Tough Viking – One of the most awesome obstacle races in the world

WELCOME TO TOUGH VIKING WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS EDITION

Experience the thrill of the World Championship courses in our Open Classes! These races are designed for everyone, featuring the same legendary obstacles you know and love from Tough Viking. You don’t need to qualify – just bring your determination, team spirit, and a sense of adventure!

Why join the Open Classes?
✅ Same epic Tough Viking obstacles – tried, tested, and loved by thousands
✅ No qualification needed – just show up and have fun
✅ Perfect for first-timers, weekend warriors, or seasoned OCR athletes
✅ Make unforgettable memories and conquer your fears alongside fellow vikings

Whether you’re chasing a personal best or just looking to test your limits, the Open Classes at the OCR World Championships 2025 are for you. It’s not about being the fastest or the strongest – it’s about being a part of something truly epic.

Join the battle – sign up now!

READ MORE ABOUT TOUGH VIKING WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS EDITION HERE:
https://toughviking.se/world-championships-edition-2025/

WELCOME TO THE OCR WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS 2025

The official world championship in obstacle course racing, hosted by Tough Viking, the Swedish Athletics Federation, and Göteborg & Co, will take place in Slottsskogen, Gothenburg. The start and finish areas will be located at Slottsskogsvallen, creating a world-class arena for both participants and spectators. The races will also be accessible for fans to follow throughout Slottsskogen, where much of the course will be set. The championship is expected to attract thousands of participants and visitors from around the world, making it one of the largest OCR events in Swedish history.  Athletes from 140 nations will gather to compete for glory on a course that offers everything from technical obstacles to physical endurance – all in the heart of one of Gothenburg’s most beloved parks.

READ MORE ABOUT THE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS HERE:
https://www.ocrwc2025.com/

NEWS!

OCR World Championships 2025 – OPEN FOR EVERYONE
Experience the thrill of the World Championship courses in our Open Classes!
Designed for everyone, these races let you enjoy the OCRWC course without the need for qualification. Whether you’re a first-timer, a weekend warrior, or an experienced OCR enthusiast, the Open Classes are your chance to challenge yourself, have fun, and make unforgettable memories.

READ MORE ABOUT THE OPEN CLASSES HERE:
https://toughviking.se/world-championships-edition-2025/

The Tough Viking races are sanctioned by Svenska Friidrottsförbundet.
This information applies to those who intend to qualify for the European/World Championships or the Elite class. If this is the case, you should sign up for the Competition/Age Group. If you wish to participate in Tough Viking as a recreational runner and do not intend to qualify, sign up for the Open class. Of course, you will still have your time recorded even in the Open class. Most participants in Tough Viking do so in the Open class.
The regular Open class is not affected by this. Everything remains the same as before.
For more information see: https://toughviking.se/competition/

699 SEK until 31 August 2024
750 SEK between 1 September 2024 and 31 October 2024
775 SEK between 1 November 2024 and 31 December 2024
799 SEK between 1 January 2025 and 28 February 2025
899 SEK between 1 Mars 2025 and 31 July 2025
999 SEK after 1 August 2025

Tough Viking KIDS Kungl. Djurgården, Stockholm, the 23rd of Aug 2025
Price 349 SEK

Tough Viking World Championships Edition Short Course open (3 km 20 obstacles*)
649 SEK until February 28, 2025
699 SEK between March 1, 2025 and May 31, 2025
749 SEK between June 1, 2025 and July 31, 2025
999 SEK between August 1, 2025 and September 7, 2025

Tough Viking World Championships Edition Short Course open (12 km 40 obstacles*)
749 SEK until February 28, 2025
775 SEK between March 1, 2025 and May, 31 2025
799 SEK between June 1, 2025 and July 31, 2025
1199 SEK between August 1, 2025 and September 7, 2025

Race calendar 2026

Tough Viking Slottsskogen, Göteborg, the 25th of April 2026
699 SEK until 31 August 2025
750 SEK between 1 September 2025 and 31 October 2025
775 SEK between 1 November 2025 and 31 December 2025
799 SEK between 1 January 2026 and 28 February 2026
899 SEK between 1 Mars 2026 and 31 March 2026
999 SEK after 1 April 2026

Tough Viking Stockholms Stadion, the 9th of May 2026
699 SEK until 31 August 2025
750 SEK between 1 September 2025 and 31 October 2025
775 SEK between 1 November 2025 and 31 December 2025
799 SEK between 1 January 2026 and 28 February 2026
899 SEK between 1 Mars 2026 and 31 Mars 2026
999 SEK after 1 April 2026

Tough Viking KIDS Stockholms Stadion, the 10th of May 2026
Price 349 SEK

Official film Tough Viking Slottskogen, Gothenburg 2023

Official film Tough Viking Stadion, Stockholm 2023

Official film Tough Viking Kungl. Djurgården 2023

Become a part of Tough Viking

We wouldn’t be what we are without our volunteers. Sign up if you want a super fun day and help all the vikings finish the race. As a volunteer you’ll get a start ticket for optional Tough Viking race 2025/2026!

Become a Certified Judge

The most common judging task during an OCR race is to stand at an obstacle and check that runners complete the obstacle correctly (e.g. do not land on the ground inside the obstacle or use unauthorized parts of the obstacle structure on their way through the obstacle).

Read more about the Level 1 Judge training stagehere:

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