Highlander Assault Obstacle Race

Highlander Assault Obstacle Race

Highlander Assault Obstacle Race is a Scottish Highlander themed obstacle course event held in Pingree Grove, Illinois. The event offers multiple race options across several heats throughout the day.

• 3K Family Frenzy, 12 to 15 obstacles
• 5K open and competitive heats, 20 to 30 obstacles
• 15K open and endurance heats, 20 to 30 obstacles

The course includes commonly used obstacle race elements and some themed additions. Examples listed for the event include monkey bar style rigs, atlas stone carries, archery challenges, and caber carries. Most 5K and 15K heats are described as featuring between 20 and 30 obstacles.

Event arrangements note a spectator fee of $10 on-site with children 3 and under free, and free parking for attendees. Organizers also present related formats: a Dark Ages Night Obstacle Race, described as a 5K torch lit night OCR with illuminated obstacles and bonfires plus a competitive heat, and a Haunted Highlander Trail Run, described as a 5K with live haunted actors, animatronics, and Halloween themed scenes without a competitive option.

Finishers of the listed race events receive a courtesy race medal and a t-shirt. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.