The Black Gold Brute Obstacle Course Race is an annual event in Drayton Valley, Alberta, featuring up to 35 obstacles over distances of 4 km, 8 km, and 10+ km. It caters to both seasoned racers and first-timers, offering a challenging yet accessible experience. The 2025 race marks the third year of the event.

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Participants can choose their race length during the course, tackling obstacles such as jumping, crawling, hanging, swinging, balancing, climbing, and carrying. Unique chance-based obstacles are also featured. The event includes competitive and open heats as well as a new team heat requiring teams of five to complete all obstacles together with special team-oriented challenges.

* Mixed terrain racecourse featuring natural and man-made obstacles * Distances offered: 4 km, 8 km, and up to 10+ km * Competitive and open heat formats * Team heat requires teams of five to complete all obstacles together

• Up to 35 varied obstacles including jumping, crawling, hanging, swinging, balancing, climbing, and carrying
• Unique chance-based obstacles for extra challenge
• Competitive heat with obstacle penalties and prizes for top finishers
• New team heat for groups of five with team-oriented challenges
• Open to participants aged 5 and up, with guardian accompaniment for younger runners