Our Team

Rachelanne is Adventurey’s link between the athletes, the qualifying races, and the event itself. She manages all the athlete inquiries, registration needs, visa requests and qualification confirmations, as well as working internationally with the qualifying races to create a mutually beneficial relationship that helps keep our sport growing and thriving. Rachelanne has been with OCRWC since the very beginning. In 2014, she joined the Adventurey team doing research and writing articles and at the first OCR World Championships she showed up a few days early and was asked to help answer the endless barrage of emails that were coming in just days before the event. She loved it, and when she was offered a full-time position, there was no looking back. Rachelanne lives in the UK which allows her to be the liaison for Adventurey’s international needs. She loves aerial circus hoop, CrossFit, and going on adventures all over the world with her partner.

Francesca has been involved in OCR since 2013 when she took on her first Spartan Race in the UK. Instantly hooked she set about immersing herself in the muddy and community-focused world of Obstacle Course Racing. After attending the OCR World Championships (OCRWC) in Blue Mountain, Canada, in 2016, Francesca was captivated by the event's ethos and the team's vision. In 2017, she joined the OCRWC team as a guest writer, transitioning to roles in media and communications from 2018 onwards. Presently, Francesca assumes a pivotal role in overseeing the social, communications, media, and branding facets of the OCRWC. Additionally, she leads community engagement initiatives, exemplified by her stewardship of the OCRWC podcast and the World OCR Rankings. Francesca lives in the UK with her young daughter and partner, enjoying the opportunity of adventuring between European and American based events.

Tyler comes to OCRWC for the first time in 2024. With over 10+ years of experience in the events industry, he has found his calling as an Event Director, putting on some of the most renowned OCR events across the country. Overseeing all aspects of the events from start to finish, Tyler puts attention to detail in everything he does.Be on the lookout for him at the start line and give him a big high five!

Rachel has been the Event Project Manager for OCRWC since 2023. She comes from a background in health/fitness with a Masters in Health Promotion & Kinesiology and has 7+ years of sports event experience. Starting planning 6+ months out from the event weekend, she specializes in the front end planning/logistics that make the event come together. From permits, to scheduling, to town involvement and more, no detail has been left unturned and no question left unasked to make the events she manages the best they can be for the customer experience.

Joining OCRWC in 2024 as the Construction Manager, Michael brings over 12 years of OCR experience with Spartan. He specializes in building adrenaline-pumping challenges and collaborates with Tyler and Rachel to find the trickiest spots to elevate racer excitement. With a keen eye for safety, Michael oversees all obstacles builds, ensuring every leap and climb is a thrilling (and safe!) adventure.

Chris joins OCRWC in 2024, bringing a MA in Sport & Athletic Administration and over 12 years of sports management experience from collegiate club sports, non-profit events, and the OCR world. He loves the sport of OCR, having raced in various national and local races over the last decade. Chris loves to see his events come to fruition and watching participants overcome obstacles and achieve their goals. Chris has been a Festival Manager for three other world championship OCR or hybrid sports events in the last three years and is excited to see his first OCRWC in Mammoth, CA in 2024!