Highlander Assault Obstacle Race
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Highlander Assault Obstacle Race
Highlander Assault Obstacle Race takes place on 08/07/2027 in Pingree Grove, Illinois, at 42w813 Reinking Rd. The event uses a Scottish Highlander theme and includes multiple obstacle race formats and related events.
Distances and main competitive options:
- 50k King Arthur's Challenge endurance heat with 100-120 obstacles
- 15k Elite competitive heat with 30-35 obstacles
- 15k Open heats with 20-30 obstacles
- 5k Open heats with 20-30 obstacles
- 3k Family Frenzy all ages obstacle run
Course features include traditional obstacle race elements such as technical monkey bar style rigs and atlas stone carries, plus themed challenges including archery and caber carries.
The weekend also offers a torch lit night event called Dark Ages Night Obstacle Race, a 5k with illuminated obstacles and bonfires that includes a competitive heat. A separate 5k Haunted Highlander Trail Run is presented as an immersive, non competitive experience with live haunted actors, animatronics, and Halloween themed scenes.
Spectator admission is $10 on site, with children 3 and under free. Parking is free. Finishers of the three main race events receive a courtesy race medal and a t shirt. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
