Midwest OCR
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MIDWEST OCR - Marseilles, IL
MIDWEST OCR takes place on September 18, 2027 at The Cliffs Insane Terrain Off-Road Park, 2681 US-6, Marseilles, IL. The event offers multiple course formats, competitive and non-competitive waves, a ruck division, a multi-lap endurance option, and a separate kid's course.
Courses and main options:
- 3+ Miles | 20+ obstacles
- 6+ Miles | 30+ obstacles
- The Bearded Challenge | Three laps of the 6+ mile course, 18+ miles and 100+ obstacles
- Kid's Course | 1/4 to 1/2 mile loop with 10+ obstacles
Waves and rules: The Fun Wave is non-competitive and allows skipping obstacles with no penalties. The Competitive Wave requires 100 percent obstacle completion to be eligible for podium awards; racers receive multiple attempts at obstacles and failure to complete an obstacle removes podium eligibility but not finisher recognition. Ruck participants follow the same course but must complete carry, crawl, and balance obstacles; recommended ruck weights are 20 lbs for women and 30 lbs for men. Ruck finishers receive a ruck patch plus the standard finisher shirt and medal.
Awards and logistics: The 6+ mile Elite division awards podium places and cash prizes for top finishers and age group awards across listed age brackets. The Bearded Challenge awards podium places and additional medal pieces for extra laps. General parking is at 4 Star Campground with a paid shuttle to the venue. VIP parking is on-site, pre-paid only. A hotel room block is planned at Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Ottawa Starved Rock Area, about 13 miles away. Volunteer shifts can earn race-entry credits under stated shift policies. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
