Highlander Assault Obstacle Race

Saturday, August 7, 2027
7:00 AM CDT
Hampshire, Illinois
$69.90–$122.90 · 38 races
5km, Ultra

Event summary

Get ready for an exhilarating experience at the Highlander Assault Obstacle Race, taking place on Saturday, August 7th, 2027, in the scenic Hampshire, Kane. Celebrated as the People’s Choice Award winner for the World's Best Small Obstacle Race Series, this event promises excitement for everyone, from beginners to seasoned athletes. Choose between an open 5k or 15k course, or push your limits in the competitive 15k elite race or the grueling 50k King Arthur's Challenge endurance heat.

Embrace the Scottish Highlander theme as you navigate through classic obstacles like monkey bar rigs and atlas stone carries, while also tackling unique challenges such as archery and caber carries. Families can join the fun with the Family Frenzy 3k obstacle run, perfect for participants of all ages. Additionally, don't miss the thrilling DARK AGES NIGHT OBSTACLE RACE featuring a torch-lit 5k course with illuminated obstacles and bonfires. For those seeking a spooky adventure, the HAUNTED HIGHLANDER TRAIL RUN offers a 5k experience filled with live actors and Halloween-themed scenes. All finishers will take home a medal and a t-shirt. Mark your calendars for a day of

Races

  • King Arthur's Challenge 50k Competitive (7:00)

    Incl. $7.90 Fee & T-Shirt

    50k endurance competitive heat with 100-120 obstacles!

    7:00 AM CDT

    $122.90

    Register

  • 15k Open Heat (8:45)

    Incl. $6.40 Fee & T-Shirt

    15k open obstacle race with 20-30 obstacles

    8:45 AM CDT

    $96.40

    Register

  • 5k Open Heat (9:00)

    Incl. $5.50 Fee & T-Shirt

    5k open obstacle race with 20-30 obstacles

    9:00 AM CDT

    $80.50

    Register

  • 15k Open Heat (9:00)

    Incl. $6.40 Fee & T-Shirt

    15k open obstacle race with 20-30 obstacles

    9:00 AM CDT

    $96.40

    Register

  • 5k Open Heat (9:15)

    Incl. $5.50 Fee & T-Shirt

    5k open obstacle race with 20-30 obstacles

    9:15 AM CDT

    $80.50

    Register

  • 15k Open Heat (9:15)

    Incl. $6.40 Fee & T-Shirt

    15k open obstacle race with 20-30 obstacles

    9:15 AM CDT

    $96.40

    Register

  • 5k Open Heat (9:30)

    Incl. $5.50 Fee & T-Shirt

    5k open obstacle race with 20-30 obstacles

    9:30 AM CDT

    $80.50

    Register

  • 15k Open Heat (9:30)

    Incl. $6.40 Fee & T-Shirt

    15k open obstacle race with 20-30 obstacles

    9:30 AM CDT

    $96.40

    Register

  • 5k Open Heat (9:45)

    Incl. $5.50 Fee & T-Shirt

    5k open obstacle race with 20-30 obstacles

    9:45 AM CDT

    $80.50

    Register

  • 15k Open Heat (9:45)

    Incl. $6.40 Fee & T-Shirt

    15k open obstacle race with 20-30 obstacles

    9:45 AM CDT

    $96.40

    Register

  • 5k Hero Heat (10:00)

    Incl. $4.90 Fee & T-Shirt

    5k open obstacle race with 20-30 obstacles for First Responders, Military, and Veterans

    10:00 AM CDT

    $69.90

    Register

  • 15k Hero Heat (10:00)

    Incl. $6.10 Fee & T-Shirt

    15k open obstacle race with 20-30 obstacles for First Responders, Military, and Veterans

    10:00 AM CDT

    $91.10

    Register

  • 5k Open Heat (10:15)

    Incl. $5.50 Fee & T-Shirt

    5k open obstacle race with 20-30 obstacles

    10:15 AM CDT

    $80.50

    Register

  • 15k Open Heat (10:15)

    Incl. $6.40 Fee & T-Shirt

    15k open obstacle race with 20-30 obstacles

    10:15 AM CDT

    $96.40

    Register

  • 5k Open Heat (10:30)

    Incl. $5.50 Fee & T-Shirt

    5k open obstacle race with 20-30 obstacles

    10:30 AM CDT

    $80.50

    Register

  • 15k Open Heat (10:30)

    Incl. $7.00 Fee & T-Shirt

    15k open obstacle race with 20-30 obstacles

    10:30 AM CDT

    $107.00

    Register

  • 5k Open Heat (10:45)

    Incl. $5.50 Fee & T-Shirt

    5k open obstacle race with 20-30 obstacles

    10:45 AM CDT

    $80.50

    Register

  • 15k Open Heat (10:45)

    Incl. $6.40 Fee & T-Shirt

    15k open obstacle race with 20-30 obstacles

    10:45 AM CDT

    $96.40

    Register

  • 5k Open Heat (11:00)

    Incl. $5.50 Fee & T-Shirt

    5k open obstacle race with 20-30 obstacles

    11:00 AM CDT

    $80.50

    Register

  • 15k Open Heat (11:00)

    Incl. $6.40 Fee & T-Shirt

    15k open obstacle race with 20-30 obstacles

    11:00 AM CDT

    $96.40

    Register

  • 5k Open Heat (11:15)

    Incl. $5.50 Fee & T-Shirt

    5k open obstacle race with 20-30 obstacles

    11:15 AM CDT

    $80.50

    Register

  • 15k Open Heat (11:15)

    Incl. $6.40 Fee & T-Shirt

    15k open obstacle race with 20-30 obstacles

    11:15 AM CDT

    $96.40

    Register

  • 5k Open Heat (11:30)

    Incl. $5.50 Fee & T-Shirt

    5k open obstacle race with 20-30 obstacles

    11:30 AM CDT

    $80.50

    Register

  • 15k Open Heat (11:30)

    Incl. $6.40 Fee & T-Shirt

    15k open obstacle race with 20-30 obstacles

    11:30 AM CDT

    $96.40

    Register

  • 5k Open Heat (11:45)

    Incl. $5.50 Fee & T-Shirt

    5k open obstacle race with 20-30 obstacles

    11:45 AM CDT

    $80.50

    Register

  • 15k Open Heat (11:45)

    Incl. $6.40 Fee & T-Shirt

    15k open obstacle race with 20-30 obstacles

    11:45 AM CDT

    $96.40

    Register

  • 5k Open Heat (12:00)

    Incl. $5.50 Fee & T-Shirt

    5k open obstacle race with 20-30 obstacles

    12:00 PM CDT

    $80.50

    Register

  • 15k Open Heat (12:00)

    Incl. $6.40 Fee & T-Shirt

    15k open obstacle race with 20-30 obstacles

    12:00 PM CDT

    $96.40

    Register

  • 5k Open Heat (12:15)

    Incl. $5.50 Fee & T-Shirt

    5k open obstacle race with 20-30 obstacles

    12:15 PM CDT

    $80.50

    Register

  • 15k Open Heat (12:15)

    Incl. $6.40 Fee & T-Shirt

    15k open obstacle race with 20-30 obstacles

    12:15 PM CDT

    $96.40

    Register

  • 5k Open Heat (12:30)

    Incl. $5.50 Fee & T-Shirt

    5k open obstacle race with 20-30 obstacles

    12:30 PM CDT

    $80.50

    Register

  • 15k Open Heat (12:30)

    Incl. $6.40 Fee & T-Shirt

    15k open obstacle race with 20-30 obstacles

    12:30 PM CDT

    $96.40

    Register

  • 5k Open Heat (12:45)

    Incl. $5.50 Fee & T-Shirt

    5k open obstacle race with 20-30 obstacles

    12:45 PM CDT

    $80.50

    Register

  • 15k Open Heat (12:45)

    Incl. $6.40 Fee & T-Shirt

    15k open obstacle race with 20-30 obstacles

    12:45 PM CDT

    $96.40

    Register

  • 5k Open Heat (1:00)

    Incl. $5.50 Fee & T-Shirt

    5k open obstacle race with 20-30 obstacles

    1:00 PM CDT

    $80.50

    Register

  • 15k Open Heat (1:00)

    Incl. $6.40 Fee & T-Shirt

    15k open obstacle race with 20-30 obstacles

    1:00 PM CDT

    $96.40

    Register

  • Elite Heat 15k ( 8:30)

    Incl. $7.00 Fee & T-Shirt

    15k Competitive Heat with 30-35 obstacles.

    8:30 AM CDT

    $107.00

    Register

  • 5k Open Heat (8:45)

    Incl. $5.50 Fee & T-Shirt

    5k open obstacle race with 20-30 obstacles

    8:45 AM CDT

    $80.50

    Register

Organiser's description

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 15k competitive (elite) and 50k King Arthur's Challenge 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. We also offer an all ages Family Frenzy 3k obstacle run for the entire clan! 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.

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Location

42w813 Reinking Rd., Pingree Grove, 60140, IL, United States

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