Hardship Hill OCR

Saturday, May 17, 2025 Past event

9:00 AM EDT

Kingston, Tennessee

$27.50–$75.20 · 4 races

1 Mile

Event summary

Get ready for an exhilarating day filled with fun, fitness, and camaraderie at the Hardship Hill OCR taking place on Saturday, May 17, 2025, in Kingston, Roane! This exciting obstacle course race is designed not only to challenge participants but also to honor and support our veterans through Operation Enduring Warrior, a dedicated charity focused on empowering wounded veterans.

Set against the stunning backdrop of Fort Southwest Point, this six-hour event features a thrilling 2-mile loop packed with 20 to 30 obstacles that will test your strength, agility, and teamwork. Participants can choose to compete individually in the Ruck and Ultra solo divisions or join forces in teams, where two members take on the course at a time. With varied terrain including mud, sand, grass, and water, every lap promises an adventure! Whether you're in it to win it or just looking to have a blast, prizes await the top male and female finishers in the Ultra and Ruck categories, as well as the best teams. Don’t miss out on this inspiring event that combines fitness with a noble cause—mark your calendars for May 17th and prepare for an unforgettable experience!

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Races

6 Hour Team Race (up to 8 members)

Incl. $5.20 Fee & Event T-Shirt

This is a time based obstacle course race.

10:00 AM EDT

$75.20

Entries closed
6 Hour Solo Ruck Division

Incl. $5.20 Fee & T-Shirt and Patch

This is a time based obstacle course race.

10:00 AM EDT

$75.20

Entries closed
6 Hour Solo (Ultra Division)

Incl. $5.20 Fee & T-Shirt

This is a time based obstacle course race.

10:00 AM EDT

$75.20

Entries closed
Kids 1 Mile Race

Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt

This is a time based obstacle course race.

9:00 AM EDT

$27.50

Entries closed

Organiser's description

This race was conceived to have fun, get active, and most importantly honor our veterans by helping raise money for Operation Enduring Warrior. A 501(c)(3) public charity, Operation Enduring Warrior (OEW) is a veteran-founded, volunteer lead, non-profit whose mission is to honor, empower, and motivate our nations wounded veterans through physical, mental, and emotional rehabilitation. OEWs program helps participants overcome adversity and hardship through innovation, teamwork, and perseverance. This ultimately enables the lives of wounded veterans to go in directions they may have once thought were impossible.

THE RACE: Set on a 2 mile loop at Fort Southwest Point in Kingston, TN just outside of Knoxville, the HHOCR is a six hour event where teams and individuals see how many laps they can accomplish within that timeframe. For teams, two team members run the course at a time and tag in two more teammates as they cross the finish line. For the Ruck and Ultra solo divisions, athletes see how many laps they can accomplish within the six hour timeframe. The course consists of 20 to 30 man made and natural obstacles along varied terrain including mud, sand, grass, and water. There are two start waves for teams. In it to win it teams and just want to have fun teams. Prizes go to the top three Male and Female Ultra and Ruck individuals and the top two teams. Teams can be all male, all female or coed.

Ruck weights: 25lbs for ruckers under 200lbs in body weight and 30lbs for those over 200lbs.