Highlander Assault Obstacle Race
About this race
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.
Pick your distance
Obstacle race
King Arthur's Challenge 50k Competitive (7:30)
50k endurance competitive heat with 100-120 obstacles!
Elite Heat 15k ( 8:30)
15k Competitive Heat with 30-35 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 Open Heat (9:00)
5k open obstacle race with 20-30 obstacles
15k Open Heat (9:00)
15k 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 Hero Heat (10:00)
5k open obstacle race with 20-30 obstacles for First Responders, Military, and Veterans
15k Hero Heat (10:00)
15k open obstacle race with 20-30 obstacles for First Responders, Military, and Veterans
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
5k Open Heat (12:15)
5k open obstacle race with 20-30 obstacles
15k Open Heat (12:15)
15k open obstacle race with 20-30 obstacles
5k Open Heat (12:30)
5k open obstacle race with 20-30 obstacles
15k Open Heat (12:30)
15k open obstacle race with 20-30 obstacles
5k Open Heat (12:45)
5k open obstacle race with 20-30 obstacles
15k Open Heat (12:45)
15k open obstacle race with 20-30 obstacles
5k Open Heat (1:00)
5k open obstacle race with 20-30 obstacles
15k Open Heat (1:00)
15k open obstacle race with 20-30 obstacles
Family Frenzy 3k (1:45)
3k open family friendly obstacle race with 12-15 obstacles.
Family Frenzy 3k (2:00)
3k open family friendly obstacle race with 12-15 obstacles.
Family Frenzy 3k (2:15)
3k open family friendly obstacle race with 12-15 obstacles.
Trail running
5k Open Heat (9:15)
5k open obstacle race with 20-30 obstacles
Typical race-day weather
Based on 1 year of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Pingree Grove, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 5:53 AM and sets at 8:05 PM local time (CDT) in Pingree Grove on August 7, 2027 — 14h 12m of daylight.
Course
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Results — Highlander Assault Obstacle Race
Other races near Pingree Grove
Different organizers, within 40 miles, in the next three months
Haunted Highlander Assault Trail Run
Reindeer Dash
Henry's Thanksgiving Day Hustle 5K & 1/2 Mile Kids Dash
El Trote De Las Calacas
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, 3 Pingree Grove events
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