Anyone Who Considers Themselves a Runner Needs to Try These 6 Obstacle Course Races

Bored with your same old marathon training? Well, there's good news. There’s a way to breathe some new life into your running regimen—signing up for an obstacle course race.

These races take regular running courses and pepper them with obstacle stations—everything from monkey bars to penalty burpees—that challenge every muscle in your body. Think of obstacle races as a happy blend of cardio and strength training that provide you with an unforgettable race-day experience.

→Learn how to prep for your first OCR here!

Many obstacle course races faced the impact of COVID-19 with cancellations or postponements, but have since returned to form, so if you always had an OCR on your radar, now's the time to test your limits. You may have already heard of Spartan Race and Tough Mudder, but there are some others you should check out too. Scroll through the list below to get a taste of what challenges are out there!