Barbarian Bruiser
Barbarian Bruiser is an obstacle course race on October 17, 2026 in Williamsburg, VA.
- Date
- October 17, 2026 (31 days to go)
- Location
- Cheatham Annex, Williamsburg, VA
- Sport
- Obstacle Course
From the Organizer
Prepare for an exhilarating journey through the scenic landscapes aboard Cheatham Annex as you tackle a thrilling 7-mile obstacle race, MWR’s Barbarian Bruiser! This is no ordinary race, brace yourself for a series of challenging obstacles that will test your strength, agility, and determination where each mile promises both excitement and accomplishment. Join us on Saturday, October 17th at 9 AM. Prizes will be awarded to the top finishers and we will have all new obstacles this year!
The event is open to active duty, retirees, Reservists, eligible family members, and DoD civilians.
Must be 14 and older to enter.
*** ONLY AUTHORIZED PATRONS WILL BE ABLE TO TAKE PART IN THE EVENTS***
Events
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
71°
Typical Low
51°
Chance of Rain
31%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Williamsburg 2 N, 3 mi from the venue.
About Williamsburg, VA
City Elevation
70 ft
Nearest Airport
PHF
Newport News Williamsburg International Airport · 18 mi
Major Hub
RIC
Richmond International Airport · 34 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
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Waiting For?
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31
Days to train
- Race
- Barbarian Bruiser
- Date
- October 17, 2026
- Location
- Cheatham Annex, Williamsburg, VA
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About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it’s the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
Obstacle course races combine running with walls, rope climbs, carries, and mud — testing strength, grip, endurance, and mental toughness all at once.
No two races feel the same, and it is a truly unique endurance sport.
Obstacle Course Racing
Obstacle course races (OCR) combine running over different terrain with a series of physical obstacles — walls, rope climbs, monkey bars, carries, and crawls. The barrier to entry is lower than it looks.
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Barbarian Bruiser
Oct 17, 2026