Tough Oaks OCR (Obstacle Course Run)
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Event details
Tough Oaks OCR (Obstacle Course Run) takes place on September 19, 2026 at Camp Albemarle, 156 Albemarle Dr, Newport, NC 28570. The event is a 5k obstacle course with 20 or more strength, endurance, and agility stations. Registration opens April 15, 2026. Event timing is provided by Run The East, LLC.
Course, format and fees
The course runs through open field, woodland, and shallow water and is described as mostly flat. There are two heats: an Elite Heat (timed) and an Open Race (untimed). The Elite Heat requires completion of obstacles or the required penalties for failed obstacles. An example penalty is a 200 ft walking lunge; failure to complete an obstacle can result in 20 penalty burpees. The Open Race allows scaling and optional penalties and is described as family friendly; parents are asked to run with children under 10. Start order is staggered with families placed toward the back. EMS will be on site and obstacle supervisors will be present. Fees listed are Adults $45 and Youth $25. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.