The United States obstacle course racing championships kicked off today with a three-kilometer short course in Mountain Home, Texas. Athletes from around the country traveled to take part in the time trial style race. Heats of eight racers were sent out every minute with awards for the top age group athletes. For the pro heat, it was a mass start for both the men's and women's races.
Men's Pro Division Results
First – Hunter McIntyre – 15:40.9
Second – Robert Killian – 15:45.8
Third – Mark Batres – 15:53.0
Women's Pro Division Results
First – Nicole Mericle – 18:16.4
Second – Corinna Coffin – 19:50.4
Third – Julie Hartjes – 19:56.1
Male Age Group 13 – 19 Years Old
First – John Renland – 18:55.7
Second – Noah Woodcock – 25:09.6
Third – Zachary Gollnick – 25:58.6
Women's Age Group 13 – 19
First – Kara Woodland – 27:53.4
Second – Abigail Angel – 27:53.7
Men's Age Group 20 – 29
First – Beni Gifford – 16:40.3
Second – Jay Flores – 17:44.2
Third – Kevin Thompson – 18:12.0
Women's Age Group 20 – 29
First – Alyssa Haines
Second – Laura Messner
Third – Jordan Halterman
Men's Age Group 30 – 39
First – Jeff Shady – 18:45.2
Second – Logan Bernhart – 19:14.4
Third – Kevin Gregory Jr. – 19:32.2
Women' s Age Group 30 – 39
First – Rachel Corigliano – 21:57.4
Second – Katrina Ratcliff – 28:49.3
Third – Honeylynne Pascual – 29:10.7
Men's Age Group 40 – 49
First – Matt Shady – 19:29.7
Second – Mike King – 20:16.4
Third – Jason Williams – 20:45.6
Women's Age Group 40 – 49
First – Lisa Nondorf – 26:29.3
Second – Kristine Green – 27:37.4
Third – Maria Tornudd – 28:10.0
Men's Age Group 50 – 59
First – Richard Bouge – 30:52.1
Second – Peter Wasylak – 36:37.8
Third – Richard Ator – 1:51.20.1
First – Heidi Williams – 31:11.6
Second – Dee Dee Stewart – 33:53.0
Third – Jayne Oravec – 35:42.8
For the full race results check out the link here
Preliminary Results with Penalty Details
The United States Obstacle Racing Championships 15-kilometer race begins tomorrow at 9:00am with the men's pro division kicking it off, followed by the pro-women and age group athletes. Follow Mud Run Guide's coverage on Instagram and Facebook.