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
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6-round circuit of 60m, with 7 obstacles in total.
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3 rounds of 1000m with up to 3 obstacles per round
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To run the course(s) as a competitive athlete and provide feedback on course flow, obstacle rating, feasibility and race-experience.
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To run the course(s) as a casual participant and provide feedback on course flow, obstacle rating, feasibility and race-experience.
to be evaluated
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Boulder up a 45º incline and slide down the other side.
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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.
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Traverse an arching rings rig
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Casual Participant - clear the Hurdle
Competitive - clear the Steeple -
Climb up and over a 1.75m wall.