Midwest OCR

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2026
Midwest OCR in Marseilles, Illinois features 5K and 10K obstacle courses, ruck options, a kid's loop, and a multi-lap Bearded Challenge, with finisher shirts, medals, and professional photos included; elite divisions award podiums and cash prizes.
Sat 19 Sep 2026
5k Ruck 5k Fun Run 10k - Competitive Elite /... 10k Fun Run 10k Ruck

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Midwest OCR, Marseilles, Illinois

Midwest OCR takes place on 19 September 2026 at The Cliffs Insane Terrain Off-Road Park, 2681 US-6, Marseilles, IL. The event is veteran owned and produced by Race Ready Obstacles, the course designers listed as the event builders.

The event program includes multiple race formats and support options:

  • 10K (6.2 Miles): Elite competitive division, mandatory obstacle completion, 30+ obstacles
  • 10K Bearded Challenge: up to three laps of the 10K loop with additional medal pieces
  • 5K (3.1 Miles): Fun run with 20+ obstacles, obstacles optional
  • Ruck divisions: 5K or 10K, participants provide a weighted rucksack; crawls and carries required
  • Kid's Course: 1/4 to 1/2 mile loop with 10+ obstacles for younger children

All finishers receive a finisher shirt, a medal, and professional action photos at no additional cost. Ruck participants receive an additional ruck patch. The Elite and Bearded Challenge divisions include overall male and female podium awards and cash prizes; additional age group and masters podium awards are listed for competitive divisions. Team entry packages and multiple sponsorship levels are offered.

General parking is located about two miles from the venue at 4 Star Campground with a cash fee, and on-site VIP parking is available as a pre-paid option. Volunteer shifts are available; completing specified shifts can earn a free race entry. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

19 mi
The Bearded Challenge | Multi-Lap
6 mi
10k - Competitive Elite / Age Group
6 mi
10k Fun Run
6 mi
10k Ruck
3 mi
5k Ruck
3 mi
5k Fun Run

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