Frontline OCR
About this race
Frontline OCR is more than a race. It's a tribute. The Frontline OCR Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. This event was created to honor the grit and sacrifice of military personnel, veterans, and first responders by putting participants through an obstacle course that mirrors the physical and mental battles faced in the line of duty.
Every obstacle is purpose-built to challenge your limits and reflects the toughness required on the real frontline. There are no shortcuts. No scheduled breaks. Just you, the course, and the chance to prove what you're made of.
This is not your average race. It's a test of courage, resilience, and readiness.
Pick your distance
Obstacle race
Special Forces -10K Elite
If you think you've got what it takes to run in the toughest heat around, then the Special Forces is for you. Mandatory obstacle completion, while wearing body armor for podium eligibility. You get unlimited attempts on obstacles. If you give up on an obstacle, you surrender your vest. If you cross the finish line still wearing your vest, you get to keep the vest. You EARNED IT.
Endurance
If one lap is not enough for you, then this is the heat to sign up for. Test your mental and physical toughness in the Endurance Class. Mandatory completion of obstacles through a minimum of two 10k laps for podium eligibility.
Heroes 1 - Competitive 10K
The Heroes Wave is for all first responders, active military and veterans. Retired and former first responders qualify as well as spouses of said personnel. Anyone winning a podium who is not one of the above relinquishes the winning position to the qualified participants in order of finish or race timing results. Verification may be requested.
Heroes 2 - Non-Competitive 10K
The Heroes Wave is for all first responders, active military and veterans. Retired and former first responders qualify as well as spouses of said personnel. This is a non-competitive wave.
9:00 am Open 10K
The Open Division is for those who want to experience the intensity, grit, and pride of the course, without the pressure of competition. this is your chance to challenge yourself at your own pace, whether you're a first-time racer or just in it for the experience and fun. You'll still face the hardcore obstacles, the same pushing terrain, and the same opportunity to earn your badge. But in the Open Division, it's about person victory, not podiums. No judges. No penalties. Just you, the course, and the chance to prove something to yourself.
9:30 am Open 10K
The Open Division is for those who want to experience the intensity, grit, and pride of the course, without the pressure of competition. this is your chance to challenge yourself at your own pace, whether you're a first-time racer or just in it for the experience and fun. You'll still face the hardcore obstacles, the same pushing terrain, and the same opportunity to earn your badge. But in the Open Division, it's about person victory, not podiums. No judges. No penalties. Just you, the course, and the chance to prove something to yourself.
10:00 am Open 10K
The Open Division is for those who want to experience the intensity, grit, and pride of the course, without the pressure of competition. this is your chance to challenge yourself at your own pace, whether you're a first-time racer or just in it for the experience and fun. You'll still face the hardcore obstacles, the same pushing terrain, and the same opportunity to earn your badge. But in the Open Division, it's about person victory, not podiums. No judges. No penalties. Just you, the course, and the chance to prove something to yourself.
10:30 am Open 10K
The Open Division is for those who want to experience the intensity, grit, and pride of the course, without the pressure of competition. this is your chance to challenge yourself at your own pace, whether you're a first-time racer or just in it for the experience and fun. You'll still face the hardcore obstacles, the same pushing terrain, and the same opportunity to earn your badge. But in the Open Division, it's about person victory, not podiums. No judges. No penalties. Just you, the course, and the chance to prove something to yourself.
11:00 am Open 10K
The Open Division is for those who want to experience the intensity, grit, and pride of the course, without the pressure of competition. this is your chance to challenge yourself at your own pace, whether you're a first-time racer or just in it for the experience and fun. You'll still face the hardcore obstacles, the same pushing terrain, and the same opportunity to earn your badge. But in the Open Division, it's about person victory, not podiums. No judges. No penalties. Just you, the course, and the chance to prove something to yourself.
11:30 am Open 10K
The Open Division is for those who want to experience the intensity, grit, and pride of the course, without the pressure of competition. this is your chance to challenge yourself at your own pace, whether you're a first-time racer or just in it for the experience and fun. You'll still face the hardcore obstacles, the same pushing terrain, and the same opportunity to earn your badge. But in the Open Division, it's about person victory, not podiums. No judges. No penalties. Just you, the course, and the chance to prove something to yourself.
12:00 pm Open 10K
The Open Division is for those who want to experience the intensity, grit, and pride of the course, without the pressure of competition. this is your chance to challenge yourself at your own pace, whether you're a first-time racer or just in it for the experience and fun. You'll still face the hardcore obstacles, the same pushing terrain, and the same opportunity to earn your badge. But in the Open Division, it's about person victory, not podiums. No judges. No penalties. Just you, the course, and the chance to prove something to yourself.
9:45 am Open 5K
The Open Division is for those who want to experience the intensity, grit, and pride of the course, without the pressure of competition. This is your chance to challenge yourself at your own pace, whether you're a first-time racer or just in it for the experience and fun. On our short course, you'll face 3+ miles and 20+ hardcore obstacles (verses the 6 miles and 30+ on our 10K course) the pushing terrain, and the same opportunity to earn your badge. In the Open Division, it's about person victory, not podiums. No judges. No penalties. Just you, the course, and the chance to prove something to yourself.
Kid's Course
The kids course is for ages 5 to 13 years of age. The next generation of warriors starts here. The Kid's Course is built to give young racers a taste of the action, scaled down in size, but packed with challenge and fun. Kids will run, crawl, climb, and conquer their way through a mini version of our adult course designed just for them. It's about building confidence, grit, and love for movement in a safe and encouraging environment. Whether they're future obstacle pros or just ready to play hard in the mud, they'll earn their own Frontline badge and feel like heroes crossing that finish line. Because toughness doesn't have an age limit.
Squad Pack Of 5 (5K or 10K Open or Ruck)
Buy a 5-pack of Race Entries at 40% off Race Day pricing. Team Captain pays one price for a team of 5 racers. (Team Captain plus 4 more racers) Entries are good for our 5K or 10K Open or Ruck (Non-Competitive) divisions. Instructions: 1- Team Captain purchases this 5-Pack 2- After 5-pack is purchased,Team Captain will be sent a code for 5 race entries. Email with code will be sent to you within 24 hours. 3- All team members sign up with the code.
Platoon Pack of 10 (5K or 10K Open or Ruck)
Buy a 10-pack of Race Entries at 45% off Race Day pricing. Team Captain pays one price for a team of 10 racers. (Team Captain plus 9 more racers) Entries are good for our 5K or 10K Open or Ruck (Non-Competitive) divisions. Instructions: 1- Team Captain purchases this 10-Pack 2- After 10-pack is purchased, Team Captain will be sent a code for 10 race entries. Email with code will be sent to you within 24 hours. 3- All team members sign up with the code.
Running
Ruck Division
Rucking is walking with weight on your back. It is based on military training workouts. Participants will bring their own ruck/backpack and weight. Recommended 30lb for men, 20lb for women. Ruck participants will complete all carries and crawls while wearing their ruck pack. All other obstacles are optional. Those who sign up for the Ruck Division and finish the race with a weighted ruck will earn the Ruck Division patch, along with their finishers medal and shirt.
Typical race-day weather
Based on 10 years of historical conditions on this event's race dates in Byron.
About Byron
Frontline OCR takes place in Byron, Illinois, United States. The local timezone is America/Chicago.
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