USA Obstacle Course Racing

Name

USA Obstacle Course Racing

Legal name

USA Obstacle Course Racing

Website

https://usaocr.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sports Federation Governance

NAICS

Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162), Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Amateur Sport Governing Bodies & Federations (National/Regional) (MPAKACAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Strength & Conditioning / Athletic Performance Training (HSADAEAB), Endurance & Conditioning Coaching (running, cycling, triathlon) (HSADAEAD), Sports-Specific Group Conditioning (HSADABAK), International Sport Federations (IFs) (MPAKAFAB)

Keywords

• Obstacle course racing
• National governing body
• Athletic certification programs
• Athlete development services
• Sports federation governance

Headquarters

HQ city

Colorado Springs

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others, Infrastructure, Personnel

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: One-time $20 membership fee for National Team members. Athletes racing multiple events only pay once. Upon receipt of membership fee, athletes receive a registration code to sign up for qualified events.
2. Coaching Certification: Level 1 Coach Certification Course priced at $599. Available as online self-paced course (10 chapters, 44 lessons) or hybrid in-person course combined with online modules. Early bird discounts available (35-40% off with code IRELAND2026).
3. Training Camps: Multi-day training camps in Colorado for OCR athletes preparing for international championships. 3-Day camp at $249, single day at $90, Youth OCR intro at $45.
4. Donations: As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, USAOCR accepts donations to support athlete development programs, coaching certification, and organizational operations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

USAOCR is the National Governing Body for Obstacle Course Racing in the United States, providing athlete membership ($20 one-time), Level 1 Coach Certification courses (Online and Hybrid, $599), multi-day training camps ($249 for 3-day, $90 single day), Technical Officials certification, and sanctioned National Championships. The organization selects and manages the U.S. National Team across Short Course, Standard Course, 100M, 400M, and Para-Adaptive categories for international competition at the FISO OCR World Championships.

Product overview

USA Obstacle Course Racing (USAOCR) operates as the National Governing Body for Obstacle Course Racing in the United States, offering a portfolio of certification programs, development services, and competitive team representation. The core offerings include the Online Level 1 Coach Certification Course and Hybrid Level 1 Coach Certification Course for coaching credentials, Officials Certification through World Obstacle's international framework, and USAOCR Training Camps for athlete preparation. USAOCR also manages the National Team selection process across multiple course categories (Short, Standard, 100-Meter, 400-Meter, and Para-Adaptive), sanctions annual National Championships events, and provides membership benefits including access to training facilities and international competition eligibility. The organization governs competition through the Three-Band System standardized rules.

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Products and services

• USAOCR Membership Member-based nonprofit membership providing access to compete in USAOCR sanctioned races, National Team eligibility, international championship participation, inclusion in World Obstacle Global Ranking System, official training center access including the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, and voting rights at USAOCR meetings. Priced at a one-time $20 fee per athlete.
• Online Level 1 Coach Certification Course An online, self-paced certification program with 10 chapters and 44 lessons covering OCR evolution, specialized running and strength coaching, program design, and race strategy. Upon completion of video lessons, readings, quizzes, and final assessment, participants earn the official USAOCR Level 1 Coaching Credential. Priced at $599.
• Hybrid Level 1 Coach Certification Course: National Championship Edition An intensive one-day in-person coaching certification combined with online course access, held during the National Championships Weekend at Iron City Barbell, Jackson, OH. Covers movement mechanics, cardiovascular conditioning, OCR-specific strength training, program design, and coaching theory with hands-on practical training. Priced at $599.
• USAOCR Training Camps Multi-day training camp programs designed to prepare athletes for the FISO OCR World Championships. Programs include 3-day camps ($249) and single-day options ($90) featuring technical obstacle training, endurance runs, track workouts, ninja speed development, and youth OCR introduction ($45 single day). Locations include Colorado Springs and Peyton, CO.
• USAOCR National Team The USAOCR National Team represents the United States at elite and age-group levels at international OCR competitions including FISO OCR World Championships. Athletes qualify through a points-based selection system based on performance at sanctioned events. Teams exist for Short Course, Standard Course, 100-Meter, 400-Meter, and Para-Adaptive categories.
• Officials Certification Officials certification program through the World Obstacle Officials framework, an international program with five levels designed to standardize recruitment of certified Technical Officials to ensure sanctioned events meet international safety and fairness standards.
• USAOCR National Championships Annual National Championships event hosted in conjunction with War-X Trilogy OCR on June 27-28, 2026 at War-X Battlegrounds in Centerville, OH. Features multiple unique races over one weekend including 12K OCR, 5K OCR, and 3K OCR events with 50+ obstacles. Serves as qualifier for the USAOCR National Team using the Three-Band System. Includes Elite, Age Group, and Para-Adaptive heats.

Quantifiable outcome

• Athletes gain eligibility to compete at OCR World Championships representing the United States
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Full Clear PerformancecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial Sponsor of the 2026 USAOCR National Team. Full Clear Performance is a community-focused brand built around athletes, families, and supporters. Founded by Haven, the company creates clean, great-tasting products for athletes. Partnering with USAOCR to support the national team athletes.
• Berserker Brew CoffeecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial Sponsor of the 2026 USAOCR National Team. USDA Certified Organic coffee brand engineered for athletes - smooth and flavorful without sugar or fat added. Sells directly to consumers with customers in 41 US states and US military overseas. Instagram: @berserkerbrewcoffee
• Sand | BarcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial Sponsor of the 2026 USAOCR National Team. Callus care products (SandBar files, Quickie, Salve) designed to help athletes maintain hand health and prevent painful rips. Products help reduce excessive callus buildup and keep skin hydrated.
• World Obstacle (FISO)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational governing body for obstacle sports. USAOCR is a national member federation of World Obstacle, which has 110 member countries. World Obstacle provides the Three-Band System competition standard, coaching development framework, officials certification framework, and organizes World Championships.
• Pan American Obstacle Sports FederationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerContinental association of World Obstacle member federations in the Americas. USAOCR is a member, connecting US athletes to regional competition opportunities and Pan American championships.
• War-X Trilogy OCRcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWar-X Trilogy OCR is hosting the 2026 USAOCR National Championships on June 27-28, 2026 at War-X Battlegrounds in Centerville, OH. The 12K OCR Competitive and 3K OCR Competitive Individual heats serve as qualifiers for the 2027 USAOCR National Team.
• Ninja Core Outdoor LocationminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTraining camp venue in Colorado Springs, CO. Hosts 100M Technical Training Clinic, endurance runs, and open gym sessions during USAOCR training camps.
• HartFit ELEVATE OCRminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTraining camp venue in Peyton, CO. Hosts endurance and performance training including 3K simulation race workouts and track workouts during USAOCR training camps.
• Altitude MovementminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTraining camp venue in Colorado Springs, CO. Hosts National Team Technical Obstacle Training and Intro to OCR sessions during USAOCR training camps.
• Iron City BarbellminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTraining facility hosting Hybrid Level 1 Coach Certification Course on June 26, 2026 in Jackson, OH. Venue for the intensive in-person coaching certification component.
• US Olympic Training CenterminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUSAOCR members have access to official training centers including the US Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs for training purposes.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Spartan Race: Spartan Race is the dominant commercial OCR event organizer globally, operating its own competitive series, training programs, and national/regional championships. It is the most directly comparable organization in the OCR competitive ecosystem, though as a for-profit event brand rather than a governing body.
• Tough Mudder: Tough Mudder is a major commercial OCR event brand with endurance/obstacle events worldwide, competing for the same athlete pool and sponsorships as USAOCR-sanctioned events. Both serve the same OCR participant base though via different operating models (commercial events vs. national federation).
• Rugged Maniac: Rugged Maniac is a US-based commercial OCR event brand running festival-style obstacle races nationwide. It targets the same recreational OCR participant pool as USAOCR-affiliated events, making it a commercial-market peer.
• Savage Race: Savage Race is a US-based commercial OCR event organizer offering competitive obstacle races across multiple distances. It directly competes for OCR athlete participation and sponsor dollars, operating outside the USAOCR sanctioning umbrella.

Broad incumbents

• USA Triathlon: USA Triathlon is the US National Governing Body for triathlon, a comparable endurance/obstacle-adjacent multisport. It provides a structural analog in terms of federation governance, national team selection, coach certification, and sanctioning of USAT-branded events.
• USA Climbing: USA Climbing is the US National Governing Body for competition climbing, with a comparable structure of athlete membership, sanctioned competitions, national team selection, and coach certification. It is a smaller-NGB peer with similar resource constraints to USAOCR.
• USA Cycling: USA Cycling is the US National Governing Body for cycling, with mature programs in athlete licensing, coach certification, officials training, and sanctioned events. It is a structural peer for how USAOCR's certification and sanctioning programs could mature.
• USA Track & Field: USA Track & Field is a US National Governing Body with a comparable structure of athlete membership, national team selection, certified coaches, sanctioned events, and Olympic Training Center access. It is a benchmark for how a mature NGB operates at scale.

Others

• World Obstacle (FISO): World Obstacle (FISO) is the international governing body for obstacle sports of which USAOCR is a national federation member. It is the umbrella organization that sets the Three-Band System and organizes World Championships, making it the direct parent-tier peer in the governance hierarchy.
• Obstacle Course Racing World Championships (OCRWC): OCRWC is the annual world championship event for OCR, run under FISO with USAOCR support. It is an ecosystem peer that drives the international competitive calendar USAOCR athletes participate in and helps legitimize USAOCR's national team pathway.

Market position

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Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

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Customer concentration

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