United States
- Alabama 2
- Alaska 1
- Arizona 2
- Arkansas 2
- California 22
- Colorado 3
- Connecticut 1
- Delaware
- District of Columbia
- Florida 15
- Georgia 9
- Hawaii 3
- Idaho 2
- Illinois 7
- Indiana 6
- Iowa 3
- Kansas 2
- Kentucky 4
- Louisiana
- Maine 3
- Maryland
- Massachusetts 4
- Michigan 5
- Minnesota 2
- Mississippi 1
- Missouri 3
- Montana 1
- Nebraska 1
- Nevada 1
- New Hampshire 2
- New Jersey 3
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- Ohio 7
- Oklahoma 5
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- Puerto Rico
- Rhode Island 2
- South Carolina 3
- South Dakota
- Tennessee 4
- Texas 11
- Utah 4
- Vermont 4
- Virginia 3
- Washington 2
- West Virginia 2
- Wisconsin 2
- Wyoming
Obstacle Race Calendar United States 2026-2027
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Explore the best obstacle runs in the United States for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 187 exciting races across the country. Find your next race in the United States below and join the running community at these great events!
October 2026
Zombie Mania on October 10, 2026 is a 5 km loop through Nature Park and Eagle Park where volunteers dressed as zombies try to steal runners' flag belts. A separate 1 mile costume run follows the same parks without zombies.
A 5K mud run in Honolulu with obstacles, mud pits, a pre-party and a finish-line festival with music and food; kids are welcome under event rules.
Orlando Spartan Weekend at Lake Nona brings multiple obstacle races and activities over a weekend, including a 5 km sprint, 10 km super, kids races, workshops and a 4 hour Hurricane Heat.
A themed 5K with flag-capture zombies plus a one mile family fun run in downtown Morganton on October 10, 2026, with food trucks and a fall after party.
The 26th North American Wife Carrying Championship returns to Sunday River in Newry, Maine on October 10, 2026. Teams of one man and one woman race a 278 yards obstacle course with log hurdles, a sand trap, and the Widow Maker water hazard.
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A chip timed 5K in Keystone, Iowa on 10/10/2026 where participants wear flag belts and encounter costumed zombies who try to pull flags. Proceeds support Keystone First Responders and Benton Girl's Wrestling.
Annual mud run in San Bernardino with a 5K for individuals and teams and a 1K kids race on October 10, 2026.
A 5K obstacle event at the Goddard Fall Festival on October 10, 2026 featuring eleven inflatable obstacles and tiered registration with youth and group discounts.
A 3.1 mile obstacle and fitness course in Wiscasset with at least ten moderate obstacles over uneven terrain, water and mud; pre registration available, fee $45.
Mud Factor Lubbock is a 5k mud and obstacle run at TNT Raceway on October 11, 2026, with adult and KIDZ family waves; waivers and photo ID are required.
Pickle themed Halloween obstacle event at Obstacle Wonderland in Wallkill NY with adult 5K, kids 1K, a pumpkin carry fundraiser, themed medals, and family friendly activities.
A Halloween-themed 2.75 mile flag-chase at Jordan River OHV Rec Center in Salt Lake City with a dirt motocross course, free parking, and medals for all finishers.
Ruff Run California on 10/17/2026 in Phelan, CA presents a 20 acre obstacle course for people and their dogs with over 20 obstacles, 4K and 1K options, and an after party with music, games and vendors.
A multi-day Spartan obstacle race at Twin Canyons Ranch near Granbury, TX, offering distances from a 5 km sprint to a 50 km Ultra plus kids races and workshops.
A night time 5K mud run in Oak Harbor with more than 20 obstacles and a lit, spooky course two weeks before Halloween. The event is not officially timed and donates 10 percent of proceeds to Ronald McDonald House Charities.
Obstacle-course event at Neal Farms near Lebanon TN on October 17, 2026 with 15K and 5K courses, Infinity laps, spectator passes, and finisher rewards.
A muddy obstacle course in Hilo on October 17, 2026, at Lavaloha featuring up to 3 miles of running, crawling, wading, and changing obstacles.
An urban 5K adventure race and a shorter untimed fun run at Independence Landing in Tallahassee on October 17, 2026. The 5K features at least five challenges along the route and finishers receive medals.
A sloth-themed race day at Metro Richmond Zoo on 10/17/2026 with a kids 1 mile, an all-terrain 5k, a 2 mile obstacle course, and a virtual 5k.
A weekend Spartan obstacle event at Massanutten Resort with 5 km and 10 km courses, kids races, spectator access, and rugged mountain trails.