15k Championships

15K Overview

This race is the original, crown-jewel of the OCR World Championships weekend.

Established in 2014 in the rolling hills of Ohio, the 15K Championships is THE independent Obstacle Course Racing World Championship. The best athletes from around the world come together to tackle 40+ of the sports toughest obstacles spread across rough, mountainous terrain.

Athlete Swag

All race registrants receive great benefits.
15K Finisher Medals
Finisher Tee
Credentials

Divisions & Qualification

Only athletes racing in the Pro division must qualify to compete.

Race results from October 7th, 2024 to May 2026 can be used for qualification.

VIEW QUALIFYING EVENTS & CRITERIA

15K Championship Race Divisions
Professionals

Men & Women

Competitive Age Groups

Men & Women: 13-17, 18-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60+

Journeymen & Journeywomen

All abilities and age groups – no prizes or podiums

Podium Awards

All 15K athletes receive participant medals. Athletes who complete all obstacles on the course will also receive a commemorative 100% Completion wristband. Podium athletes will receive:

Podium Medals
  • Top 3 men and women in the Pro division
  • Top 3 men and women in the Age Group divisions
Prizes
  • Top 3 men and women in the Pro division will receive cash prizes
  • The winner of each Age Group division will receive free entry to next year’s 15K to defend their title

Race Day Info

Athletes
Check out the OCRWC Race Day Program for everything you need to know about checking-in, our code of conduct, course rules, mandatory obstacle completion and more!
READ THE GUIDE
Weekend Schedule
From the opening fireworks to the international jersey swap, you won't want to miss one minute of the action.
See the Schedule
15K & 3K Course Map
Both courses offer incredible views, beautiful trail running, and a variety of obstacles that will test your strength and skill!
Open Map
"OCRWC is THE event of the year! All other races are just to prepare you for the most epic experience, and OCRWC WILL deliver that one race, with a standard above everyone else."
Jakob Bay
Denmark
"The team races bring a one-of-a-kind energy to the weekend that reminds me of racing with my Rice Track & Field team in college. Obviously I’m a little biased since the tough obstacles cater to my strength as a rock climber, but I think they offer a fun and challenging variety."
Nicole Mericle
USA
"OCRWC has something so many others lack: heart. I can now claim many friends and friendly acquaintances on 6 of the 7 traditional continents! All of them met at or via OCRWC."
Charlie McElvy
USA

Race FAQs

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Can I update divisions after I have already registered?
We allow changes in divisions (Pro, Age Group, or Journeyman), however, there may be an administration fee in order to do so, plus any incremental costs associated with your new division. Contact us with your request to initiate this process.
Do I need to qualify to compete?
Qualification is required only for the Pro division in the 3K and 15K events. Please refer to our list of qualifying events for detailed criteria.
What is the weekend race schedule?
The OCR World Championships schedule can be found here.
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2024 Results

Check out the winners from our 2024 race.

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