Highlander Assault Obstacle Race
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Highlander Assault Obstacle Race
Highlander Assault Obstacle Race takes place on 08/15/2026 in Pingree Grove, Illinois, at 42w813 Reinking Rd. The event includes multiple heat types across several distances and an award from the OCR Buddy People's Choice ballot for the World's Best Small Obstacle Race Series.
Typical course configurations include courses with about 20 to 30 obstacles on the 5K and 15K options. Obstacles noted by the organizer include technical monkey bar style rigs, atlas stone carries, archery challenges, and caber carries. A family friendly 3K course features about 12 to 15 obstacles and uses start line waves of 20 participants.
Heats listed for the main day include elite competitive heats, endurance heats, unlimited laps, open heats, hero heats reserved for First Responders, military, and veterans, and a family heat. Spectator admission on site is $10 with children 3 and under free. Parking is free.
Separate related events run by the organizer include a Dark Ages Night Obstacle Race, a torch lit 5K with illuminated obstacles and bonfires that also has a competitive heat, and a Haunted Highlander Trail Run, a 5K with live haunted actors, animatronics, and Halloween themed scenes that does not offer a competitive option. Finishers of the listed events receive a courtesy race medal and a t shirt. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
