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28 Mar 2012

How many obstacle course races are there? Many!

This directory is a work in progress. When I originally started the list September of 2011, there were less than 30 races listed. Now there are more than 50.

I’ll be updating it regularly, but if there’s a race you know of that’s missing and you know the distance and number of obstacle courses for it, let me know.

Race Type Obstacles Distance
Tough Mudder National* 20+ 10-12 mi
Spartan Sprint National* 10+ 3+ mi
Super Spartan National 15+ 8+ mi
Spartan Beast National 20+ 10-12 mi
Warrior Dash National* 10+ 5k
Run For Your Lives National 10+ 5k
Rugged Maniac National 15+ 5k
Down & Dirty Mud Run – 5k National 4-8 5k
Down & Dirty Mud Run – 10k National 6-12 10k
Dirty Girl Mud Run National 11 5k
Ruckus National 20+ 4 mi
Men’s Health Urbanathlon National 7 9-10 mi
Run Amuck National 10+ 3-5 mi
Devil Dash National 14 5k
Hell Run National 12 3.1
Hell Run – Super National 20 6.85
Gladiator Rock ‘n Run – 5k National 14 3.1
Gladiator Rock ‘n Run – 10k National 17 6.2
Mean Streets National 40 5k
Terrain Mud Runs National 20+ 3-5 mi
Racing Humans National 10 5k
The Original Mud Run National 12+ 5k
Mudathlon National 40 3 mi
MudMan X National 20 8-10k
The Dirty Dash National 10+ 5k & 10k
The Survival Race National 14 5k
5k Foam Fest National 15-30 5k
Hero Rush National 15-20 5k+
Renegade Playground Challenge National ~15 5k
Race the Reaper National 20 6 mi
Superhero Scramble National 20+ 4-6 mi
Thunder Challenge National 20+ 10k
Mud Factor National 16 5k
Diva Dash National 11-12 5k
Pretty Muddy Run National 13-15 5k
LoziLu-Women’s Mud Run National 10-12 5k
Cerebrun National 15+ 5-7 mi
Rebel Race 5k National 25 5k
Rebel Race 15k National 75 15k
The Walking Dead Escape National NA NA
Bold r Dash Local – Exeter, RI 20 5k
Swamp Dash & Bash Local – Gainesville, FL 15 4 mi
Marine Mud Challenge – 3 mi Local – Belmont, NC 9+ 3 mi
Marine Mud Challenge – 7 mi Local – Belmont, NC 20+ 7 mi
Man vs. Mud Local – Cache Valley, UT 24+ 5k
Irvine Lake Mud Run Local – Orange, CA 27 5k
Timberjack Challenge Local – Selma, NC 27 5k
Urban Disturbance Local – Tallahassee, FL 15 5 mi
Tuff Scramblers Local – Rehoboth, MA 15 5k
World Famous Mud Run Local – Camp Pendleton, CA 7+ 10k
SBSD Mud Run Local – San Bernadino, CA 7+ 5k
Mad Dog Fitness Challenge Local – Gilford, NH 11+ 5k
Dakota Mud Run Local – Rapid City, SD 10-12 2 mi
Hog Wild Mud Run Local – Tampa, FL 25+ 5k
Rogue Runner Local – VA & GA 20+ 10k
Gladiator Assault Challenge Local – WI & IA 25-30 5-7mi
Barstow Mud Run Local – Barstow, CA 7+ 5k
Boselli Mud Run Local – Jacksonville, FL 30+ 5k
Beach Beast Local – St. Pete Beach, FL 13-15+ 5k
Mud Ninja Local – Ohio 25 5k
The Jailbreak Local – Texas 20+ 5k

 

*Also hold races in select international countries such as Canada, the UK, and Australia.
Please note: This list includes day races only — not included are longer, multi-day challenges like the Death Race & GoRuck Challenge.

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14 thoughts on “Obstacle Course Race Directory

  1. Heroes of Olympus Endurance Challenge is a 5k race through rutted trails, mud pits, 100-yard lake, steep inclines, steep declines, through water, and at least 12 obstacles to overcome. Participants receive a Heroes of Olympus Endurance Challenge t-shirt, a completion medal, laurel wreath, water stations along the course. One male and one female overall winner will be crowned for best completion time. One male and one female winner from each age division as well. Food, beverage, artisan, and merchandise vendors will be on-site and the day closes with the Rockin’ Toga Party! http://www.heroesofolympusrace.com. Spectator tix available.

  2. Thanks for letting me know about your race! Heroes of Olympus has been added to the directory.

  3. There is a Terrain Mud Run which are national events, 5K and 5 miles, http://www.terrainmudrun.com.
    Here in Southern California there are many additional events. They are:
    Camp Pendleton World Famous Mud Run and ASYMCA Mud Run, 10K, http://www.camppendletonraces.com
    San Diego Mud Run,5K, http://www.sandiegomudrun.com
    San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Dept. Mud Run,5K, http://www.sbsdmudrun.com
    SEB Mud Run, 5 miles, (Los Angeles Sheriff’s Dept.), Check Google
    Volkslauf, 5k and 10K, http://www.volkslauf.com
    NCTC Mud Run, about 5K, check Google and http://www.active.com

  4. Thanks, Stephen! I added the active races I found additional information on. Sorry about the delay – it took me a few days to look into the mud runs you listed.

  5. Thanks, Bridget! I’ve updated the list with the Mad Dog Fitness Challenge.

  6. Hi from Hero Rush – just wanted to let you know our races will have 15-20 obstacles. Thanks!

  7. Hi Diane,
    Thank you! I have updated the list for the Hero Rush.
    Thanks again!

  8. Rock the World is a 5k adventure trail obstacle race and live music festival. You will have a chance to tackle a dozen of the world’s most distinguished landmarks on a course laced with dirt, mud, grass, and water. These landmarks will do everything they can to slow you down on your way to a thrilling victory. When you are finished basking in the glory of victory, grab some food and a drink while our bands crank up the music for the best after-party around! Our upcoming June 30 & July 1 event in the Lansing, MI area is in your directory. But we will also be holding an event in the Detroit area on September 29 at Willow Metropark in New Boston, MI, that we would like to add to your directory! You can register now at: https://cui.active.com/event-reg/select-race?e=2247801&mailingId=&recipientId=&style=active

  9. Thanks for the update! I added your New Boston, MI location to the list.

  10. CerebRun (www.cerebrun.com) is the world’s first mental mud run. Check out the website. It is 5-7 miles, depending on how well you do with the puzzles, and contains 15+ obstacles.

    Thanks!

  11. Thanks, Jeff! I’ve added Cerebrun to the directory. Sounds like fun!

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