What is OCR ?: Everything You Need to Know

Train hard, lift heavily and adapt a lot! You might hear about OCR but think again. Whether you are experienced on these muddy events or a beginner who wants to give it a try, The Movement Playground has listed types of races, strategies and details for obstacle races so you can climb, crawl, pull, lift, and possibly conquer the field like the king in the jungle. Don’t worry, you got a good hand now. Let’s find out.

6 Obstacles races you need to know

1.Trail OCR

A race in the forest or a mountain where you need to climb, crawl, pull and dive to the mud! Toughness and endurance are calling, guys.

Example Races: Spartan Beast, OCR World Championship, Strong Viking

2. Multi-Sport OCR

An adventurous field where you can compete in other sports like swimming, SUP , or biking. This is for the thrilling heads for sure. If you love every kind of sport , check it out.

Example Races: POSF Duathlon, XRACE Ocean

3.Themed OCR

It’s all about the theme. Imagine something like a muddy field, survival race, or even a new adventure. Toughness and excitement depend on the theme!

Example Races: Tough Mudder, Strong Viking, Survival Run NL

4. Short-Coursed OCR

Short course, long run… This 4-7 km race never stops. Your speed and technique are the keys. The question is “Can you accelerate to your limit?”

Example Races: OCR World Championships, Spartan Sprint, Strong Viking, The Grid Classic OCR Malta, XRACE Sprint

5. Long-Coursed OCR

This 13-kilometre-long journey needs your endurance and great strategy. Can you hold yourself to the finish line?

Example Race: Trifecta World Championships, Spartan Ultra/Trifecta/Beast/Super, Strong Viking, Iron Viking, XRACE Hercules

 

6. Ninja Warrior

Forget about the traditional races, Ninja Warrior needs strength, agility and obstacle skills. No need to run, it’s short but fast.  

 

OCR is more than obstacles. Which race do you want to test yourself the most?