Race reports and travel stories
Travel, course, obstacles, organisation, tips: first-hand race reports help you pick your next obstacle race or HYROX event.
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Race reports are at the heart of the OCR Guide community: runners share, first hand, what an obstacle race or HYROX event was actually like, beyond the organiser’s announcement. If you are deciding on your next race, you get honest impressions here rather than marketing copy.
What makes a good report
A useful report covers travel and how check-in worked on site, gives an impression of the course and terrain, and mentions specific obstacles worth remembering. It also includes an honest view of the organisation: parking, start waves, food and drink, changing facilities. Readers benefit most from concrete tips, whether about gear, arrival time or particular features of the course.
How to write a report
You need a free account to submit your own report. A step-by-step guide with notes on photos is available under write a report. Every report is checked by our editorial team before publication, keeping the collection reliable and free of adverts.
Photos in your report
Your own photos make a report more vivid. Only upload images you hold the rights to, and get consent when anyone recognisable appears in them.
Why reports help other runners
Unlike an organiser’s announcement, a report describes what an event actually feels like: whether the course was fair or surprisingly demanding, how long the queues were at certain obstacles, or whether the trip was worth it. For new or lesser known events especially, these impressions are often the only reliable source beyond official marketing.
To write a report, create an account to get started. If you are still looking for the right event, browse reviews from other participants, or check the race calendar directly.
Frequently asked questions
What should a good race report include?
Travel and check-in, an impression of the course and obstacles, how the organisation worked on the day, and practical tips for others form the core of a useful report.
Do I need to have raced myself to write a report?
Yes, reports on OCR Guide come from people who actually took part in the event they describe.
How long until my report is visible?
Every submitted report is checked by our editorial team before it is published.