EAST WALKER RANCH
SANTA CLARITA, CA
JULY 10-11, 2021
SOCAL'S BEST LOCAL RACE
Get ready for the 4th annual Grit OCR race at East Walker Ranch in Santa Clarita, CA. An amazing location that is perfect for Grit's signature obstacle course race (OCR) experience. A challenging race that digs deep to push yourself to new levels of physical endurance, testing your core and grip strength in one of Southern California's favorite races that combine trail running with awesome obstacle challenges.
East Walker Ranch is a hidden gem located in the epic mountains north of Los Angeles in Santa Clarita, California. Featuring amazing trails, punishing obstacles, killer hills, epic panoramic views, and finish with an awesome race festival. Grab your friends and family, and get ready for the ultimate race experience this February!
RACE DATES: JULY 10 & 11, 2021
1/11/2021 UPDATE: Due to the Covid-19 pandemic the East Walker Ranch race has been postponed to July. Read details here.
2-RACE DAYS
DAY 1: CLAW
Saturday, 07/10/2021
For our Claw race, we are extending our signature course to 8-miles with more technical trail running and more obstacle challenges to give you the ultimate Grit OCR challenge that is guaranteed to test your strength and endurance to the next level!
DAY 2: FANG
Sunday, 07/11/2021
Not everyone is ready for the Claw challenge, so for our Fang race we trim the course to 5-miles, run it in reverse, and reduce obstacles to make the race a little bit shorter and easier, a great course for first-timers, but don't worry, you will still need to train to get through all our signature obstacles and trails!
EARN THE 2-DAY PATCH
Take on the back-to-back challenge and earn a special Grit OCR Claw & Fang patch after you complete both race days. One of 3 extra patches you can earn in addition to the finisher medals. Get a 10% discount when registering for both days together.
TOUGH COURSES
Run through a trail course at East Walker Ranch and Golden Valley Ranch Open Space, taking you up the foothills, on the ridgelines with amazing panoramic views, and into the valleys with obstacles at key locations to take your race experience to the next level. You will love the trails!
CHALLENGING OBSTACLES
Running the trail course is difficult on its own, now add in a variety of challenging obstacles that will physically and mentally push you to your limit, testing your strength and endurance. You will overcome each obstacle!
KILLER FESTIVAL
Enjoy the Grit OCR festival all day with your teammates, friends, and family. Watch participants going through the final course obstacles from the beer garden, enjoy food, and other Grit activities while jamming out your favorite music. You will have an awesome time!
RACE DETAILS
The Grit OCR Claw and Fang courses are challenging, 95% dirt trails with 5% old paved asphalt, throughout the course, are a wide variety of obstacles that are designed to test the strength of your whole body, pushing you to the next level of strength and fitness. We believe that anyone can do this, but it won't be easy, you will be challenged, you might even scream at it, but you will also love it, and you will have an awesome time. Register now and prepare to challenge yourself!
COURSE MAPS
The course maps will give you a preview of the routes and elevation gain to expect in the loop course going through East Walker Ranch and Golden Valley Ranch open spaces.
MEDAL PREVIEW
The 2021 medals will be revealed as we get closer to the race weekend. Here is a preview of the awesome 2020 Grit OCR medal and key chain medallions for Claw & Fang race days.
For 2021 you can earn two special medals. Save 10% when you register for both Claw & Fang days together. Register now to secure your spot and get ready to earn your awesome medals!
EARN YOUR PATCHES
In addition to earning a medal at the finish line, participants can earn these limited patches to showcase their incredible achievement and Grit OCR legacy. Below is a preview of the patches from 2020, we will reveal the 2021 patches as we get closer to the race dates.
LEGACY CLUB
To qualify & earn:
Must have run in 2020, 209, and/or 2018 and register as a returning participant in 2021.
RUCK DIVISION
To qualify & earn:
Add-on Ruck Division when registering for General race entry, run with a weighted ruck and finish. Recommended 30lb for men, 20lb for women.
If you are already registered and need to add-on these patch options please contact us to help get you set up.
YOUR GRIT OCR EWR DATES: 7/10-11/2021
You will push yourself, it will be hard and rewarding, you will love it!
2021 SPONSORS
We are currently accepting applications for 2021 sponsors and vendors, discover how to grow your business as an official race sponsor.
THANK YOU 2020 SPONSORS
Thank you to all the awesome 2020 sponsors for making the grit experience extra special. Please take a moment to visit them.
