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Is Savage Race the Biggest Secret in OCR?

By |January 28th, 2019|

Founded in 2010, Savage Race holds over a dozen races per year in two different formats: the 27+ obstacle, 5-7 mile Savage Race and the 15-20 obstacle, 3+ mile Savage Blitz... but are they still the "best-kept secret" in OCR?

Community Members of the Week: December 15-21, 2018

By |December 21st, 2018|

As celebrate the Best of OCR this week with the 2018 Muddies, we also want to take time to thank our crew and our readers! We think the Mud Run Guide community members are the best and we love following your progress and your accomplishments. Bonnie Wilson has chosen two community members to feature this [...]

Race Recap: Spartan Race South Carolina Ultra

By |December 11th, 2018|

Spartan Race South Carolina Ultra – Race Recap What is an Ultra? A Spartan Ultra, previously known as “Ultra Beast” is one of Spartan’s longest and most challenging events, consisting of 30+ miles on trail terrain (usually lots of elevation) and 60+ obstacles. As quoted by Spartan, “The Ultra is the first race of its [...]

Passing the Torch…

By |November 30th, 2018|

For the last four years, I have had the opportunity to serve as editor in chief here at Mud Run Guide. During this time we have built Mud Run Guide into the premier place for obstacle racing information globally. However, now it is time to pass the torch.

Standardizing Failure? An Examination of the 100% Obstacle Completion Discrepancy between Men and Women at OCRWC and Beyond

By |October 31st, 2018|

There exists a growing concern regarding low completion rates as of late. As OCR innovates to challenge veteran racers, events have seen low 100% completion rates. Hillary Greene looks at the 2018 OCR World Championships and the Obstacle Racing industry as a whole.

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inov-8 Named Official Footwear of OCR World Championships

By |April 30th, 2018|

This morning the Obstacle Course Racing World Championships named the inov-8 the "Official Footwear" of the 2018 event. inov-8 has been a brand synonymous with obstacle racing. The UK-based company is the perfect partnership for the OCR World Championships as the races moves to England this year.

North American OCR Championships Names MudGear Official Sock

By |April 18th, 2018|

MudGear has been a favorite for many obstacle racers for years. Today North American Obstacle Course Racing Championships (NorAm Champs) named them the official sock for the upcoming championship event. The partnership includes a unique design just for the event.

Badass Women of OCR: Ashley Samples

By |March 15th, 2017|

Ashley Samples is nothing but ordinary. She won her age group at OCR World Championships in 2015, came in first place in 9 races this year (and accomplishing this while pregnant). Ashley was nominated in the Best Female OCR Racer category in the Mud Run Guide Best of OCR Awards. This season (January-August) she competed in 20 races in 9 states and won a race on 3 different continents.

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Preview of 2017 Salomon Shoe Lineup at Outdoor Retailers

By |January 11th, 2017|

The first stop of the week was at Salomon to showcase the new shoes and new products coming down the line in 2017 with the latest and greatest updates. Salomon tied for Best OCR Shoe Brand in the MRG Best of OCR Awards in 2016. See why they are a favorite among obstacle racers and mud runners alike.

2015 Best of the Best Nominations

By |December 3rd, 2015|

It's time for Mud Run Guide's Best of the Best in 2015. Time to vote for your favorite race series, clubs, elite racers, and more. It is time to relive all the best moments of 2015 as the industry looks ahead to the 2016 season. Mud Run Guide has changed up the Best of the Best process for 2015, this year we need YOUR help as the OCR Community. We need you to help us choose the most memorable moments, people, and events.

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