USA Obstacle Course Racing

06/03/2026

Shout-out to and for bringing the USAOCR National Team athletes together before National Championships and !

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06/01/2026

USAOCR Hybrid Level 1 Coaching Certification — National Championships Edition

When: Fri, Jun 26, 2026
Location: Iron City Barbell — 232 E. Huron St A, Jackson, OH
Time: 9:00AM EST
Cost: $599

Join us at Iron City Barbell for an intensive, hybrid coaching experience designed to sharpen your technical skills and coaching pedagogy, held in conjunction with the biggest weekend in OCR.

We’re rewarding the War-X community with massive savings:
30% OFF for registered War-X Athletes
50% OFF for War-X Technical Officials
Gain full access to our comprehensive online resource library and the hands-on practical session in a single day.

In-Person Topics and Schedule

This Level 1 Certification is the foundation for professional obstacle course racing coaching. We bridge the gap between "doing" and "teaching."

Movement Mechanics: Technical breakdowns of standard OCR obstacles (walls, rigs, carries).

Cardiovascular Conditioning: Programming for aerobic efficiency, anaerobic power, and the specific demands of trail and terrain running.

OCR-Specific Strength Training: Developing functional power, grip endurance, and core stability required to tackle heavy carries and technical obstacles.

Program Design: How to integrate strength, cardio, and skill work into periodized training cycles for athletes of all levels.

Coaching Theory: Effective communication and cueing strategies for high-intensity environments.

05/31/2026

05/29/2026

The countdown is on.

is hosting the USAOCR National Championships for the 2027 National Team.

📍 Where: 2054 Orpheus Rd, Centerville, OH 45685

🗓️ When: 12K - Sat, Jun 27, 2026 | 3K - Sun, Jun 28, 2026

💰 Prize money: Elite Division Only

🥇1st Place Elite, AG, and Para-Adaptive: Auto-qualification onto the 2027 National Team

🔥 Competition Format: The Three-Band System

It's time to challenge the best OCR athletes in the nation!

Visit thisiswarx.com to register and for more info.

05/10/2026

🔥Collaboration Spotlight🔥

Featuring “Tilt-A-Kilt” at the USAOCR National Championships!

is teaming up with to bring one of their staple obstacles to the championship stage.

Athletes will get the chance to take on the fan-favorite “Tilt-A-Kilt” rig through the merciless hills and summer heat at the War-X venue on June 27-28, 2026.

04/27/2026

The USAOCR Annual General Meeting (AGM) is open to current and future members and serves as an important opportunity to stay informed on the organization’s progress and direction!

During the meeting, the Board of Directors will share updates on the 2024–2028 Strategic Plan and Goals, highlight key milestones achieved, and provide the latest developments regarding the Para-Adaptive athlete program.

Attendees will also receive a summary of the 2025 financials and an overview of the USAOCR organization, ensuring transparency and alignment as the community looks ahead to the future.

The Google Meet link will be posted on the USAOCR website under our Announcements section.

Visit usaocr.org for more info!

03/31/2026

War-X Trilogy is hosting the 2026 USAOCR National Championships!

🗓️ 12K Event: Sat, Jun 27, 2026
🗓️ 3K Event: Sun, Jun 28, 2026
📍 Location: 2054 Orpheus Rd, Centerville, OH 45685

The 12K OCR Competitive and 3K OCR Competitive Individual heats will be qualifiers for the 2027 USAOCR National Team.

The competitive heats will include Elite, Age Group, and Para-Adaptive. Athletes who earn 1st Place in each respective competitive category and event will receive an Auto-Qualifer to the 2027 USAOCR National Team.

🌎 The competition format will use the Three-Band System featured in World Obstacle events:

Each participant starts with three bands and loses one band per obstacle failure.

🟢 Retries allowed for non-hanging obstacles: Participants are allowed to retry non-hanging obstacles (e.g. walls etc.) to avoid losing a band. However, if they ultimately cannot complete the obstacle, a band will be removed.

🚫 No Retries Allowed for Hanging obstacles: Participants are not allowed to retry hanging obstacles (e.g. overhead rigs, etc.) to avoid losing a band. If they ultimately cannot complete the obstacle the first time, a band will be removed.

Finishing Requirements: Complete the race with one of the following:

• All 3 bands intact (no penalty)
• 2 bands and 1 penalty loop
• 1 band and 2 penalty loops.

Penalty Loop: Located just before the finish line.

All Bands Lost: Participants will be marked as “Did Not Complete” (DNC) if all bands are lost.

Register here: https://www.thisiswarx.com

02/26/2026

The 2026 USAOCR National Team | Age Group - 100-Meter & 400-Meter

The Age Group 100-Meter & 400-Meter Teams are a powerhouse of athletes from the ninja community and crossover of short-distance XC athletes.

The two teams are ready to represent the US at the World Obstacle - UIPM OCR World Championships in Limerick, Ireland from Aug 6-9.

02/22/2026

How to Lose a Band

The following will be considered a fail and will result in forfeiting a band:

1. Falling off a rig.
2. Grabbing the straps above the grip implement.
3. Using the truss or frame.

Don't be that person. 🚫

A technical official will be at every obstacle to enforce the three-band system, but as OCR athletes, we race with integrity!
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is partnering with to host the 2026 USAOCR National Championships!

• Sat, Jun 27 - 12K Course
• Sun, Jun 28 - 3K Course

The three-band system will be implemented for the competitive Elite and AG heats only. Five bands will be given to the competitive Para-Adaptive heat.

Mandatory obstacles such as walls, crawls, and balance will allow multiple attempts until you cannot complete the obstacle, which will forfeit a band.

02/22/2026

War-X | 2026 USAOCR National Championships

Obstacle Preview | Heartbreak Ridge

Acquired from Indian Mud Run, Heartbreak Ridge made its War-X debut in 2025 and, like its name, broke hearts, took bands, and wore out even the most obstacle proficient athletes later in the race.

Competitive Elite, AG, and Para-Adaptive athletes will have one attempt with Heartbreak. Open Division athletes are allowed multiple attempts until you choose to give up your band!