The Bear Crawl OCR
The Bear Crawl OCR is an obstacle course race on May 15, 2027 in Morganton, NC, with entry fees from $20 to $65.
- Date
- May 15, 2027 (296 days to go)
- Price
- $20–$65
- Sport
- Obstacle Course
From the Organizer
The Bear Crawl OCR (Obstacle Course Race) was created to replicate the obstacles and challenges we face in life. Life is hard, and sometimes doing a crazy obstacle course race or mud run can change our perspective on what's possible in our life. The Bear Crawl OCR is a 501 c3 non-profit organization focused on giving back to our local community.
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
78°
Typical Low
53°
Chance of Rain
36%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Morganton, 9 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Morganton, NC
Population
17,541
as of 2023
City Elevation
1,157 ft
Nearest Airport
AVL
Asheville Regional Airport · 52 mi
Major Hub
CLT
Charlotte Douglas International Airport · 56 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at The Bear Crawl OCR, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
296
Days to train
- Race
- The Bear Crawl OCR
- Date
- May 15, 2027
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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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Dirty Dozen 5K and Fun Run Obstacle Mud Run
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84 miles away
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Make it a Racecation
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The Bear Crawl OCR
May 15, 2027