Obstacle Racing Confirmed at the Olympics
Obstacle Racers NZ
by Obstacle Racers NZ
5M ago
Obstacle Racing Announced for Olympic Inclusion It has been announced! Obstacle Course Racing is in the Olympics! It’s happening! After years of work from various sporting bodies, the International Olympic Committee Executive Board has accepted a proposal to include obstacle racing in the Olympics. Obstacle Racing will make its Olympic debut at the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, USA. Also accepted for Olympic inclusion are baseball/softball, cricket (T20), flag football, lacrosse (sixes), squash, and the re-inclusion of weightlifting. The obstacle race format will be a head-to-head, sho ..read more
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New Event Added: Wairua Warrior 2023
Obstacle Racers NZ
by Obstacle Racers NZ
10M ago
Wairua Warrior Added to ORNZ Race Calendar The Wairua Warrior takes place 3rd September in Nelson. Wairua Warrior is New Zealand’s premier Obstacle Course Race held in the picturesque Nelson-Tasman region. It’s known for its unique challenges and thrilling obstacles that test the endurance, strength, and agility of participants. The event is suitable for both novice and experienced OCR athletes alike, and will also feature a course suitable for mini warriors. See race listing Visit official event website Visit the ORNZ race calendar for a full list of upcoming obstacle race ..read more
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New Event Added: Bay of Islands Beast 2023
Obstacle Racers NZ
by Obstacle Racers NZ
1y ago
Bay of Islands Beast Added to ORNZ Race Calendar The Bay of Islands Beast takes place 26th August in Northland. The course encompasses some steep hills, uneven terrain, mud and a whole lot of fun. The event attracts a diverse range of participants from all walks of life, cultures and ages attracting around 1000 participants annually. Are you in? See race listing Visit official event website Visit the ORNZ race calendar for a full list of upcoming obstacle races and mud runs in New Zealand. The post New Event Added: Bay of Islands Beast 2023 appeared first on Obstacle Racers NZ ..read more
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Podcast Ep 19: Ultimate Athlete Mt Maunganui 2022 Special
Obstacle Racers NZ
by Obstacle Racers NZ
1y ago
We celebrate one year of podcasting! In this special episode we celebrate one year of podcasting! Join us – with not 1 but 8 guests! – as we talk about Ultimate Athlete at Mt Maunganui 2022. We talk with: Event Organisers Gavin and Joss Julian Oakley – 1st elite male Michael Voss – 2nd elite male Ben Hennessy – 3rd elite male Deb Fuller – 1st elite female Maria Bentley – 2nd elite female You’ll also hear the third and final interview with James Bell-Booth, the co-founder and CEO of Earshots. Thanks to Earshots for sponsoring the podcast. For 10% off you can use code ‘NZOCR’ at Earshots. Lis ..read more
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Podcast Ep 17: Nicola Reynolds
Obstacle Racers NZ
by Obstacle Racers NZ
1y ago
Interview with Nicola Reynolds Nicola Reynolds has raced in three 24-hour World’s Toughest Mudders, and many other endurance races. We find out about some of the accomplishments this down-to-earth kiwi has achieved. In the news we cover the results from Ultimate Athlete Mt Maunganui. We also listen to the first part of an interview with James Bell-Booth, the co-founder and CEO of Earshots. Thank you to Earshots for sponsoring this episode. Use code NZOCR for 10% off. Listen Now You can also listen on: Anchor Spotify Apple Stitcher iHeart YouTube Links News Ultimate Athlete Mt Maunganui 20 ..read more
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Save 10% Off Earshots
Obstacle Racers NZ
by Obstacle Racers NZ
2y ago
We’re very excited to welcome Earshots as a sponsor of the Obstacle Racers NZ podcast. With the Obstacle Racers NZ podcast, if we’re going to get a sponsor onboard, we decided we want a product sponsor that works well for obstacle sports. So, we’re very excited to welcome Earshots as a sponsor of the podcast! Earshots are an innovation in earphone design to solve your problem of earphones falling out, dislodging or slipping out of place while you’re moving. They’re designed for active activities such as running, riding, or obstacle racing. They’re wireless earphones featuring a magnetic clip ..read more
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Podcast Ep 15: Gavin and Jocelin – Ultimate Athlete Event Organisers
Obstacle Racers NZ
by Obstacle Racers NZ
2y ago
Interview with Gavin and Jocelin – Ultimate Athlete Event Organisers We talk with Gav and Joss, the couple behind the Ultimate Athlete series! They tell us about a new obstacle, course changes for Mt Maunganui, course info for Orewa, and much more! This episode we’re very excited to welcome EarShots as the show’s sponsor! Use code NZOCR for 10% off at www.earshots.com Listen Now You can also listen on: Anchor Spotify Apple Stitcher iHeart YouTube Links News Watch the Spartan Games Where to follow Ultimate Athlete Ultimate Athlete website Ultimate Athlete on instagram Ultimate Athlete on ..read more
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New Series Added: Muddy Good Run 2022
Obstacle Racers NZ
by Max Bell
2y ago
The Muddy Good Run Series Added to ORNZ Race Calendar The Muddy Good Run takes place 27 March and 25 September 2022. All competitors will run, walk, crawl, climb, slide around the park and finish a different colour than you started.  Throughout the event you will be going over and under certain obstacles, up man made obstacles, slide down obstacles through water/mud, to the finish line taking in some of this magic. Muddy Good Run – Christchurch – 27 March Muddy Good Run – Rangiora – 25 September Visit official event website Visit the ORNZ race calendar for a full lis ..read more
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Tough Guy and Gal Series Celebrates 20th Anniversary
Obstacle Racers NZ
by Max Bell
2y ago
The Tough Guy and Gal Series Turns 20 New Zealand’s original mud run series, the Tough Guy and Gal Challenge is celebrating some major milestones this year. The Tough Guy and Gal Challenge events are celebrating their 20th anniversary, while the Secondary School Tough Guy and Gal Challenge events are celebrating their 10th anniversary! The series draws around 20,000 participants annually. To celebrate, Event Promotions is offering both special finisher medals and a chance to enter events at a discounted opening special rate. Event Promotions released the following information, 2022 is a big ..read more
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Podcast Ep 11: Matt Ansley
Obstacle Racers NZ
by Max Bell
2y ago
Interview with Matt Ansley In this episode we sit down with Matt Ansley. Between 2013 and 2018 Matt became an OCR legend, completing 33 laps of standard Tough Mudders, 1 Tougher Mudder, 2 Toughest Mudders, 4 World’s Toughest Mudders, 4 Spartan Sprints, 3 Spartan Supers, 1 Spartan Beast, and 6 Spartan Ultras, as well as local OCR races. Matt was also pursuing mini golf and is now the President of the NZ Minigolf Federation. In the news we cover reaching 10 episodes and 500 total listens. Thank you to our listeners! Listen Now You can also listen on: Anchor Spotify Apple Stitcher iHeart YouTu ..read more
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