Okanagan Warriors Adventure

07/28/2026

New episode, enjoy !

Whether you're preparing for your first obstacle course race or loo...

07/27/2026

Because its better when we race all together 👏🏻

Photo credit: Lionel Trudel

07/20/2026

Life is the ultimate obstacle course.

Every challenge demands something different. Sometimes it's strength. Sometimes it's courage. But often, it's finding the right balance.

Just like on the course, rushing isn't always the answer. Stay focused, adjust your footing, trust yourself, and keep moving forward. Every obstacle life throws at you is another opportunity to grow stronger.

Find your balance. Face the obstacle. Keep moving.

Marcia Ocr
Photo credit: Thomas Marjoribanks Photography

07/14/2026

One week later, the memories are still fresh. The first edition of the Western Canada OCR Open was everything we hoped for and more.

A weekend filled with challenges, obstacles, teamwork, determination, and a community of racers pushing their limits at Okanagan Warriors Adventure.

From the first athlete on the start line to the last one crossing the finish line, every moment represented what OCR is all about: embracing the unknown, overcoming obstacles, and proving to yourself that you can do more.

We learned a lot, we grew, and we are already working on making the 2027 edition bigger, better, and even more memorable.

A massive thank you to all racers, volunteers, sponsors, partners, and everyone who believed in this first chapter. Without you, the WCOO would not exist.

This is only the beginning.
See you July 3–4, 2027 for the next chapter of the Western Canada OCR Open.

Image credit: Lionel Trudel

07/10/2026

Gratitude 🙏🏼

It has been a week since the first edition of the Western Canada OCR Open, and I (Jeff) still can't express how grateful and proud I am.

Throughout my life, I've always pushed my limits, physically, mentally, and through the challenges of building a business. But one thing I've learned is that while you can achieve a lot on your own, the best things are built with others.

This was my first time being a Race Director and organizing an event of this scale (with the incredible support of Tom Petryshen from Obstacle Sports Canada). With nearly 200 racers and volunteers, there were many moments before and during, when I wondered, "What am I doing?".

When you organize an event like this, you carry more than logistics. You carry people's trust. Their time. Their energy. Your reputation is on the line, and all you hope is that everyone leaves feeling it was worth it. (I mean, some people crossed canada to come and race!).

Thankfully... they did.

You can never please everyone, but the feedback from racers, volunteers, and sponsors has been overwhelming. The Western Canada OCR Open has already become a must-do event for many in 2027, and that means more than I can put into words.

What made me the proudest wasn't the race itself, it was the community.

Over and over, people told me they felt welcomed. They felt connected. They felt part of something bigger. In a world where genuine communities are becoming rare, that is probably the greatest compliment we could receive.

I always tell people during our bootcamps and team-building events:

"Alone you go faster. Together you go further."

Last weekend, I didn't just say those words, I lived them.

This picture represents exactly that. Racers and volunteers depend on each other. One cannot exist without the other. Both matter. Both make the experience possible.

To every volunteer, racer, sponsor, spectator, and supporter: thank you for believing in this vision.

The OCR community is back in the Okanagan... and we're just getting started.

See you next year, or even better, at Okanagan Warriors Adventure before then.

Jeff

Picture Credit: Thomas Marjoribanks Photography

07/10/2026

Finally they here early!

The pictures from the WCOO 2026 are now available :

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1kotAbBMqD5dq1mzihHj7ct6FBMh73taZ

Participants will receive the link by email as well.

07/09/2026

🏆 Western Canada OCR Open Results Are In! 🏆

The official results are now available on our webpage!

Congratulations to all athletes who stepped onto the course and gave everything they had. From the first obstacle to the finish line, every participant showed determination, resilience, and the true spirit of OCR. 💪🔥

Check out the Top 3 finishers from each race by gender and celebrate the incredible performances from this year’s event.

Thank you to everyone who raced, volunteered, supported, and helped make the Western Canada OCR Open a success.

We’ll see you next year on July 3rd & 4th, 2027 for even more challenges, obstacles, and unforgettable moments!

Shoot-out to all our sponsors and partners (Give them a follow and thank you):

Fitset Ninja Kelowna
CORFit
Hoodoo Adventure Company
MLK Abilities
Canadian Ski Patrol - South Okanagan Boundary Zone
Dylan Lowry/Barb Bisang
Pentathlon Canada
Domino's Penticton.
Ramada by Wyndham
Ooolala
Wentworth Music Penticton
Crossfit Penticton
Visit Penticton
Nature's Fare Markets
Safeway
To Dolly, Josephine, Niomie Kruger and Tony

And our proud Ambassadors:

Kim Lebrun
Coach Ash
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ObstacleCourseRacing

07/08/2026

Official times are now available on the webpage, click and download the list.

Thanks again for participating!

The Western Canada OCR Open is an obstacle course race designed for all fitness levels. Combining endurance, strength, and technics.