BLACK GOLD BRUTE OBSTACLE COURSE RACE 2025

This page is kept as a past race archive for the Jul 5, 2025 edition in Drayton Valley, Alberta. Use the links below to find upcoming races in the same area or distance category.

The Black Gold Brute Obstacle Course Race is an annual event in Drayton Valley, Alberta, featuring up to 35 obstacles over distances of 4 km, 8 km, and 10+ km. It caters to both seasoned racers and first-timers, offering a challenging yet accessible experience. The 2025 race marks the third year of the event.

Participants can choose their race length during the course, tackling obstacles such as jumping, crawling, hanging, swinging, balancing, climbing, and carrying. Unique chance-based obstacles are also featured. The event includes competitive and open heats as well as a new team heat requiring teams of five to complete all obstacles together with special team-oriented challenges.

* Mixed terrain racecourse featuring natural and man-made obstacles * Distances offered: 4 km, 8 km, and up to 10+ km * Competitive and open heat formats * Team heat requires teams of five to complete all obstacles together

• Up to 35 varied obstacles including jumping, crawling, hanging, swinging, balancing, climbing, and carrying
• Unique chance-based obstacles for extra challenge
• Competitive heat with obstacle penalties and prizes for top finishers
• New team heat for groups of five with team-oriented challenges
• Open to participants aged 5 and up, with guardian accompaniment for younger runners