Operation Obstacle

Operation Obstacle Obstacle Course Race to End Veteran Suicide In Coordination with the U.S. Each day, 17 of our nation's Veterans die by suicide. Please select your size.

Department of Veteran's Affairs Suicide Prevention Team, Richland Community College presents the 3rd Annual Operation Obstacle - The Race to End Veteran Suicide. Join us for a timed, 2-mile obstacle course race to raise awareness of Veteran suicide. The course is mostly flat and will have between 15-20 obstacles. A few of the obstacles involve carrying & pulling objects a short distance, army net

crawls, and climbing over, under, and through obstacles. There will also be a Fire Truck hose down at the finish line. All participants get a finishers challenge coin, goodie bag and there will be recognition and trophies for the top 3 Male & Female Finishers. Proceeds will support Richland Community College's Student Veteran's Resource Center. (New) Non-Competitive Fun Run: This year we'll also have a Non-Competitive Fun Run for participants that would like to jog or walk the course and skip some or all of the obstacles. (New) This year we're saluting our troops serving outside of the USA with red t-shirts that symbolize to Return Everyone Deployed. Operation Obstacle T-Shirts are available for $25 each during registration. Registration: The registration is online only through the Race Roster link below and will be cut off at 9:30 am on race day. You must be 18 years of age to participate. Help us promote the race on social media and earn 5% on every registration fee for each of your referred registrants, using your own unique Race Roster link. More info on the promoter link on the left sidebar. YOU CAN ALSO SUPPORT THIS EVENT BY MAKING A DONATION, VOLUNTEERING & SPONSORING AN OBSTACLE. Race Information & Registration: https://raceroster.com/events/2023/73812/operation-obstacle-2023

🇺🇸 HAPPY LABOR DAY WEEKEND! 🇺🇸🔥 ONLY 2 WEEKS UNTIL OPERATION OBSTACLE! 🔥Join us September 19 for Operation Obstacle: The...
09/04/2026

🇺🇸 HAPPY LABOR DAY WEEKEND! 🇺🇸

🔥 ONLY 2 WEEKS UNTIL OPERATION OBSTACLE! 🔥

Join us September 19 for Operation Obstacle: The Race to End Veteran Su***de! 🏃💪

Challenge yourself, conquer great obstacles, have fun, and most importantly, show our veterans that we support and appreciate their service! 🇺🇸

👕 Register by September 13 to reserve your T-shirt!

Run it. Walk it. Volunteer or Donate. Support our Veterans. Make a difference!

Register Today! https://raceroster.com/events/2026/118149/operation-obstacle-2026

RCC STUDENTS: JOIN OPERATION OBSTACLE FOR FREE!Run, walk, have fun, support Veterans, and represent RCC!💪RCC students ha...
09/03/2026

RCC STUDENTS: JOIN OPERATION OBSTACLE FOR FREE!

Run, walk, have fun, support Veterans, and represent RCC!💪
RCC students have an exciting opportunity to participate FREE OF CHARGE in Operation Obstacle: The Race to End Veteran Su***de on September 19, 2026!

The Richland Student Life Department and Fitness Center are putting together an RCC team, and we want YOU to be part of it! Race registration fees and a race T-shirt will be completely covered for RCC students.

🎉 Choose Your Challenge!

Whether you love competition or simply want to have a great time with friends, there is a place for you on the RCC team!
🏃 Run competitively and challenge yourself!
🚶 Walk/run at a non-competitive pace and enjoy the experience.
💪 Choose the obstacles you want to tackle—you can participate at a level that feels right for you.
🤝 Encourage your fellow RCC teammates and enjoy being part of a supportive group.

Help support Veterans and the important mission of ending Veteran su***de and supporting the RCC Veterans Resource Center.

No matter your fitness level or experience, this is an opportunity to get active, have fun, meet other RCC students, and make a difference together.

👕 Register Soon!

If you want to receive an RCC team race T-shirt, be sure to register by September 13, 2026, when the T-shirt cutoff occurs.
To take advantage of this FREE opportunity, join your fellow students, represent Richland Community College, and help support Veterans, please contact:

Arianna Lawson-Sims
Director of Culture, Connection & Student Life
📞 217-875-7211 ext. 6243
📧 [email protected]

🏁 Race Information
Operation Obstacle 2026 Race Information & Registration:
https://raceroster.com/events/2026/118149/operation-obstacle-2026

Come be part of the RCC team! Bring your energy, encourage one another, challenge yourself, and most importantly, have fun while supporting a meaningful cause. We hope to see you at the starting line!

Operation Obstacle 2026 Richland Community College Fitness Center, College Park, Decatur, IL, USA - Event: In Coordination with the U.S. Department of Veterans… - September 19, 2026

Operation Obstacle in tonight's news! Source: WAND-TV
08/28/2026

Operation Obstacle in tonight's news!

Source: WAND-TV

Click here to view this video from WAND.

Want to know more about Operation Obstacle, Richland Community College and how both support veterans? Check out this liv...
08/28/2026

Want to know more about Operation Obstacle, Richland Community College and how both support veterans? Check out this live interview for an in-depth conversation about the connection O.O. & RCC has with the VA and RCC's Veterans Resource Center to provide benefits and resources for veterans. We also discussed the great benefits of the RCC Fitness Center and also, it's Group Fitness classes.

Interview: https://omny.fm/shows/pharmacy-facts-with-friends-1/scott-broyles-august-25-2026

Get involved with Operation Obstacle by participating, volunteering or providing a tax-deductible donation:

https://raceroster.com/events/2026/118149/operation-obstacle-2026

Operation Obstacle 2026 Richland Community College Fitness Center, College Park, Decatur, IL, USA - Event: In Coordination with the U.S. Department of Veterans… - September 19, 2026

Operation Obstacle is coming in September! You can participate, volunteer or donate to support Richland Veterans!
08/27/2026

Operation Obstacle is coming in September! You can participate, volunteer or donate to support Richland Veterans!

Want to know more about Operation Obstacle, Richland Community College and how both support veterans? Check out this liv...
08/26/2026

Want to know more about Operation Obstacle, Richland Community College and how both support veterans? Check out this live interview for an in-depth conversation about the connection O.O. & RCC has with the VA and RCC's Veterans Resource Center to provide benefits and resources for veterans. We also discussed the great benefits of the RCC Fitness Center and also, it's Group Fitness classes.

Interview: https://omny.fm/shows/pharmacy-facts-with-friends-1/scott-broyles-august-25-2026

Get involved with Operation Obstacle by participating, volunteering or providing a tax-deductible donation:

https://raceroster.com/events/2026/118149/operation-obstacle-2026

August 25, 2026 - Scott Broyles, Richland Community College, to talk about several upcoming events. Listen to the podcast now!

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