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War-X Trilogy OCR

Name: War-X Trilogy OCR
Start: 2026-06-27
End: 2026-06-28
Location: Centerville

Centerville, United States • 27-28 Jun 2026

War‑X Trilogy OCR : June 27-28, 2026

War-X Trilogy is a weekend obstacle course event in Southern Ohio that presents mission‑oriented, war‑themed courses and survival-style race elements. The program includes a military-style Battle Challenge and a shorter speed course as the final event of the Trilogy Weekend. A live fire range is part of the Battle Challenge.

The event layout and obstacles described for the weekend include:

1.5-mile Battle Challenge with a live fire range.
3k OCR speed course as the final event.

Course features and installations noted for the weekend include two 350-foot water slides built into the stripes of the Largest American Flag East of the Mississippi, the Indian Mud Run low rig nicknamed "Hubie's Revenge," adjustable monkey bar sections (from about 80 ft to 40 ft), and the Floating Dragon's Back obstacle with a separate Practice Dragon's Back available on course. The weekend is associated with USA Obstacle Course Racing national championship activity and includes loud effects such as explosives and gunfire as part of the race setting. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Ohio Centerville

Race information

Website

3k Ocr

Battle Challenge

Usa Ocr National Championship

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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