Para Obstacle Course Racing (Para OCR)

Para Obstacle Course Racing (Para OCR) is redefining what obstacle racing looks like for athletes with physical disabilities. Following the success of our first-ever Para Tough Mudder, ONPARA is proud to partner with Tough Mudder and Spartan Race Canada to grow participation and expand opportunities, including a Para Spartan Race later this year. We are grateful for their commitment to inclusion and for helping make adaptive obstacle racing possible. Designed for individuals and teams alike, Para OCR is a high-energy, team-building experience built on challenge, collaboration, and resilience.

ONPARA is proud to continue building inclusive obstacle course racing opportunities across Canada in partnership with Spartan Canada.

2026 Para Obstacle Course Weekend at Gopher Dunes

Join us for an exciting and historic weekend of adaptive racing at Gopher Dunes this September.

Canada’s 2nd Para Tough Mudder
📅 Saturday, September 12, 2026Experience teamwork, mud, and obstacles in a fully supported adaptive environment at the second Canadian edition of the Para Tough Mudder.
🔗 Register: https://tickets-catm.spartan.com/

Canada’s First Para Spartan Race
📅 Sunday, September 13, 2026
Be part of history at the first-ever Canadian Para Spartan Race, bringing inclusive Spartan racing to para athletes from across the country.
🔗 Register: https://www.spartan.com/en/race/detail/9875/overview

Participants can register for one or both events and enjoy a full weekend of adaptive obstacle course racing, community, and achievement. Athletes of all abilities and experience levels are welcome.

Family, friends, and supporters are encouraged to attend and cheer on participants as we continue to expand inclusive sport opportunities across Ontario and Canada.

Volunteer Opportunities – Spartan Festival Team

The Ontario Para Network is proud to once again partner with Spartan Canada to recruit volunteers for the 2026 Spartan Race season. This is a fantastic opportunity to experience the excitement of race day while supporting inclusive and adaptive sport across Ontario.

By joining the Festival Team, volunteers play an important role in creating an unforgettable event experience for all participants — including para athletes — while helping advance ONPARA programs and opportunities for athletes with disabilities across the province.

Volunteer Perks Include:

  • Free Spartan Race entry

  • Volunteer t-shirt and meal

  • Hoodie and backpack for full-day volunteers

  • Community service hours

  • Behind-the-scenes event experience

  • Opportunity to support inclusive sport in action

2026 Volunteer Dates:

  • May 23–24: Toronto Spartan Event Weekend — Brimacombe

  • Aug 22–23: Ottawa Spartan Event Weekend — Calabogie Peaks

  • Sep 13: London Spartan Event — Gopher Dunes

  • Oct 17–18: Blue Mountain Spartan Trifecta Weekend — Blue Mountain

Whether you’re looking to give back, earn volunteer hours, or experience Spartan from the inside, we invite you to be part of the team.

To sign up or learn more about volunteering, please contact: doug@onpara.ca

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