Highlander Assault Obstacle Race

Sat, Aug 15, 2026, 7:45 AM CDT

Location: Pingree Grove, IL; 42w813 Reinking Rd., 60140
Type: OBSTACLE

At a glance

Embrace your inner Highlander at this award-winning obstacle race, featuring a unique Scottish theme and challenges like archery and caber carries.

Fun
Competitive
Quirky

Great for: casual, fun-first runners, runners who like a competitive edge

The Highlander Assault Obstacle Race, an OCR Buddy People's Choice Award winner, offers a unique Scottish Highlander-themed challenge. Runners can choose from open 5K and 15K options, or competitive (elite) and endurance heats. The course features classic obstacle race staples like monkey bars and atlas stone carries, plus old-world twists such as archery and caber carries. Designed for everyone from beginners to pros, finishers receive a race medal and t-shirt, making it a memorable experience.

What to expect

Tackle a diverse course with classic obstacles and unique Scottish-themed challenges.
Choose from open 5K and 15K distances, or competitive and endurance heats.
All finishers earn a race medal and t-shirt.

Standout details

OCR Buddy People's Choice Award winner
Scottish Highlander themed race
Obstacles include archery and caber carries
Options for beginner to elite runners

Auto-drafted from the public listing — confirm details on the official event page before signing up.

Distances & registration

39 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

3K
Sat, Aug 15, 2:00 AM CDT · From $43.40
Opens Sep 20, 2025, 9:08 AM CDT · Closes Dec 31, 2025, 6:59 PM CST
5K
Sat, Aug 15, 7:00 AM CDT · From $85.80
Opens Sep 10, 2025, 3:25 PM CDT · Closes Dec 31, 2025, 6:59 PM CST
5K
Sat, Aug 15, 8:00 AM CDT · From $75.20
Opens Sep 20, 2025, 9:08 AM CDT · Closes Dec 31, 2025, 6:59 PM CST

+ 36 more options

5K
Sat, Aug 15, 8:15 AM CDT · From $75.20
Opens Sep 20, 2025, 9:08 AM CDT · Closes Dec 31, 2025, 6:59 PM CST
5K
Sat, Aug 15, 8:30 AM CDT · From $75.20
Opens Sep 20, 2025, 9:08 AM CDT · Closes Dec 31, 2025, 6:59 PM CST
5K
Sat, Aug 15, 8:45 AM CDT · From $75.20
Opens Sep 20, 2025, 9:08 AM CDT · Closes Dec 31, 2025, 6:59 PM CST
5K
Sat, Aug 15, 9:00 AM CDT · From $64.60
Opens Sep 20, 2025, 9:08 AM CDT · Closes Dec 31, 2025, 6:59 PM CST
5K
Sat, Aug 15, 9:15 AM CDT · From $75.20
Opens Sep 20, 2025, 9:08 AM CDT · Closes Dec 31, 2025, 6:59 PM CST
5K
Sat, Aug 15, 9:30 AM CDT · From $75.20
Opens Sep 20, 2025, 9:08 AM CDT · Closes Dec 31, 2025, 6:59 PM CST
5K
Sat, Aug 15, 9:45 AM CDT · From $75.20
Opens Sep 20, 2025, 9:08 AM CDT · Closes Dec 31, 2025, 6:59 PM CST
5K
Sat, Aug 15, 10:00 AM CDT · From $75.20
Opens Sep 20, 2025, 9:08 AM CDT · Closes Dec 31, 2025, 6:59 PM CST
5K
Sat, Aug 15, 10:15 AM CDT · From $75.20
Opens Sep 20, 2025, 9:08 AM CDT · Closes Dec 31, 2025, 6:59 PM CST
5K
Sat, Aug 15, 10:30 AM CDT · From $75.20
Opens Sep 20, 2025, 9:08 AM CDT · Closes Dec 31, 2025, 6:59 PM CST
5K
Sat, Aug 15, 10:45 AM CDT · From $75.20
Opens Sep 20, 2025, 9:08 AM CDT · Closes Dec 31, 2025, 6:59 PM CST
5K
Sat, Aug 15, 11:00 AM CDT · From $75.20
Opens Sep 20, 2025, 9:08 AM CDT · Closes Dec 31, 2025, 6:59 PM CST
5K
Sat, Aug 15, 11:15 AM CDT · From $75.20
Opens Sep 20, 2025, 9:08 AM CDT · Closes Dec 31, 2025, 6:59 PM CST
5K
Sat, Aug 15, 11:30 AM CDT · From $75.20
Opens Sep 20, 2025, 9:08 AM CDT · Closes Dec 31, 2025, 6:59 PM CST
5K
Sat, Aug 15, 11:45 AM CDT · From $75.20
Opens Sep 20, 2025, 9:08 AM CDT · Closes Dec 31, 2025, 6:59 PM CST
5K
Sat, Aug 15, 12:00 PM CDT · From $75.20
Opens Sep 20, 2025, 9:08 AM CDT · Closes Dec 31, 2025, 6:59 PM CST
15K
Sat, Aug 15, 7:30 AM CDT · From $101.70
Opens Sep 20, 2025, 9:08 AM CDT · Closes Dec 31, 2025, 6:59 PM CST
15K
Sat, Aug 15, 7:45 AM CDT · From $91.10
Opens Sep 20, 2025, 9:08 AM CDT · Closes Dec 31, 2025, 6:59 PM CST
15K
Sat, Aug 15, 8:00 AM CDT · From $91.10
Opens Sep 20, 2025, 9:08 AM CDT · Closes Dec 31, 2025, 6:59 PM CST
15K
Sat, Aug 15, 8:15 AM CDT · From $91.10
Opens Sep 20, 2025, 9:08 AM CDT · Closes Dec 31, 2025, 6:59 PM CST
15K
Sat, Aug 15, 8:30 AM CDT · From $91.10
Opens Sep 20, 2025, 9:08 AM CDT · Closes Dec 31, 2025, 6:59 PM CST
15K
Sat, Aug 15, 8:45 AM CDT · From $91.10
Opens Sep 20, 2025, 9:08 AM CDT · Closes Dec 31, 2025, 6:59 PM CST
15K
Sat, Aug 15, 9:00 AM CDT · From $80.50
Opens Sep 20, 2025, 9:08 AM CDT · Closes Dec 31, 2025, 6:59 PM CST
15K
Sat, Aug 15, 9:15 AM CDT · From $91.10
Opens Sep 20, 2025, 9:08 AM CDT · Closes Dec 31, 2025, 6:59 PM CST
15K
Sat, Aug 15, 9:30 AM CDT · From $91.10
Opens Sep 20, 2025, 9:08 AM CDT · Closes Dec 31, 2025, 6:59 PM CST
15K
Sat, Aug 15, 9:45 AM CDT · From $91.10
Opens Sep 20, 2025, 9:08 AM CDT · Closes Dec 31, 2025, 6:59 PM CST
15K
Sat, Aug 15, 10:00 AM CDT · From $91.10
Opens Sep 20, 2025, 9:08 AM CDT · Closes Dec 31, 2025, 6:59 PM CST
15K
Sat, Aug 15, 10:15 AM CDT · From $91.10
Opens Sep 20, 2025, 9:08 AM CDT · Closes Dec 31, 2025, 6:59 PM CST
15K
Sat, Aug 15, 10:30 AM CDT · From $91.10
Opens Sep 20, 2025, 9:08 AM CDT · Closes Dec 31, 2025, 6:59 PM CST
15K
Sat, Aug 15, 10:45 AM CDT · From $91.10
Opens Sep 20, 2025, 9:08 AM CDT · Closes Dec 31, 2025, 6:59 PM CST
15K
Sat, Aug 15, 11:00 AM CDT · From $91.10
Opens Sep 20, 2025, 9:08 AM CDT · Closes Dec 31, 2025, 6:59 PM CST
15K
Sat, Aug 15, 11:15 AM CDT · From $91.10
Opens Sep 20, 2025, 9:08 AM CDT · Closes Dec 31, 2025, 6:59 PM CST
15K
Sat, Aug 15, 11:30 AM CDT · From $91.10
Opens Sep 20, 2025, 9:08 AM CDT · Closes Dec 31, 2025, 6:59 PM CST
15K
Sat, Aug 15, 11:45 AM CDT · From $91.10
Opens Sep 20, 2025, 9:08 AM CDT · Closes Dec 31, 2025, 6:59 PM CST
15K
Sat, Aug 15, 12:00 PM CDT · From $91.10
Opens Sep 20, 2025, 9:08 AM CDT · Closes Dec 31, 2025, 6:59 PM CST
50K
Sat, Aug 15, 7:45 AM CDT · From $107.00
Opens Sep 20, 2025, 9:08 AM CDT · Closes Dec 31, 2025, 6:59 PM CST

Vibe Check

Push Potential

Trail course, longer distance

Mostly trail

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The course

Trail
Timed race

From the organizer

Voted OCR Buddy People's Choice Award winner for the World's Best Small Obstacle Race Series, Highlander Assault Obstacle Race , our Classic obstacle course race features an open 5k and 15k option, as well as, an 5k competitive (elite) and 15k endurance heat. From beginner to pro, we have you covered. Our Scottish Highlander themed race comes complete with your classic obstacle race staples, from technical monkey bar style rigs to atlas stone carries. Highlander also, adds a twist of the old world including challenges, such as archery, to caber carries. Come join us, you won't regret it!

SPECTATORS FEE $10 ON-SITE (3 & UNDER FREE)

FREE PARKING

You can also join us for our night version, Dark Ages Night Obstacle Race. Traverse our 5k torch lit night OCR with illuminated obstacles, bonfires and more, and yes there is a competitive heat!

For those who enjoy a fright, Highlander Assault LLC also offers an immersive 5k Haunted Highlander Trail Run, which is packed full of live haunted actors, animatronics, and Halloween themed scenes. This run does not have a competitive option, but trust us you wont want to miss this one!

All three race events, those who finish will receive a courtesy race medal and t-shirt.

Highlander Assault Obstacle Race

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Distances & registration

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