OCR OVERLOAD - October

Saturday, October 4, 2025 Past event

12:30 AM EDT

Gainesville, Florida

$22.20–$1,041.00 · 16 races

5 Mile

Event summary

Get ready for an exhilarating day of adventure at the OCR OVERLOAD event on Saturday, October 4, 2025, in Gainesville, Alachua! This thrilling obstacle course race features a challenging 4.3-mile course packed with over 23 obstacles, including a massive 140-foot finisher's rig that will test even the most seasoned athletes. Prepare to tackle mud pits, navigate through light swamps, and conquer rolling pine forests, all while enjoying new and exciting obstacles designed to elevate your experience this year.

Not just for adults, OCR OVERLOAD also includes a fun-filled 1.16-mile Kids Race, featuring age-appropriate challenges like low crawls, carries, and walls, ensuring a family-friendly atmosphere. While the adults can take part in a 5-mile trail run/walk starting at 1:15 PM, everyone is invited to enjoy the camaraderie and excitement of the day. With three water stations along the course, food vendors, and post-race celebrations featuring BBQ, beer, and wine, there’s plenty to enjoy after crossing that finish line. Don’t miss out on the chance to create unforgettable memories in Gainesville—mark your calendars for this epic event!

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Races

Elite Division

Incl. $6.40 Fee & T-Shirt

Elite Heat Awards for both men and women.*** Podium opportunities: 0-50 ELITE RUNNERS 1st place - $200 2nd place - $150 3rd place - $100 100% obstacle completion is required. Podium opportunities: 51- 100 ELITE RUNNERS 1st place - $400.00 2nd place - $200.00 3rd place - $150.00 100% obstacle completion is required. Men & Women kick off at 8:00am

8:00 AM EDT

$96.40

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8:30 Open Division

Incl. $4.90 Fee & T-Shirt

Just have fun and play. We are about having fun. Join us for an exciting day where we prioritize fun and exploring new experiences. Be sure to arrive at the starting area 15 minutes before start time. Don't forge,t PARKING IS $10 CASH ONLY PER VEHICLE

9:00 AM EDT

$69.90

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8:45 Open Division

Incl. $4.90 Fee & T-Shirt

Just have fun and play. We are about having fun. Join us for an exciting day where we prioritize fun and exploring new experiences. Be sure to arrive at the starting area 15 minutes before start time. Don't forget, PARKING IS $10 CASH ONLY PER VEHICLE

8:45 AM EDT

$69.90

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9:00 Open Division

Incl. $4.90 Fee & T-Shirt

Just have fun and play. We are about having fun. Join us for an exciting day where we prioritize fun and exploring new experiences. Be sure to arrive at the starting area 15 minutes before start time. Don't forget, PARKING IS $10 CASH ONLY PER VEHICLE

9:00 AM EDT

$69.90

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9:15 Open Division

Incl. $4.90 Fee & T-Shirt

Just have fun and play. We are about having fun. Join us for an exciting day where we prioritize fun and exploring new experiences. Be sure to arrive at the starting area 15 minutes before start time. Don't forget, the PARKING IS $10 CASH ONLY PER VEHICLE

8:45 AM EDT

$69.90

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9:30 Open Division

Incl. $4.90 Fee & T-Shirt

Just have fun and play. We are about having fun. Join us for an exciting day where we prioritize fun and exploring new experiences. Be sure to arrive at the starting area 15 minutes before start time. Don't forget, PARKING IS $10 CASH ONLY PER VEHICLE

9:30 AM EDT

$69.90

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9:45 Open Division

Incl. $4.90 Fee & T-Shirt

Just have fun and play. We are about having fun. Join us for an exciting day where we prioritize fun and exploring new experiences. Be sure to arrive at the starting area 15 minutes before start time. Don't forget, the PARKING IS $10 CASH ONLY PER VEHICLE

9:30 AM EDT

$69.90

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10:00 Open Division

Incl. $4.90 Fee & T-Shirt

Just have fun and play. We are about having fun. Join us for an exciting day where we prioritize fun and exploring new experiences. Be sure to arrive at the starting area 15 minutes before start time. Don't forge,t PARKING IS $10 CASH ONLY PER VEHICLE

9:45 AM EDT

$69.90

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kids Race 11:00 and 11:30

Incl. $2.20 Fee & T-Shirt

This is going to be a fun and wild race. 4-foot wall, 8-foot slip wall. 2 rigs. 3 carry's. low crawl. and more PARKING IS $10 CASH ONLY PER VEHICLE

11:00 AM EDT

$22.20

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5 mile Trail Run

Incl. $2.20 Fee

Show up, have fun, and relax. Please show up at the start line at 1:00 Just have fun run or walk We are about having fun. Join us for an exciting day where we prioritize fun and exploring new experiences. Be sure to arrive at the starting area 15 minutes before start time. Dont forget PARKING IS $10 CASH ONLY PER VEHICLE

1:15 PM EDT

$22.20

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Chainsaw Rick 2nd lap Benefit Heat With Mud Run Finder 60% of the Heat Proceeds go Directly to RICK!!

Incl. $4.90 Fee

This is a heat setup that benefits everyone by bringing them together to take on the course as a group, for a 2nd lap to show OCR love to a great individual who has done so many great things to help others, including me. A big thank you to the team at Mud run Finder for all the love and support in setting this great event up. Proceeds from this heat go directly to Rick. Letter from Chainsaw I didn't expect this would happen to me, but here I am. As I navigate through the medical system, is realize that health insurance does not cover all expenses. What's this co-pay about!?!?!? I thought I was covered, and now the stress from the financial burden is weighing on me. It is very hard for me to swallow my pride and ask for help. It's embarrassing enough just having cancer. You know I love to give, and I don't just give a little, I give fully and wholeheartedly!!!! From the Ninja competitions I've sponsored, but never boasted about, giving out race entries that I paid for, either by sweat or my own money, to the giveaways where I would pay for entire trips, to outta state events like OCRWC. Beyond that, I am very well known for giving enthusiastic encouragement and giving my time and energy to talk to new faces and to the ones I already know. Now I'm reaching out for your help. Any stress right now in my life is not helpful, and these newfound medical financial burdens are unfortunately causing stress in my life. So I ask you to open your heart and make a small sacrifice and donate to help me in my time of need. With Love, Rick

12:30 AM EDT

$69.90

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OCR FESTIVAL ARENA Sponsorship

Incl. $2.80 Fee

*Bring a 10x10 booth in our festival area to promote and sell your goods.

7:00 AM EDT

$32.80

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OCR OVERLOAD Banners and Booth Sponsorship

Incl. $8.50 Fee

*Have a booth in our festival area. *Start and Finisher Line Banners *Hyper link with Facebook and weblinks with all paid adds

7:00 AM EDT

$133.50

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OCR OVERLOADED Gold Sponsorship

Incl. $13.50 Fee

*2 2x6 Banners 1at start line and one at finish line. *Logo on Finisher Shirts. *Have a booth in our festival area. *Hyper link with Facebook and weblinks with all paid adds

7:00 AM EDT

$263.50

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OCR OVERLOADED PLATINUM Sponsorship

Incl. $26.00 Fee

*Advertise to our runners with a 4x6 banner on one of the big obstacles, With Videos on Facebook live during event. *2 2x6 Banners 1at start line and one at finish line. *Logo on Finisher Shirts. *Banner at entry gate. *Have a booth in our festival area. *Hyper link with Facebook and weblinks with all paid adds

7:00 AM EDT

$526.00

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OCR OVERLOADED MAIN Sponsor's

Incl. $41.00 Fee

Sponsorship Level: $1000.00 *Advertise to our runners with a 4x6 banner on one of the big obstacles, With Videos on Facebook live during event. *2 2x6 Banners at start line and 2 at the finish line. *Logo on Finisher Shirts. *Banner at entry gate. *Have a booth in our festival area. *Place inserts or swag in our race bags. *Hyper link with Facebook and weblinks with all paid adds *2x10 Banner at Finishers rig. *Adds with us on Facebook And More

7:00 AM EDT

$1,041.00

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Organiser's description

GET READY, GAINESVILLE, FL, FOR 4.3 MILE OCR with 23+ obstacles and the monster 140-foot finishers rig set in Gainesville Fl, only 40 minutes from Jacksonville. Your abilities will be tested as you encounter the massive mud holes and 140-foot-plus finisher rig. SOME COW PATTIES in the fields, light swamps, muddy streams, rolling pine forests, and NEW and exciting obstacles for 2025. This course will challenge even the experienced runners and set new standards of family fun. PARKING $10.00 Cash only at Venue !!

KIDS RACE. ADULTS ARE WELCOME TO RUN OR WALK WITH THE KIDS. THE KIDS' RACE WILL BE 1.16 MILES LONG AND WILL FEATURE 2 RIGS, INCLUDING A LOW CRAWL. 3 CARRYS, HOIST. 4 FOOT WALL, SLIP WALL, AND MORE,

5-MILE TRAIL RUN/WALK starts at 1:15. At the start line, It is going to be run in mostly wooded spots. 2 water stops will be on the course.

NATIONAL ANTHEMI request all first responders, law enforcement, the Department of Corrections, retired and active military personnel, and veterans to meet me at the flagpole at 7:55 and join me personally as we salute the flag for the national anthem.

PACKET PICKUP - Packet pickup will open at 7:15 a.m. Athletes will receive their custom OCR OVERLOAD bib and timing strap. This strap must be worn on your ankle throughout the race, but will be turned back in as soon as you cross the finish line. Or run the race Friday night ( just no fun rigs till Saturday)

WATER STATIONS - We will have three water stations on the course at the heavy carry obstacles. Please be very respectful of the property and throw your water bottle in the garbage can at the carry.

ELITE WAVE OBSTACLE COMPLETION & WRIST BANDS
Elite athletes must have 100% obstacle completion to be in the running for any points awarded to the Florida Championship Series in 2026. There is no limit to how many times you can do an obstacle before you choose to give up your band.

The rules of the low rigs.
Your feet cannot touch the ground. You can use the trusses during the transition points from one apparatus to the other.

There are no penalties for failing an obstacle. You must have 100% completion with your band. I suggest you take your time at the rigs and complete them. Because you never know, the person in front of you may not have the wristbands.

ELITE HEAT AWARDS FOR BOTH MEN AND WOMEN.

PODIUM OPPORTUNITIES: 0-50 ELITE RUNNERS
1st place - $200
2nd place - $150
3rd place - $100
100% obstacle completion is required.

PODIUM OPPORTUNITIES: 51- 100 ELITE RUNNERS
1st place - $400.00
2nd place - $200.00
3rd place - $150.00
100% obstacle completion is required.

OPEN WAVE
RULES: Go out, have fun, and enjoy yourself. The volunteers will be out there to help you along the way. Do not worry about failing and obstacles because we are all there to play in the mud and have fun. There are no penalties for failing an obstacle. No Burpees, no penalty labs or anything like that. OCR OVERLOAD aims to get people and families out to enjoy themselves. We have several signature obstacles as well as base obstacles for everyone to try and enjoy.

T-SHIRTS & MEDALS - Race Swag will be available for pickup as you complete the race at the finish line.

SHOWERS - There is a nice water hose station ready.

BBQ, BEER, AND WINE- We have a local food vendor company that will be on site. We have a finisher beer and wine for everybody who is over the age of 21. And we have plenty for everyone.

PARKING $10.00 CASH ONLY AT VENUE !!

PLEASE DON'T FORGET ABOUT THE 2ND LAP RUN/WALK BENEFIT FOR CHAIN SAW RICK

This is a discounted benefit lap with proceeds going to help Rick, an amazing man who has helped so many people on and off the trails. Please click the link for more info and the discount code.

OCR FESTIVAL ARENA
Sponsorship Level: $30
*Bring a 10x10 booth in our festival area to promote and sell your goods.

*Place inserts or swag in our race bags.

OCR OVERLOAD BANNERS AND BOOTH
Sponsorship Level: $125.00
*Start and Finisher Line Banners

*Have a booth in our festival area.

*Place inserts or swag in our race bags.

*Hyper link with Facebook and weblinks with all paid adds

OCR OVERLOADED GOLD
Sponsorship Level: $250.00

*2 2x6 Banners at start line and 2 at the finish line.

*Logo on Finisher Shirts.

*Have a booth in our festival area.

*Place inserts or swag in our race bags.

*Hyper link with Facebook and weblinks with all paid adds

OCR OVERLOADED PLATINUM SPONSORSHIP

Sponsorship Level: $500.00

*Advertise to our runners with a 4x6 banner on one of the big obstacles, With Videos on Facebook live during event.

*2 2x6 Banners at start line and 2 at the finish line.

*Logo on Finisher Shirts.

*Banner at entry gate.

*Have a booth in our festival area.

*Place inserts or swag in our race bags.

*Hyper link with Facebook and weblinks with all paid adds

OCR OVERLOADED MAIN SPONSOR'S

Sponsorship Level: $1000.00

*Advertise to our runners with a 4x6 banner on one of the big obstacles, With Videos on Facebook live during event.

*2 2x6 Banners at start line and 2 at the finish line.

*Logo on Finisher Shirts.

*Banner at entry gate.

*Have a booth in our festival area.

*Place inserts or swag in our race bags.

*Hyper link with Facebook and weblinks with all paid adds

*2x10 Banner at Finishers rig.

*Adds with us on Facebook

VOLUNTEER RACE

WE NEED VOLUNTEERS AT EACH RACE, 30 OF THEM, YES, 30. WE DISCOUNT THE RACE DOWN TO $2.00, WHICH IS THE COST TO RACE AFTER YOU VOLUNTEER. OR WE CAN DONATE $40.00 TO ANY GROUP OR CHARITY WITHIN 7 DAYS OF YOUR VOLUNTEER SERVICE. VOLUNTEER HOURS IS SIMPLE 4 HOUR BLOCKS.