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- Alabama 4
- Alaska 1
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- California 19
- Colorado 3
- Connecticut
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- District of Columbia
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- Georgia 6
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- Illinois 5
- Indiana 7
- Iowa 2
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- Texas 10
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- Virginia 2
- Washington 3
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- Wisconsin 1
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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 152 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
A 5 km loop through Nature and Eagle Park where volunteer zombies try to steal runners' flags; includes a 1 mile costume run and youth categories.
A weekend of obstacle-course events at Lake Nona with Sprint, Super, kids races, Hurricane Heat and a pre-event workshop, Oct 9 to 11, 2026.
A Halloween-themed day in downtown Morganton featuring a 5K flag-capture Zombie Run and a one-mile family fun run, followed by food trucks, a photo booth, and an 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.
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.
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Annual mud run in San Bernardino with a 5K for individuals and teams and a 1K kids race on October 10, 2026.
An inflatable 5K at the Goddard Fall Festival on October 10, 2026, featuring 11 obstacles, race shirt, finisher medal, youth pricing, 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.
A family-friendly 5k mud and obstacle run at TNT Raceway in Lubbock on October 11, 2026, with adult and KIDZ family waves and on-site festival access.
Pickle-themed Halloween obstacle event in Wallkill, NY with a 5K adult course and 1K kids course, themed medals, costumes encouraged, and a zip line finish.
A Halloween obstacle run in Salt Lake City where actor zombies chase participants across a themed course and flags represent three survivor lives.
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.
Obstacle course weekend at Twin Canyons Ranch near Granbury Oct 17 to 18 with races from 5 km to 50 km, kids events, and an obstacle workshop.
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.
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 Halloween themed owner and dog obstacle run at OneWorld Pet Resort in Anniston featuring a 4+ mile course with 30+ obstacles and on site camping.
An obstacle course weekend at Massanutten Resort on October 24 and 25, 2026 featuring 5 km and 10 km races plus kids events and spectator access.
A zombie themed 5K in Midway, Utah on October 24, 2026, with chasing zombies, action obstacles, fog, lighting, and sound effects. Open to ages 12 and up with adult supervision required for ages 12 to 16; $2 per ticket supports Primary Children's Hosp..