Farm Strong Obstacle Course Race 2026

The Farm Strong OCR is a unique farm work inspired challenge course that combines more than 20 obstacles to create an event like no other. Prepare to get wet, winded, and worked, plus it will be a lot of fun! Several new obstacles will be added in 2026.

The Farm Strong OCR at Waid Park was co-designed by the Spartan SGX Coach Team at Ferguson Fitness and Franklin County Parks and Recreation. It will be held rain or shine on Saturday August 1st at 9:00 a.m.

The $35.00 registration fee includes the chip timed event, a Farm Strong Logo t-shirt, and live bluegrass music from Mason Creek to get you moving. (Registrations after July 13 are not guaranteed a shirt) Awards will be 3 deep for Male and Female age and weight specific categories. A Clydesdale category is available if you desire to compete in a general weight class rather than age group (Women 150+lbs & Men 220+lbs)

Pre-registration deadline is Thursday July 30th at 11:59pm, cost is $35. Onsite registration fee will increase by $10.00 (credit or exact cash amount only)

Farm Strong Kids OCR will be held from 11:00-11:30. Kids 12 and under may participate in the individually timed event for free. The modified short course will be in close proximity to the main event area.

What to expect:
Franklin County farm inspired obstacle course elements. Several new challenges will be introduced in 2026 including large machinery and a hay pyramid. Returning favorites from last year include:

Farmers ford
Hay bale hurdles
5 gallon bucket fill
Tire flip
Sandbag haul
Low crawl-balance block
Farmers carry
Tractor climb

The start will be corral groups of 20 released at 2-minute intervals. Fast groups first. Last year’s finish times ranged from 28 to 90 minutes. Awards will be issued by age group.

A huge THANK YOU to our partner course designer and sponsor Ferguson Fitness. Franklin County has a rich and authentic agrarian heritage that continues to this day. Creative liberties were used in developing obstacles that build upon a genuine agricultural economy.