OCR OVERLOAD - April

🏃‍♂️ Race Overview

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.

⏰ Race Schedule

• Ninja Run: 50-yard timed run starts at 10:45 - 1:45.
• Top Runners: The top 10 runners go head to head for winning placements.
• 5-mile Trail Run/Walk: Starts at 1:15, mostly wooded with 2 water stops.

🇺🇸 National Anthem Tribute

I 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

• Time: Packet pickup will open at 7:15 a.m.
• Bibs: Athletes will receive their custom OCR OVERLOAD bib and timing strap.
• Strap Usage: The strap must be worn on your ankle throughout the race.

💧 Water Stations

• Location: Three water stations will be available on the course.
• Respect: Please throw your water bottle in the garbage can at the carry.

🏆 Elite Wave & Awards

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.

👕 Podium Opportunities

• 0-50 Elite Runners: 1st place - $200: 2nd place - $150: 3rd place - $100.
• 51-100 Elite Runners: 1st place - $400: 2nd place - $200: 3rd place - $150.
• Completion: 100% obstacle completion is required.

🎉 Open Wave Fun

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 obstacles because we are all there to play in the mud and have fun. There are no penalties for failing an obstacle.

🎽 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 Information

PARKING $10.00 Cash only at Venue !!

💪 Beneficial 2nd Lap

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.

🤝 Volunteer Opportunities

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.

📍 Race Location

Join us at OCR OVERLOAD on April 18, 2026, at 3408 NW 166th Ave, Gainesville, FL.