Welcome to the OCR Trips Blog

Welcome to the OCR Trips blog — a place for athletes who don’t just race, but travel to race.

Obstacle course racing rarely happens in your backyard. It takes you to mountains, beaches, forests, ski resorts, and places you’d probably never visit otherwise. That’s part of the appeal — and part of the challenge.

This blog exists to help you plan smarter, race better, and enjoy the trip just as much as the finish line.

What you’ll find here

We focus on the practical side of OCR that often gets overlooked:

• 🗺 Race guides
  Course characteristics, terrain, elevation, climate, and what makes each event unique.

• ✈️ Trip planning
  Travel logistics, budgeting, accommodation tips, and how to turn a race weekend into a great trip.

• 🏃 Training context
  How race formats, terrain, and obstacles influence how you prepare — especially if you’re coming from road or trail running.

• 🎒 Gear & preparation
  What to bring, what to skip, and how to avoid common race-weekend mistakes.

Whether you’re signing up for your first OCR or planning races across multiple countries, the goal is simple: fewer surprises, better races, better trips.

More guides are coming soon.