Barbarian Bruiser
About this race
Test your endurance and join in on the fun at the annual MWR Barbarian Bruiser - a challenging yet enjoyable event - that takes place at beautiful CAX Outdoors. Individuals and teams of four will navigate their way through run trails and exciting obstacles. Whether you are a fitness competitor searching for a challenge or a family looking for an exciting activity, the Barbarian Bruiser is sure to be anything but boring.
The 2026 Barbarian Bruiser is on Saturday, October 17 and begins at 8 a.m. This free event will also host an after-party BBQ with music and family-friendly activities, plus free t-shirts, early-bird giveaways, and prize drawings for participants. Dress in your best barbaric-themed costume for a chance to win an additional prize!
The event is open to active duty, retirees, Reservists, eligible family members, and DoD civilians. Must be 14 and older to enter.
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Obstacle race
Barbarian Bruiser Individual
Barbarian Bruiser Team
Typical race-day weather
Based on 7 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Williamsburg, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 7:16 AM and sets at 6:27 PM local time (EDT) in Williamsburg on October 17, 2026 — 11h 10m of daylight.
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Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 65 Williamsburg events
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