The Challenge Race - Kentucky Obstacle Course Race
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Event details
The Challenge Race 2026 is an obstacle course event held on Saturday, April 18, 2026. The course is listed as a 4-mile obstacle course with more than 25 obstacles, including named features such as the Warped Wall, Multi-Rig, 10-Foot Wall, Muscle-Up Wall, and a Mud Pit. The event program includes separate entries for Men's Elite & Age Groups, Women’s Elite & Age Groups, and Challenge Race Open Waves. The men's event is open to ages 11 to 99; the open waves are listed as open to ages 4 to 99. Current entry prices shown are $54.99 for the men's and women’s heats and $49.99 for the open waves, with pricing set to increase after January 30, 2026.
Location, purpose and policies
The race takes place at Camp Calvary, 475 Camp Calvary Lane, Mackville, KY 40040. The event is organized by volunteers and funded by donations, with proceeds supporting Camp Calvary’s Scholarship Fund to help children attend camp. A presenting sponsor and obstacle sponsors are listed by the organizer. The venue enforces a no-pet policy; pets are not allowed on camp property unless the animal is a documented service animal. The organizer states that no refunds are issued for any reason. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
