Highlander Assault Obstacle Race

  • Date Sat 15th August 2026
  • Time 2:00AM CDT
  • Location Mchenry, Illinois
  • Price $43.40 - $101.70
  • Races 39 races
  • Distances 5km

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Event summary

Get ready for an action-packed day at the Highlander Assault Obstacle Race, taking place on Saturday, August 15, 2026, in the scenic location of McHenry! This award-winning event, celebrated as the People's Choice for the World's Best Small Obstacle Race Series, offers a thrilling experience for participants of all skill levels. Whether you choose the open 5k or 15k options, or opt for the competitive elite heats, you're in for a challenge that includes everything from technical monkey bars to atlas stone carries, all infused with a Scottish Highlander theme.

But that's not all! For those looking for a unique nighttime adventure, join us for the DARK AGES NIGHT OBSTACLE RACE, featuring a torch-lit 5k course with illuminated obstacles and bonfires. Feeling brave? The HAUNTED HIGHLANDER TRAIL RUN promises an immersive experience with live actors and Halloween-themed scenes. All finishers will receive a medal and a t-shirt to commemorate their achievement. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable day of fun, camaraderie, and adrenaline!

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 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!

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.

Races

  • 5k Elite Heat

    Incl. $5.80 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 15th August 2026 (7:00AM CDT)

    $85.80

    5k competitive obstacle race with 20-30 obstacles.
  • 15k Endurance Heat

    Incl. $6.70 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 15th August 2026 (7:30AM CDT)

    $101.70

    15k competitive obstacle race with 20-30 obstacles.
  • 5k Open Heat (7:45)

    Incl. $5.20 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 15th August 2026 (7:45AM CDT)

    $75.20

    5k open obstacle race with 20-30 obstacles.
  • 15k Open Heat (7:45)

    Incl. $6.10 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 15th August 2026 (7:45AM CDT)

    $91.10

    15k open obstacle race with 20-30 obstacles
  • 5k Open Heat (8:00)

    Incl. $5.20 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 15th August 2026 (8:00AM CDT)

    $75.20

    5k open obstacle race with 20-30 obstacles
  • 15k Open Heat (8:00)

    Incl. $6.10 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 15th August 2026 (8:00AM CDT)

    $91.10

    15k open obstacle race with 20-30 obstacles
  • 5k Open Heat (8:15)

    Incl. $5.20 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 15th August 2026 (8:15AM CDT)

    $75.20

    5k open obstacle race with 20-30 obstacles
  • 15k Open Heat (8:15)

    Incl. $6.10 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 15th August 2026 (8:15AM CDT)

    $91.10

    15k open obstacle race with 20-30 obstacles
  • 5k Open Heat (8:30)

    Incl. $5.20 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 15th August 2026 (8:30AM CDT)

    $75.20

    5k open obstacle race with 20-30 obstacles
  • 15k Open Heat (8:30)

    Incl. $6.10 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 15th August 2026 (8:30AM CDT)

    $91.10

    15k open obstacle race with 20-30 obstacles
  • 5k Open Heat (8:45)

    Incl. $5.20 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 15th August 2026 (8:45AM CDT)

    $75.20

    5k open obstacle race with 20-30 obstacles
  • 15k Open Heat (8:45)

    Incl. $6.10 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 15th August 2026 (8:45AM CDT)

    $91.10

    15k open obstacle race with 20-30 obstacles
  • 5k Hero Heat (9:00)

    Incl. $4.60 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 15th August 2026 (9:00AM CDT)

    $64.60

    5k open obstacle race with 20-30 obstacles for First Responders, Military, and Veterans
  • 15k Hero Heat (9:00)

    Incl. $5.50 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 15th August 2026 (9:00AM CDT)

    $80.50

    15k open obstacle race with 20-30 obstacles for First Responders, Military, and Veterans
  • 5k Open Heat (9:15)

    Incl. $5.20 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 15th August 2026 (9:15AM CDT)

    $75.20

    5k open obstacle race with 20-30 obstacles
  • 15k Open Heat (9:15)

    Incl. $6.10 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 15th August 2026 (9:15AM CDT)

    $91.10

    15k open obstacle race with 20-30 obstacles
  • 5k Open Heat (9:30)

    Incl. $5.20 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 15th August 2026 (9:30AM CDT)

    $75.20

    5k open obstacle race with 20-30 obstacles
  • 15k Open Heat (9:30)

    Incl. $6.10 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 15th August 2026 (9:30AM CDT)

    $91.10

    15k open obstacle race with 20-30 obstacles
  • 5k Open Heat (9:45)

    Incl. $5.20 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 15th August 2026 (9:45AM CDT)

    $75.20

    5k open obstacle race with 20-30 obstacles
  • 15k Open Heat (9:45)

    Incl. $6.10 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 15th August 2026 (9:45AM CDT)

    $91.10

    15k open obstacle race with 20-30 obstacles
  • 5k Open Heat (10:00)

    Incl. $5.20 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 15th August 2026 (10:00AM CDT)

    $75.20

    5k open obstacle race with 20-30 obstacles
  • 15k Open Heat (10:00)

    Incl. $6.10 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 15th August 2026 (10:00AM CDT)

    $91.10

    15k open obstacle race with 20-30 obstacles
  • 5k Open Heat (10:15)

    Incl. $5.20 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 15th August 2026 (10:15AM CDT)

    $75.20

    5k open obstacle race with 20-30 obstacles
  • 15k Open Heat (10:15)

    Incl. $6.10 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 15th August 2026 (10:15AM CDT)

    $91.10

    15k open obstacle race with 20-30 obstacles
  • 5k Open Heat (10:30)

    Incl. $5.20 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 15th August 2026 (10:30AM CDT)

    $75.20

    5k open obstacle race with 20-30 obstacles
  • 15k Open Heat (10:30)

    Incl. $6.10 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 15th August 2026 (10:30AM CDT)

    $91.10

    15k open obstacle race with 20-30 obstacles
  • 5k Open Heat (10:45)

    Incl. $5.20 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 15th August 2026 (10:45AM CDT)

    $75.20

    5k open obstacle race with 20-30 obstacles
  • 15k Open Heat (10:45)

    Incl. $6.10 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 15th August 2026 (10:45AM CDT)

    $91.10

    15k open obstacle race with 20-30 obstacles
  • 5k Open Heat (11:00)

    Incl. $5.20 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 15th August 2026 (11:00AM CDT)

    $75.20

    5k open obstacle race with 20-30 obstacles
  • 15k Open Heat (11:00)

    Incl. $6.10 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 15th August 2026 (11:00AM CDT)

    $91.10

    15k open obstacle race with 20-30 obstacles
  • 5k Open Heat (11:15)

    Incl. $5.20 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 15th August 2026 (11:15AM CDT)

    $75.20

    5k open obstacle race with 20-30 obstacles
  • 15k Open Heat (11:15)

    Incl. $6.10 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 15th August 2026 (11:15AM CDT)

    $91.10

    15k open obstacle race with 20-30 obstacles
  • 5k Open Heat (11:30)

    Incl. $5.20 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 15th August 2026 (11:30AM CDT)

    $75.20

    5k open obstacle race with 20-30 obstacles
  • 15k Open Heat (11:30)

    Incl. $6.10 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 15th August 2026 (11:30AM CDT)

    $91.10

    15k open obstacle race with 20-30 obstacles
  • 5k Open Heat (11:45)

    Incl. $5.20 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 15th August 2026 (11:45AM CDT)

    $75.20

    5k open obstacle race with 20-30 obstacles
  • 15k Open Heat (11:45)

    Incl. $6.10 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 15th August 2026 (11:45AM CDT)

    $91.10

    15k open obstacle race with 20-30 obstacles
  • 5k Open Heat (12:00)

    Incl. $5.20 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 15th August 2026 (12:00PM CDT)

    $75.20

    5k open obstacle race with 20-30 obstacles
  • 15k Open Heat (12:00)

    Incl. $6.10 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 15th August 2026 (12:00PM CDT)

    $91.10

    15k open obstacle race with 20-30 obstacles
  • Family Frenzy 3k (2:00)

    Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 15th August 2026 (2:00AM CDT)

    $43.40

    3k open family friendly obstacle race with 12-15 obstacles

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1911 W. Fernview Ln., Mchenry, 60051, IL, United States

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