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OCR with an Eye on the Environment

By |March 5th, 2014|

The rise of the mud run & obstacle race events is a story of extreme success. Over the last three years we are seeing increasingly more race events springing up all over the country with some of the leading race organisers reporting a 2,400% increase in entrants within this short time.

Spartan SGX Colorado: First-Person View

By |February 25th, 2014|

Having our Colorado Obstacles Racers together was great as we plan to have a huge team when Spartan is here in May. It is a great thing to get started in your state.

The Bottom Line – Saving Money on OCR’s

By |February 20th, 2014|

When talking with friends about mud runs, one of the biggest gripes I hear is "they're so expensive!" With that in mind, I wanted to pass along some tips that everyone could use to keep their pockets full of green, and every other orifice they have full of mud.

The Biggest OCR Giveaway. EVER.

By |February 20th, 2014|

The biggest giveaway ever in the sport of OCR is going on now on our Facebook page: http://facebook.com/mudrunguide. Go like the page, find the rules and enter. It's that simple, and 10 (or more!) lucky winners will have free entry to the race of their dreams.

“Tough Love”

By |February 12th, 2014|

After meeting my boyfriend, we created a specialized program to help with my weaknesses and to focus on strength building for OCRs. I had realized over the prior race season which muscles needed the most work, and I incorporated lower lifting to assist with my running capability. Long story, short--with the new training, I began racing in the Elite category, and I won my first race in 2013. I did considerably better throughout the race season, and I was on track for participating in World’s 2013.

Obstacle Course Racing World Championships Announces Plans for Compliance with 2014 World Anti-Doping Agency Standards

By |February 5th, 2014|

“Obstacle Course Racing is evolving at an incredible pace and we each have a responsibility to nurture the sport as it grows. Through this initiative, we believe the OCRWC can responsibly contribute to that growth,” said Bijanada.

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“Mud & Obstacle” Magazine Review

By |January 14th, 2014|

January 14, 2014 marks the premier of issue #1 of Mud & Obstacle magazine. It’s significant because an American print magazine available at major retailers further legitimizes the sport of obstacle course racing and mud runs. It’s published by Active Interest Media, which publishes many niche enthusiast magazines such as The Box and Black Belt, which I read as a kid in the 70’s.

Obstacle Course Racing World Championships Announce New Qualifying Races

By |January 8th, 2014|

The Obstacle Course Racing World Championship (OCRWC), the world’s first independent OCR championship, announced today three additional races through which participants can qualify for its inaugural event. Dirty Dozen Races and The Nuclear Race in the UK, as well as the Mud Masters race series in the Netherlands have been selected as qualifying events by OCRWC organizers.

United States Obstacle Course Racing

By |January 7th, 2014|

“USOCR is dedicated to the longevity and ongoing development of obstacle course racing,” said Sam Mansfield, co-founder and CEO of USOCR. “We have initiated conversations with multiple race companies and have generated strong interest in our race partner programs. Ensuring that our partners’ events are safe and successful is our top priority.”

Join the MUD RUN CREW

By |January 6th, 2014|

We have plenty of opportunities at mudrunguide.com for YOU to contribute to shaping the sport of OCR - and get free races, swag, gift cards, gear, and other neat stuff. Sign up to be selected for the MUD RUN CREW - here's just a sample of what we're looking for: - Race Reviews - Event & Training Photos and Videos - News, Articles, & Interviews - Anything OCR or racing-related

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Welcome to Mud Run Guide - the worldwide leader in mud runs, obstacle course races, and outdoor running adventures. Established in 2012, our focus is to provide you with the best events, discounts, news, reviews, gear, and training for the sport of OCR.