Hill of a Race
Hill of a Race is an obstacle course race on August 15, 2026 in Bloomington, IL, with entry fees from $40 to $55.
- Date
- August 15, 2026 (23 days to go)
- Location
- 1001 Ethel Pkwy, Bloomington, IL
- Price
- $40–$55
- Sport
- Obstacle Course
From the Organizer
Welcome to Year #9 of Hill of a Race! We are back for 2026 and looking forward to seeing all of our returning racers as well as welcoming all the new entries! We'll have the Endurance Challenge, Competitive Men & Women, Master's (40+) and multiple Recreational waves all awaiting you and your family and friends!
Events
Weather
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
83°
Typical Low
62°
Chance of Rain
27%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Bloomington 5w, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Bloomington, IL
Population
78,703
as of 2023
City Elevation
842 ft
Nearest Airport
BMI
Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal · 2 mi
Major Hub
MDW
Chicago Midway International Airport · 109 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
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From Endurance Grid
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.
Coming Up
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Make it a Racecation
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Hill of a Race
Aug 15, 2026