3K OCR World Championships | Returning May 2026

RETURNING MAY 2026 TO A NEW LOCATION. VIEW RACES

3K Overview

Get ready to run. Engineered for speed, this short course features 15+ obstacles and is guaranteed to leave you breathless at the finish line.

The 3K is engineered for speed with 15+ obstacles and enough elevation gain to make your lungs beg for mercy. If you leave it all on the course, there’s no chance you’ll still be standing after you cross the finish line.

Athlete Swag

All race registrants receive great benefits. New swag for 2026 coming soon

Divisions & Qualification

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

Race results from 1 January 2025 till 31 April 2026 can be used for qualification.

VIEW QUALIFYING EVENTS & CRITERIA

3K Championships Race Divisions

Professionals

Men & Women

Competitive Age Groups

Men & Women: 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+

Journeymen & Journeywomen

All abilities and age groups – no prizes or podiums

Podium Awards

All 3K 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 3K 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

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

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

"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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What race distances are available?

Race distances include a 100-Meter Sprint, 3K, 15K, and Team Relay formats. Qualification is required only for the Pro divisions of the 3K and 15K events. Additionally, a charity Open benefiting our charity partners will be held on Sunday directly after the Team Relay and is open to the public with no qualification necessary.