what is lab?

lab is a program where we experiment on obstacle builds & course formats.

why?

to keep obstacle course racing relevant & practicable.

Who?

anyone keen on trying out new obstacles and formats.

UPCOMING SESSION . . .

9 AUG 2025 , 0900hrs

  • 6-round circuit of 60m, with 7 obstacles in total.

  • 3 rounds of 1000m with up to 3 obstacles per round

  • To run the course(s) as a competitive athlete and provide feedback on course flow, obstacle rating, feasibility and race-experience.

  • To run the course(s) as a casual participant and provide feedback on course flow, obstacle rating, feasibility and race-experience.

to be evaluated

  • Boulder up a 45º incline and slide down the other side.

  • Toss a weighted bag over a scaffold ladder.
    Climb over the top of the ladder.
    Toss the weighted bag back over the ladder.

  • Traverse a graduated set of bars:
    - Cannot hit ground between the white lines.
    - Must connect to the last bar.

  • Carry an Atlas stone across distance and back.

  • Traverse an arching rings rig

  • Casual Participant - clear the Hurdle
    Competitive - clear the Steeple

  • Climb up and over a 1.75m wall.

obstacles