National Canine Obstacle Race Series is an obstacle course race on September 13, 2026 – June 5, 2027 in Benton Harbor, MI, with an entry fee of $60.
From the Organizer
2026-2027 NATIONAL CANINE OBSTACLE RACE SERIES
Overall finish each race (Male and Female) Podium Finish
Top 10% 50 points 1st 30 points
Top 25% 40 points PLUS 2nd 25 points
Top 50% 30 points 3rd 20 points
Top 75% 20 points 4th 15 points
Finish 10 points 5th 10 points
Extra Bonus Points
Complete all 8 series events 100 points
September 13th- Leons Canine Obstacle Run, Indiana Dunes National Park IN
October 3th- Midwest Canine Obstacle Run, The Woods Fitness Park MI
October 17th- OneWorld Canine Obstacle Run, Anniston AL
October 31st- Adventure Canine Challenge, Bethpage TN
March 13th/14th- Ultimutt Race, Mill Spring, NC
May 16th- OneWorld Canine Obstacle Run, Anniston AL
May 23rd- Adventure Canine Challenge- Bethpage TN
June 6th- SEASON FINALE Midwest Canine Obstacle Run, The Woods Fitness Park MI
$50/person for National Race Series. Finals will be at Midwest Canine Obstacle Run June 6th, with awards following the event. Everyone will get swag- I plan on a cool logo, decals for car, shirts that show locations on a map, series medals, dog apparel and more. Still working on sponsorships, but plan on having Series Sponsors. We will have overall Mens and Womens awards, Masters Mens and Womens (50+), and would like to start a junior division with enough interest.
All Fall races are open for registration- sign up today to guarantee your spot!
Events
Weather
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
77°
Typical Low
55°
Chance of Rain
30%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Benton Harbor Ap, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
9,023
as of 2023
City Elevation
623 ft
Nearest Airport
SBN
South Bend International Airport · 29 mi
Major Hub
GRR
Gerald R. Ford International Airport · 71 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
Race Location
Approximate location — pin shows the host city, not the exact venue.
Your Next Start Line
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From Endurance Grid
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 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
Highlander Assault Obstacle Race
107 miles away
9/11 Memorial Tribute Challenge
114 miles away
Leon's Heroes Obstacle Course Race - Indiana Dunes National Park
53 miles away
MIDWEST OCR
127 miles away
Plan your trip
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National Canine Obstacle Race Series
Sep 13, 2026