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List of obstacle course racing events

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The following is a list of Obstacle course racing (OCR) events/series across the world.

Name Country First event Final event Ref
Battlefrog  United States 2014 2016 [1]
Bog Commander  United Kingdom 2014 Ongoing [2]
Bonefrog  United States 2013 Ongoing [3]
Carrera Sucia  Argentina 2012 [4]
Chakravyuh Challenge  India 2016 [5]
Getting Tough  Germany 2011 Ongoing [citation needed]
IMPI Challenge  South Africa 2009 Ongoing [6]
Legion Run  Cyprus 2013 Ongoing [7]
Mud Masters  Netherlands  Germany 2012 Ongoing [8]
Muddy Buddy  United States 1999 2010 [9]: 18 
Nuclear Races  United Kingdom Ongoing [citation needed]
OCR World Championships  United States 2014 Ongoing [10]
ROC Obstacle Course  Argentina Ongoing [11]
Rough Runner  United Kingdom 2015 Ongoing [12]
Rugged Maniac  United States 2010 Ongoing [13]
Savage Race  United States 2011 Ongoing [14]
Spartan Race  United States 2010 Ongoing [15][9]: 21 
Strong Viking  Netherlands 2013 Ongoing [16]
The Suffering Race  United Kingdom 2012 2017 [17]
Terrain Race  United States Ongoing [18]
Tough Guy  United Kingdom 1987 [19]
Tough Mudder  United States 2010 Ongoing [20][9]: 20 
Toughest  Sweden Ongoing [citation needed]
Warrior Dash  United States 2009 2019 [9]: 17 [21]
Warrior Race  South Africa 2013 Ongoing [22]
World Famous Mud Run  United States 1993 Ongoing [23]

References

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  2. ^ "Hill farmer invites public to get stuck into mud". Peak Advertiser. 15 September 2014. Retrieved 18 February 2022.
  3. ^ Butynski, Jason (15 May 2017). "Jaywalking: Bonefrog Challenge keeps on growing". Greenfield Recorder. Retrieved 18 February 2022.
  4. ^ Mantese, Pablo (3 March 2013). "La Carrera Sucia, una alternativa diferente". Ámbito (in Spanish). Retrieved 18 February 2022.
  5. ^ "An adventure challenge". The Hindu. 7 April 2016. Retrieved 1 February 2022.
  6. ^ King, Natasha (25 September 2019). "Obstacle course races: Here are some of the top events in South Africa". The South African. Retrieved 18 February 2022.
  7. ^ Norman, Alix (23 October 2021). "Legion Run: time to get your run on". Cyprus Mail. Retrieved 18 February 2022.
  8. ^ "About us". Mud Masters. Retrieved 16 June 2023.
  9. ^ a b c d Beresini, Erin (2015). Off Course: Inside the Mad, Muddy World of Obstacle Course Racing. Mariner.
  10. ^ Vilaboy, Martin (3 October 2019). "2020 Obstacle Course Racing World Championships to Be Held in Vermont". Inside Outdoor. Retrieved 18 February 2022.
  11. ^ Panella, Luciana (25 April 2018). "Una deportista de Mattaldi, al Mundial de carrera de obstáculos en Inglaterra". Puntal. Retrieved 18 February 2022.
  12. ^ Bysouth, Hannah (27 October 2015). "Rough Runner review: Nostalgic, mud-filled fun". Warrington Guardian. Retrieved 18 February 2022.
  13. ^ Umoh, Ruth (22 August 2018). "This 'Shark Tank' investment just made Mark Cuban a few million dollars richer". CNBC Make it. Retrieved 18 February 2022.
  14. ^ Schlachter, Margaret (31 March 2015). "Savage Race: Profile of a Company Doing it Right". Mud Run Guide. Retrieved 1 February 2022.
  15. ^ Heitner, Darren (3 September 2013). "Spartan Race Growing Through Participation Surge And Reebok / NBC Partnerships". Forbes. Retrieved 1 February 2022.
  16. ^ Govers, Bianca (12 September 2019). "Strong Viking voert afstand voor 'beginners' in" [Strong Viking introduces ‘beginner’ distance]. De Gelderlander (in Dutch). Retrieved 18 February 2022.
  17. ^ Schlachter, Margaret (6 September 2017). "The Suffering Race Closes Its Doors". Mud Run Guide. Retrieved 1 February 2022.
  18. ^ Stephens, Christopher (24 September 2018). "Terrain Race, the Spirit Airlines of OCR?". Obstacle Racing Media. Retrieved 18 February 2022.
  19. ^ Heath, Neil; Aloia, Andrew (26 March 2017). "Mud, sweat and cheers: The rise of obstacle course racing". BBC News. Retrieved 1 February 2022.
  20. ^ Parrish, Charlie (12 July 2014). "How Tough Mudder became a phenomenon". The Telegraph. Retrieved 1 February 2022.
  21. ^ Davis, Matt B. (30 July 2019). "Warrior Dash Cancels All Races – Going Out Of Business". Obstacle Racing Media. Retrieved 1 February 2022.
  22. ^ Golden, Amoryn (5 February 2014). "Warrior Race — muddy, merciless and tough". Krugersdorp News. Retrieved 18 February 2022.
  23. ^ Schlachter, Margaret (2014). Obstacle Race Training: How to Beat Any Course, Compete Like a Champion and Change Your Life. Tuttle. p. 21.