How much time do obstacles add to an OCR finish time?

Each obstacle typically adds 30 seconds to 3 minutes depending on type. A Spartan Sprint (8 km, 20 obstacles) adds roughly 15–25 minutes of obstacle time for a proficient athlete. Failure penalties (burpees) add 5–8 minutes per failed obstacle.

What fitness test best predicts OCR performance?

A combination of 5K run time (60% weighting) and dead hang time (25% weighting) predicts finishing time within ±8% for most athletes. Grip strength is the single most important upper body metric for obstacle courses.

Obstacle Course Time Predictor

Predict finish time for obstacle course races (Spartan, Tough Mudder, OCR) based on 5K run time, grip strength, and obstacle-type proficiency.

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