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Find Somewhere to Train OCR
The Obstacle Course Racing Association of Ireland (OCRA ÉIREANN) wants to make it easier for people to find facilities where they can train for obstacle racing.
OCR training can involve a combination of running, strength, grip, climbing, balance, carries and technical obstacle skills.
Having access to purpose-built obstacles can make a major difference when preparing for an OCR event or developing more advanced obstacle technique.
OCR Training Facilities
OCR training can take place in a variety of environments.
Facilities may include:
- Dedicated OCR gyms
- Outdoor obstacle training facilities
- Adventure centres
- Fitness facilities with OCR equipment
- Ninja or obstacle training centres
- Club-operated training facilities
- Temporary or seasonal OCR training venues
Find a Training Facility
The OCRA Gym and Training Facility Directory is intended to help athletes discover suitable places to train across Ireland.
Listings may include:
- Facility name
- Location
- Type of facility
- Available obstacles
- Indoor or outdoor training
- Adult sessions
- Youth sessions, where available
- Open training availability
- Coaching availability
- Website
- Contact information
- Social media
Training for Your First OCR
You do not need access to every possible obstacle before entering your first OCR event.
General running, strength and fitness training can provide a strong foundation.
However, training on common OCR obstacles can help you become more comfortable with:
- Hanging and traversing
- Monkey bars
- Rigs
- Rope climbing
- Walls
- Carries
- Balance obstacles
- Grip-based challenges
Competitive Training
Athletes preparing for competitive OCR may benefit from facilities that allow more specific training for technical obstacle racing.
Depending on the discipline, this may include preparation for:
- 100m
- 400m
- Short Course
- Standard Course
- Qualification events
- National Championships
- International competition
Own or Operate an OCR Facility?
If you operate a gym or training facility in Ireland that provides suitable obstacle training, you can apply to have your facility listed in the OCRA directory.
OCRA wants to build stronger connections between training facilities, clubs, coaches, athletes and race organisers throughout Ireland.