Obstacle Course Racing - Jump, climb Crawl, Hang and get DIRTY!

Race Categories

ELITE - Be Fast! R400
+/- 14km with 35 or More obstacles
(Age Groups & Elite)

Open - Be Fun! R200
+/- 7km with 30+ Obstacles
(fun for everyone)

 +/- 25km Trail Run - Be Fit R150

STANDARD COURSE

The Standard Course is a 15 km (+/-) cross country style race with up to 50 obstacles. Categories are for men and women in Elite, Junior, Senior, and Masters to the oldest competitor. Minimum age to compete is 16 per the age definition below. FISO approval may be given for athletes born in 2008 who are 15 years old on race day (turn 16 on or before December 31, 2025) if parental consent and a request is provided.

To compete for Podium spots in the SA Championship you need to be registered at an OCR Club affiliated to OSFSA (Obstacle Sport Federation of South Africa) on the day of the event. 

Any non- affiliated athletes are welcome to come and compete for Podium spots, but will unfortunately not be allegeable for SA Champs. (better start Joining   )

COMPETITION CATEGORIES

Youth

Athletes on a national team qualified by their national federation in the following age categories: 10/11, 12/13, 14/15

Junior

Athletes on a national team qualified by their national federation in the following age categories: 16/17, 18/19

Senior

Athletes on a national team qualified by their national federation in the following age groups: 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39

Masters

Athletes on a national team qualified by their national federation in the following age groups: 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59

Veterans

Athletes on a national team qualified by their national federation in the following age groups: 60/61, 62/63, etc. to the oldest athlete.

Elite

Elite athletes on a national team qualified by their national federation.

OPEN

The Open is an 6-7 km (+/-) cross country style “obstacle fun run” with approximately 20 obstacles selected from the standard courses. This event is for people to experience World Championship obstacles and requires no qualification or national federation affiliation. Complete the obstacles you want! The Open is not subject to international competition rules.

Age Definition

Age group category for Youth and Veteran athletes is the age of the athlete on race day. Age group category for Junior, Senior and Masters athletes is the age you are on December 31st, 2025 (the age you turn this year). An athlete who is 15 years old on race day but turns 16 on or before December 31, 2025 will race in the Youth 14/15 category. An athlete who is 59 years old on race day but turns 60 on or before December 31, 2025 will race in the Veterans  category. Athletes who turn 16 in 2025 may compete in the Standard Distance race. Athletes who are 15 years old on race day and turn 16 in 2025 may be allowed to compete in the standard distance race provided they have parental and national federation consent.

Kids: Same route as adults, but accompanies by an adult (6-11) They’ll run, jump and crush their way through obstacles, just like the adults. they can do the 2km Kiddies race of the full short route if accompanied by parents. 

FINISHER'S RECEIVE
Finishers Medal
Free beer
Professional Photos
Bragging rights

WHAT TO BRING

Towel & extra (dry) clothes - you will need it
Cash (It will make paying for food/drinks/etc. much easier.)What not to bring:
Outside food and drink (racers, fuel for the race is OK)
Pets (without ID ;)) it is a pet friendly trail though!

Negative Attitude

Covid symptoms

WHAT TO WEAR

Dress in performance gear (not cotton). Think compression bottoms and breathable tops made from water wicking material. Wear comfortable shoes that you’ve trained in, but beware, they are going to get dirty. Contact our Race partner for custom made race apparel @sweatgearofficial

WHAT TO EXPECT ON THE DAY OF THE EVENT

Arrive an hour before your start time. This gives you plenty of time to park, pick up your race number, and get warmed up.

Day 1: 15 February 2025

 – Registration opens at 6:00 am

*15km OCR SA Champs*

– Long Elite OCR starts 7:00 am

Be Fun OCR 

– Short OCR starts at 7:15 am

– 25km Trail run 6:45 am

– KIDS Obstacle Race 9:30 am  (under 11 – 2km)

Day 2: 16 February 2025

*3km OCR Champs* 

- 20 athletes per Batch -

– Registration opens at 6:00 am

– Batch 1 start at 7:00

– Batch 2 start at 07:15

– Batch 3 start at 07:30

      … every 15minutes

• Batch 1 - 3 Men for the Elites that will be competing for the Podium Spots 
• Batch 4 Ladies for the Elites that will be competing for the Podium Spots
• Batch 5 Men's Age Groups: Juniors, Vets, Masters
• Batch 6 Ladies Age Groups: Juniors, Vets, Masters
• Batch 7-10 Will be for our weekend Warriors, the OCR enthusiasts who will come and challenge themselves over this fun obstacle course.
  (Additional Batches may be added depending on number of entrants…)

Your Host & Accommodation:

Be Human

Event Organized by:

Aktief Events Pty Ltd

PRE-Entry essential for all Competitive categories!