Running your first Obstacle Course Race can look daunting at first. However, when you complete one, it will be something that you never forget and regret doing.

Look At The Obstacles 

Every OCR event has different obstacles that you will encounter. I recommend going to the OCR Website and seeing the obstacles. Also, how to complete those obstacles.

You don’t want to be an obstacle, not knowing what to do. Damn, this happened to me when I first started. I would look at one be like, what the fuck do I here.

Study The Course Layout

This will help you know what obstacles you will encounter throughout the course and what routes to take so you don’t get lost.

Getting lost is something that happens once in a while to me. I remember the time I took a penalty loop in a spartan race. I was in my zone, but I heard in the back, “You’re heading the wrong way!”

Oh Shit!

So remember the course layout, so this doesn’t happen to you.

Learn The Rules

Every OCR event has its own rules. Some have penalties for failing to complete a course. Some allow you to skip the course if you don’t complete it. So learn it so you don’t get a penalty or an opportunity to skip a course.

What to Expect And Bring

Expect to get wet and dirty. Throughout these courses, you will be climbing, jumping, crawling, and using your upper body quite a lot.

Some of the courses will be challenging or freezing. However, expect to have a lot of fun even though you may feel uncomfortable and exhausted at some of the courses.

Most importantly, bring: