Whether you are just starting out in obstacle course racing or are a seasoned veteran, you may have aspirations to qualify for the UK or European Obstacle Course Race Championships.
OCRA UK (the Obstacle Course Racing Association) recently posted on their Facebook page the list of UK 2016 races which will count as qualifiers for both the OCR UK Championship and the OCR European Championship.
I've included the race details and qualifying criteria below:
Qualifying Races
| Race | Qualifying Criteria |
|---|---|
| Ram Run | 12, 24, 36km Top 10 in age group/gender |
| Judgement Day | 12, 18km Top 10 in age group/gender |
| Winter Nuts Challenge | 2 or 3 laps Top 10 in age group/gender, 4 laps Top 15 in gender overall race position |
| Summer Nuts Challenge | 3 laps Top 10 in age group/gender, 4 laps Top 15 in gender overall race position |
| Mud Monsters Run | 10, 20km race Top 10 in age group/gender |
| Reaper Run | Midlands Day race, criteria TBC |
| Bing Blazer | 10, 20km Top 10 in age group/Gender |
| Warrior Run | 14km race Top 10 in age group/gender |
| Pukka Races | 10 miles race Top 10 in age group/gender |
| Suffering Race | 10 miles Top 20 finishers or complete all 3 races in one day |
OCR UK Championship Qualifier Only (not EU)
| Race | Qualifying Criteria |
|---|---|
| JCB Mudrun | 10km Top 10 in age group/gender |
The 2016 UK Champs will be held on the 19th of November in Pippingford Park, East Sussex
To qualify for the "Elite" wave you must be in the Top 3 in age group/gender in one of the qualifying races.
13-17, 18-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50+
There is also a Journeyman wave for those who are not able to (or do not wish to) compete at competition level, but would still like to experience the UK Championships race.
To qualify for this wave, you must take part and finish any (not limited to the above) 4 OCRs at any distance in the UK between Nov 2015 and Nov 2016.
There must be a minimum of 10 in age group (All entrants) for everyone to qualify otherwise the 50% rule kicks in, i.e. 8 in age group only top 4 can qualify. However, highest number for odd amounts i.e. 9 enter top 5 will qualify. Where there is a single entrant then they qualify automatically.