The Forge Challenge
The Forge Challenge is an obstacle course race on November 7, 2026 in Owensboro, KY, with entry fees from $105 to $200.
- Date
- November 7, 2026 (71 days to go)
- Location
- 501 W 2nd Street, Owensboro, KY
- Price
- $105–$200
- Sport
- Obstacle Course
From the Organizer
The Forge Challenge
11 obstacles will test you, challenge you, and forge you into a champion!
Get ready to run, row, ski, lunge, jump, and carry your way through the course.
It doesn’t matter if you’re an athlete, weekend warrior, or just want to challenge yourself.
We’re building this event for you!
Awards
Overall male and female singles (each division)
Overall team (double and coed)
The Eleven Obstacles (each with a run after)
Start with a Run along the beautiful banks of the Ohio River and downtown Owensboro
- Ski Erg
- Sled Push
- Sled Pull
- Burpee Broad Jump
- Row Machine
- Farmers Carry
- Jump Rope
- Overhead Carry
- Walking Lunges
- Wall Ball Toss
- Echo Bike
Distances and weights can be found at edgebodyowensboro.com/forge - the open division will be very similar to the original Forge Challenge, Pro division heavier weights, team division will be similar to the original, and the full distance is comparable to your traditional hybrid fitness events
The Costs
Entry fee costs - SINGLES
Early Bird - $85 (August 10th - September 20th)
Regular - $95 ( September 21st- October 31st)
Late - $105 (November 1st - November 7th)
Entry fee costs - DOUBLE
Early Bird - $150 (August 10th - September 20th)
Regular - $170 ( September 21st- October 31st)
Late - $190 (November 1st - November 7th)
Entry fee costs - SINGLES FULL DISTANCE
Early Bird - $90(August 10th - September 20th)
Regular - $100 ( September 21st- October 31st)
Late - $110 (November 1st - November 7th)
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
60°
Typical Low
39°
Chance of Rain
27%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Calhoun Lock 2, 15 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Owensboro, KY
Population
60,112
as of 2023
City Elevation
399 ft
Nearest Airport
OWB
Owensboro Daviess County Airport · 3 mi
Major Hub
SDF
Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport · 81 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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What Are You
Waiting For?
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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.
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The Forge Challenge
Nov 7, 2026