2
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Obstacle races FAQs
Answers to the most common questions about obstacle runs and OCR events.
An OCR is a running event where obstacles are the main challenge — think walls, rope climbs, monkey bars, carries, crawls and technical terrain.
Yes. Many OCRs offer beginner waves and team-friendly formats where you can take your time and help each other. Start with shorter distances and prioritise completion over speed.
A bit of strength helps, especially grip and core, but it’s not a deal-breaker. You can often skip or penalty-loop obstacles. The best approach is consistent training and smart pacing.
Choose trail shoes for grip, snug gloves (optional) for rope/grip obstacles, and fitted kit that won’t snag. Avoid anything loose that can catch on walls or nets.
Mix easy running with 2 strength sessions weekly: pulling (rows), pushing (press-ups), legs (squats/lunges), and grip (dead hangs/farmer carries). If possible, practise trails and hills.
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