2021 Races

1 Weekend.  5 Races.  The Choice Is Yours.

Whether you’re competing for a podium, out to test your own limits, or just looking for a fun weekend with friends and family, the OCR World Championships has an option for everyone.

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100M Championships
Sep. 23-26, 2021
An all-out sprint with an emphasis on precision and technique. Time trials throughout the weekend culminate in a head-to-head Sunday afternoon playoff for the title.
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3K Championships
Sep. 24, 2021
Get ready to run. Engineered for speed, this short course features 20+ obstacles and is guaranteed to leave you breathless at the finish line.
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15K Championships
Sep. 25, 2021
Established in 2014, this is the Original - THE independent Obstacle Course Racing World Championship. The best athletes from around the world will gather to take on 40+ obstacles spread across, rough, mountainous terrain. Accept no substitutes.
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Team Relay Championships
Sep. 26, 2021
Gather your crew of three to take on 25+ obstacles on a four-leg, 6K course. The first three legs are in relay format, each focused on a specific aspect of OCR: speed, strength, and technique. Then, all three athletes tackle the fourth leg together before crossing the finish line as a team.
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5K Charity Open
Sep. 26, 2021
Experience a world-class obstacle course while raising funds for the Stratton Foundation. All fun and no pressure, this a perfect option for introducing your friends, family or co-workers to the world of OCR.
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Plan Your Weekend

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The OCRWC is a four-day event filled with opportunities to help the whole family experience the event of a lifetime.
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Race FAQs

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What is the weekend race schedule?
Note: All times are tentative and are subject to change. Thursday, September 23rd
  • 9:00 am – 9:00 pm Athlete Check-In & Packet Pick-Up (All Events)
  • 9:00 am – 9:00 pm Official Apparel & Merchandise Shop
Friday, September 24th
  • 7:00 am – 8:00 pm Athlete Check-In & Packet Pick-Up (All Events)
  • 7:00 am – Athlete Pre-Race Lounge Open
  • 7:00 am – 9:00 pm Official Apparel & Merchandise Shop
  • 9:00 am – 7:00 pm 100 Meter Championships
  • 9:00 am – 3K World Championships Race Start
  • 9:00 am Men 30-39
  • 9:45 am Women 30-39
  • 10:15 am Men 20-29
  • 10:45 am Women 20-29
  • 11:00 am Men 13-19, 40-49, 50-59, 60+
  • 11:45 pm Women 13-19, 40-49, 50-59, 60+
  • 12:15 pm Pro Men
  • 12:45 pm Pro Women
  • 1:00 pm Journeymen & Journeywomen
  • 3:00 pm 3K Awards Ceremony
Saturday, September 25th
  • 7:00 am – 5:00 pm Athlete Check-In & Packet Pick-Up (All Events)
  • 7:00 am – Athlete Pre-Race Lounge Open
  • 7:00 am – 9:00 pm Official Apparel & Merchandise Shop
  • 8:00 am – 7:00 pm 100 Meter Championships
  • 8:00 am – 15K World Championships Race Start
  • 8:00 am Pro Men
  • 8:15 am Pro Women
  • 8:45 am Men 30-34
  • 9:15 am Women 30-34
  • 10:00 am Men 35-39
  • 10:30 am Women 35-39
  • 11:00 am Men 40-44
  • 11:30 am Women 13-17, 18-24, 25-29
  • 12:15 pm Men 25-29
  • 12:45 pm Men 13-17, 18-24
  • 1:15 pm Men 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60+
  • 1:30 pm Women 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60+
  • 1:45 pm Journeymen & Journeywomen
  • 5:00 pm 15K Awards Ceremony
Sunday, September 26th
  • 7:00 am – 2:00 pm Athlete Check-In & Packet Pick-Up (All Events)
  • 7:00 am – 7:00 pm Official Apparel & Merchandise Shop
  • 8:00 am – Athlete Pre-Race Lounge Open
  • 8:30 am – 1:00 pm 100 Meter Championships
  • 8:30 am – Team Relay Championships Race Start
  • 8:30 am Men’s Pro Teams
  • 9:15 am Co-ed Pro Teams
  • 9:45 am Women’s Pro Teams
  • 10:15 am Men’s Open Teams
  • 11:00 am Co-ed Open Teams
  • 11:30 am Women’s Open Teams
  • 12:30 pm Team Relay Awards Ceremony
  • 1:00 pm – Charity Open Start
  • 3:00 pm – 100M Championships Semi Finals & Finals
  • 5:00 pm – 100 Meter Championships Awards Ceremony
What race distances are available?
Race distances include a 100-Meter Sprint, 3K, 15K, and Team Relay formats. Qualification is required only for the 3K and 15K events. Additionally, a charity Open benefiting the Stratton Foundation will be held on Sunday, September 26th, and is open to the public with no qualification necessary.
Can I change my race start time for the 100M Championships?
You can find our tentative race weekend schedule here → Should it turn out that there is a conflict however, it is not a problem at all to make the switch! If you have not already, begin by creating an events.com account. Then if you want to change your time, you can do so in your Events.com account (based on availability and inventory), with the following steps.
  1. Log In to Events.com with the same email on your order. Click Sign Up if it's your first time.
  2. Click View Order.
  3. Click Manage Registration/ Ticket - Edit Information.
  4. Scroll down to Attendee items. You will be able to make a new selection.
  5. Click Submit Order. New information will be updated and a confirmation email sent to you.