Operation Obstacle
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Operation Obstacle 2026
Operation Obstacle 2026 is the sixth annual timed obstacle course event at Richland Community College in Decatur, Illinois, held on September 19, 2026. The event is presented by Richland Community College in coordination with the U.S. Department of Veteran's Affairs Illiana Health Care Suicide Prevention Team and is billed as the Race to End Veteran Suicide. Proceeds support Richland Community College's Student Veterans' Resource Center.
The course is a 2 mile timed obstacle course that is mostly flat and will include between 20 to 25 obstacles. Obstacles include carrying and pulling objects short distances, army net crawls, and climbing over, under, and through structures. A fire truck hose down is planned at the finish area. All participants receive a finisher's challenge coin and a goodie bag. Participants must be 18 years of age to register.
Race corrals are organized as competitive, semi-competitive, and non-competitive; the non-competitive corral allows participants to jog or walk the course and skip some or all obstacles. Registration is online only through Race Roster and registration closes on race day. T-shirts are available for purchase during registration for $20 with a cutoff date of September 13, 2026. Gift registrations are available via a code. Volunteers can assist on the course set-up days and the event day and are required to complete a waiver. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
