Highlander Assault Obstacle Race
About the Event
Voted OCR Buddy People's Choice Award winner for the World's Best Small Obstacle Race Series, Highlander Assault Obstacle Race, our Classic obstacle course race features an open 5k and 15k option, as well as, an 5k competitive (elite) and 15k endurance heat. From beginner to pro, we have you covered. Our Scottish Highlander themed race comes complete with your classic obstacle race staples, from technical monkey bar style rigs to atlas stone carries. Highlander also, adds a twist of the old world including challenges, such as archery, to caber carries. Come join us, you won't regret it!
SPECTATORS FEE $10 ON-SITE (3 & UNDER FREE)
FREE PARKING
You can also join us for our night version, Dark Ages Night Obstacle Race. Traverse our 5k torch lit night OCR with illuminated obstacles, bonfires and more, and yes there is a competitive heat!
For those who enjoy a fright, Highlander Assault LLC also offers an immersive 5k Haunted Highlander Trail Run, which is packed full of live haunted actors, animatronics, and Halloween themed scenes. This run does not have a competitive option, but trust us you wont want to miss this one!
All three race events, those who finish will receive a courtesy race medal and t-shirt.
The Highlander Assault Obstacle Race brings an exciting 5K, 15K, Ultra, 3K to Pingree Grove, Illinois on August 15, 2026. Don't miss this beautiful event!
Races Offered
Obstacle race
5k Elite Heat (7:00)
5k competitive obstacle race with 20-30 obstacles.
15k Endurance Heat (7:30)
15k competitive obstacle race with 20-30 obstacles.
Unlimited Laps Heat (7:45)
5k open obstacle race with 20-30 obstacles.
15k Open Heat (7:45)
15k open obstacle race with 20-30 obstacles
5k Open Heat (8:00)
5k open obstacle race with 20-30 obstacles
15k Open Heat (8:00)
15k open obstacle race with 20-30 obstacles
15k Open Heat (8:15)
15k open obstacle race with 20-30 obstacles
5k Open Heat (8:30)
5k open obstacle race with 20-30 obstacles
15k Open Heat (8:30)
15k open obstacle race with 20-30 obstacles
5k Open Heat (8:45)
5k open obstacle race with 20-30 obstacles
15k Open Heat (8:45)
15k open obstacle race with 20-30 obstacles
5k Hero Heat (9:00)
5k open obstacle race with 20-30 obstacles for First Responders, Military, and Veterans
15k Hero Heat (9:00)
15k open obstacle race with 20-30 obstacles for First Responders, Military, and Veterans
5k Open Heat (9:15)
5k open obstacle race with 20-30 obstacles
15k Open Heat (9:15)
15k open obstacle race with 20-30 obstacles
5k Open Heat (9:30)
5k open obstacle race with 20-30 obstacles
15k Open Heat (9:30)
15k open obstacle race with 20-30 obstacles
5k Open Heat (9:45)
5k open obstacle race with 20-30 obstacles
15k Open Heat (9:45)
15k open obstacle race with 20-30 obstacles
5k Open Heat (10:00)
5k open obstacle race with 20-30 obstacles
15k Open Heat (10:00)
15k open obstacle race with 20-30 obstacles
5k Open Heat (10:15)
5k open obstacle race with 20-30 obstacles
15k Open Heat (10:15)
15k open obstacle race with 20-30 obstacles
5k Open Heat (10:30)
5k open obstacle race with 20-30 obstacles
15k Open Heat (10:30)
15k open obstacle race with 20-30 obstacles
5k Open Heat (10:45)
5k open obstacle race with 20-30 obstacles
15k Open Heat (10:45)
15k open obstacle race with 20-30 obstacles
5k Open Heat (11:00)
5k open obstacle race with 20-30 obstacles
15k Open Heat (11:00)
15k open obstacle race with 20-30 obstacles
5k Open Heat (11:15)
5k open obstacle race with 20-30 obstacles
15k Open Heat (11:15)
15k open obstacle race with 20-30 obstacles
5k Open Heat (11:30)
5k open obstacle race with 20-30 obstacles
15k Open Heat (11:30)
15k open obstacle race with 20-30 obstacles
5k Open Heat (11:45)
5k open obstacle race with 20-30 obstacles
15k Open Heat (11:45)
15k open obstacle race with 20-30 obstacles
5k Open Heat (12:00)
5k open obstacle race with 20-30 obstacles
15k Open Heat (12:00)
15k open obstacle race with 20-30 obstacles
Family Frenzy 3k (2:00)
3k open family friendly obstacle race with 12-15 obstacles. Everyone will meet at the start line and we will go off in waves of 20.
Trail running
5k Open Heat (8:15)
5k open obstacle race with 20-30 obstacles
About Pingree Grove
Highlander Assault Obstacle Race takes place in Pingree Grove, Illinois, United States. The local timezone is America/Chicago.
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