Okanagan Warriors Adventure

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How to Become Obstacle Course Race Ready | EP-24 Whether you're preparing for your first obstacle course race or loo...

Because its better when we race all together 👏🏻

Photo credit: Lionel Trudel

Life is the ultimate obstacle course.

Every challenge demands something different. Sometimes it's strength. Sometimes it's courage. But often, it's finding the right balance.

Just like on the course, rushing isn't always the answer. Stay focused, adjust your footing, trust yourself, and keep moving forward. Every obstacle life throws at you is another opportunity to grow stronger.

Find your balance. Face the obstacle. Keep moving.

Marcia Ocr
Photo credit: Thomas Marjoribanks Photography

Gratitude 🙏🏼

It has been a week since the first edition of the Western Canada OCR Open, and I (Jeff) still can't express how grateful and proud I am.

Throughout my life, I've always pushed my limits, physically, mentally, and through the challenges of building a business. But one thing I've learned is that while you can achieve a lot on your own, the best things are built with others.

This was my first time being a Race Director and organizing an event of this scale (with the incredible support of Tom Petryshen from Obstacle Sports Canada). With nearly 200 racers and volunteers, there were many moments before and during, when I wondered, "What am I doing?".

When you organize an event like this, you carry more than logistics. You carry people's trust. Their time. Their energy. Your reputation is on the line, and all you hope is that everyone leaves feeling it was worth it. (I mean, some people crossed canada to come and race!).

Thankfully... they did.

You can never please everyone, but the feedback from racers, volunteers, and sponsors has been overwhelming. The Western Canada OCR Open has already become a must-do event for many in 2027, and that means more than I can put into words.

What made me the proudest wasn't the race itself, it was the community.

Over and over, people told me they felt welcomed. They felt connected. They felt part of something bigger. In a world where genuine communities are becoming rare, that is probably the greatest compliment we could receive.

I always tell people during our bootcamps and team-building events:

"Alone you go faster. Together you go further."

Last weekend, I didn't just say those words, I lived them.

This picture represents exactly that. Racers and volunteers depend on each other. One cannot exist without the other. Both matter. Both make the experience possible.

To every volunteer, racer, sponsor, spectator, and supporter: thank you for believing in this vision.

The OCR community is back in the Okanagan... and we're just getting started.

See you next year, or even better, at Okanagan Warriors Adventure before then.

Jeff

Picture Credit: Thomas Marjoribanks Photography

Finally they here early!

The pictures from the WCOO 2026 are now available :

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1kotAbBMqD5dq1mzihHj7ct6FBMh73taZ

Participants will receive the link by email as well.

Okanagan Warriors Adventure - Google Drive

🏆 Western Canada OCR Open Results Are In! 🏆

The official results are now available on our webpage!

Congratulations to all athletes who stepped onto the course and gave everything they had. From the first obstacle to the finish line, every participant showed determination, resilience, and the true spirit of OCR. 💪🔥

Check out the Top 3 finishers from each race by gender and celebrate the incredible performances from this year’s event.

Thank you to everyone who raced, volunteered, supported, and helped make the Western Canada OCR Open a success.

We’ll see you next year on July 3rd & 4th, 2027 for even more challenges, obstacles, and unforgettable moments!

Shoot-out to all our sponsors and partners (Give them a follow and thank you):

Fitset Ninja Kelowna
CORFit
Hoodoo Adventure Company
MLK Abilities
Canadian Ski Patrol - South Okanagan Boundary Zone
Dylan Lowry/Barb Bisang
Pentathlon Canada
Domino's Penticton.
Ramada by Wyndham
Ooolala
Wentworth Music Penticton
Crossfit Penticton
Visit Penticton
Nature's Fare Markets
Safeway
To Dolly, Josephine, Niomie Kruger and Tony

And our proud Ambassadors:

Kim Lebrun
Coach Ash
PT


ObstacleCourseRacing

Official times are now available on the webpage, click and download the list.

Thanks again for participating!

WESTERN CANADA OCR OPEN - OWA - PENTICTON The Western Canada OCR Open is an obstacle course race designed for all fitness levels. Combining endurance, strength, and technics.