Race Formats
Our entry level race for adults – lots of fun, and the best way to start if this is your first OCR event.
Available to Elite, Age Group, and Open participants.
Podium finishes in Elite heats earn medals and cash prizes. Podium positions are also available in the Age Group category.
10+ Obstacles + 3 Fun Zones
Finish time
30 minutes to 2 hours
Age:
13+
It’s starting to get serious – for the OCR regular, the fitness enthusiasts, or if you just want to push yourself.
This standard race distance for adults is open to Elite, Age Group, and Open participants.
Podium finishes in Elite heats earn medals and cash prizes. Podium positions are also available in the Age Group category.
20+ Obstacles + 3 Fun Zones
Finish time
1 to 3 hours
Age:
14+
Challenge yourself with our 16 – 20km OCR race designed to test your strength and endurance.
Prepare for an epic adventure with the longest race distance for adults in the regular season events.
Podium finishes in Elite heats earn medals and cash prizes. Podium positions are also available in the Age Group category.
40+ Obstacles + 6 Fun Zones
Finish time
1 to 3 hours
Age:
16+
This race is for the truly epic people out there. Complete as many loops of the full 10km course as you can! Make sure you run 50km and earn our Al Khayali medal.
You’ll wear a special headband so we can track your progress throughout the day, with the crowd cheering you on every lap.
Please note, there are no podium positions for this race
Includes a minimum X obstacles and X fun zones – that’s up to you!
Finish time
Expect an early start and late finish.
Age:
18+
Take on the course as a team!
The last heat of the day starting at 3pm will be a Teams-only race (Al Shilah). Up to 20 teams will run the 3 – 5km course together, complete all team requirements, and be timed. Winning teams will earn medals and bask in their glory.
10+ Obstacles + 3 Fun Zones
Finish time
30 minutes to 2 hours
Join the ladies-only race designed to empower women of all fitness levels.
The ladies-only race starts at 2:45pm and will cover a distance of 3km – 5km.
10+ Obstacles + 3 Fun Zones
Finish time
30 minutes to 2 hours
Kids can join the fun of Arabian Warrior with our Junior Warrior race!
Requirements:
- Available for children under the age of 13 (at event day).
- Under 6: Must be accompanied by an adult for the entire course, with one adult per child. Only one loop can be run.
- Ages 6 to 9: It is recommended that an adult accompany the child. One loop is advised, but the race team may allow additional loops on a case-by-case basis.
- Ages 10 to 12: No adult accompaniment is required. Junior Warriors may run multiple loops of the 1km course.
10 Obstacles + 1 Fun Zone
Finish time
1 to 3 hours
(this format is not timed)
Age:
5 - 12
To achieve this – you need to complete all 4 x adult events – 5/10/20 and 50km (minimum for 50km).
Our system will track this.
If you do complete this – you will receive a free ticket to the last event of the season (make your own way there) and be presented with an “Ultimate Warrior” Trophy in front of the Tribe. Your name will also go onto the Warrior Wall and the Warrior Web Wall.
Finish time
30 minutes to 2 hours
Age:
18+
