Get ready for the 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 …
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Get ready for the 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 top-rated 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!
The Claw race course is coveted by elite athletes and anyone who loves a good challenge. This course features over 8-miles of hills, trails, and obstacle challenges just like our Fang course but includes a 3-mile ruck loop with a brutal hill and technical trail running to give you the ultimate Grit OCR challenge that is guaranteed to test your strength and endurance to the next level!
Not everyone is ready for the Claw challenge, so for our Fang race, the course is trimmed to be over 5-miles, removing the 3-mile ruck loop to make the race a little shorter and easier, but still providing a signature Grit OCR experience. Perfect for intermediate and first-timers, but don’t worry, you will still need to train to get through all our signature obstacles and trails!
After crossing the finish line and earning your medal, finisher shirt, and patches, take a load off and enjoy the Grit OCR festival with your teammates, friends, and family. Watch participants going through the final course obstacles from the beer garden, and enjoy the best local tacos provided by Santa Clarita’s favorite LaCocina Bar & Grill. You will have an awesome time!
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Awesome Race
It was challenging and tested my mental and physical toughness. It was warm so it made it a bit harder. Fun obstacles. Lots of hills. During the race, I questioned … MORE
It was challenging and tested my mental and physical toughness. It was warm so it made it a bit harder. Fun obstacles. Lots of hills. During the race, I questioned myself why I sign up for things like that. After the race was over, I was already planning how I’m going to train to do it again next year! 💪 it was challenging but fun!
So much fun
I have always wanted to do a race but to do one with obstacles was what I was looking for. It took me way to long to try the Grit … MORE
I have always wanted to do a race but to do one with obstacles was what I was looking for. It took me way to long to try the Grit OCR and I am so happy I finally did. Overcame fears and gave myself something to work on. I have every intention of running it again next year!!!!
Awesome OCR race.
Well planned and executed race from start to finish. Unique obstacles, challenging terrain and great sway. Love it, 4 time for me and will continue to run it. MORE
Well planned and executed race from start to finish. Unique obstacles, challenging terrain and great sway. Love it, 4 time for me and will continue to run it.
Super great time
Over the past year, I have been doing obstacle courses and this as been by far the hardest one. I really enjoyed all the challenges of this race MORE
Over the past year, I have been doing obstacle courses and this as been by far the hardest one. I really enjoyed all the challenges of this race
Favorite GRIT OCR to date
This was my 3rd GRIT OCR that I had the privilege of doing, and it was my favorite to date. I thought it was so creative and clever that they … MORE
This was my 3rd GRIT OCR that I had the privilege of doing, and it was my favorite to date. I thought it was so creative and clever that they included a puzzle obstacle and also an egg carry for our long run. I was grateful they had ice water to sponge &/or spray over us to help with the heat. I also liked having hydration in addition to water and the assortment of goodies at the aid stations- thank you!
Even though I wasn’t able to complete the multi-rig at the end (partly due to cramping), I really liked the way this obstacle was set-up this year. I also appreciated that it was set-up so that even someone like me (who is not very tall) could reach things.
Also, Antonio, Malorie, Terry, Jenny, and all who put on this race are such wonderful people. I wanted to thank Antonio, Malorie, and Wil for helping get our truck out of a hole, & Phil and Jolene for stopping to make sure I was okay and contacting Antonio. Even though they were in charge of everything and so busy, they took the time and effort to help my husband and me pull out our truck. We really appreciate all their help, strength, patience, and kindness.
So much heart goes into putting on this race. I’m fortunate that I had the opportunity to both run and volunteer for this wonderful event!
BEST aid stations made the race AWESOME
Everything about this race is great! The people that run this race are some of the best, thoughtful, friendly people you could ever meet! I LOVED the course and obstacles … MORE
Everything about this race is great! The people that run this race are some of the best, thoughtful, friendly people you could ever meet! I LOVED the course and obstacles and was even more impressed by the aid stations. ICE was needed and a-plenty… so very helpful on the hot day!
Grit race was a blast as always!
This is my third time running the Grit race and I highly recommend it for everyone! It challenges runners of every experience level, but most importantly it is really fun. … MORE
This is my third time running the Grit race and I highly recommend it for everyone! It challenges runners of every experience level, but most importantly it is really fun. I usually clear this race with a quicker time, but I took it easy as I brought my 13 year old son for his first race and hopefully more to come in the future. My son enjoyed it plentiful as well with the flaming legs ended up being his favorite obstacle.
The refreshment stations were always on point helping out the racers when the energy was feeling low or throat was becoming dry. I would add more obstacles to make the race even more fun. Can’t wait to see what the future racers have in store!
Great Experience
I was able to pay for VIP parking and had no problem arriving to the event. You could feel the energy all around with all the vendor tents and music. … MORE
I was able to pay for VIP parking and had no problem arriving to the event. You could feel the energy all around with all the vendor tents and music. Everything is well organized and the course was awesome. As a first time participant, it was enjoyable doing all the different obstacles and well thought of hydration stations. I recommend this race to anyone! There is a great community feel to the entire event.
Great event
Felt really personal. Crowd so friendly, organizers so friendly, wandering around asking people of they were having a good time. And course was terrific, obstacles great quality but unpredictable and … MORE
Felt really personal. Crowd so friendly, organizers so friendly, wandering around asking people of they were having a good time. And course was terrific, obstacles great quality but unpredictable and fun because of it.
First Time @ Grit OCR
This is my first Grit OCR, It was exhausting, and mentally tiring. It pushed myself into the limit. Great events, great people, stuff and volunteer are very great. Definitely will … MORE
This is my first Grit OCR, It was exhausting, and mentally tiring. It pushed myself into the limit. Great events, great people, stuff and volunteer are very great. Definitely will do it again in next year. See you next year Grit OCR!!!
Different OCR, but in a good way
First, best aid stations of any race I've ever done. EVER. Having the tubs with ice water and a sponge to drip ice water down your neck was amazing. Beautiful … MORE
First, best aid stations of any race I’ve ever done. EVER. Having the tubs with ice water and a sponge to drip ice water down your neck was amazing. Beautiful but brutal course. Lots of climbs (that first climb was the worst), but a fantastic downhill around mile 3. The obstacles were different than you’d see at most OCRs – definitely more heavy carries, but Hammer Time was great, Boo’s Closet, and even Shape Shifter was fun. I thought the loops for the carries were a little long though, and there was a backup at Yolk’d especially.
Dropped a star for Production because Flip This House shut down right after I completed it because all of them were breaking. The backups at Yolk’d and Shape Shifter weren’t great (I ran open). Boo’s Closet was super fun, but as a shorter runner I honestly couldn’t get on it without someone helping me up since they were just a little high to step up on. BUT having straw/hay or whatever under the rope climb made a huge difference, and everything else was great. I’d still 5 star it overall if you add everything together and would totally do it again!
Better every year
The aid stations are always great! Every year they get better and better! Always amazing volunteers to cheer all of the racers on and support them every step of the … MORE
The aid stations are always great! Every year they get better and better! Always amazing volunteers to cheer all of the racers on and support them every step of the way. Loved the tubs of ice cold water that I was able to sponge onto my neck and back. The obstacles changed a bit this year- added some additional challenges. Great job! Keep up the great work! I look forward to this event every year. 4th year racer!
Great Venue and Awesome Crew!
I volunteered as a race crew member and ran the FANG for my first ever GRIT OCR race. This race was fantastic! I can't wait to do the next one MORE
I volunteered as a race crew member and ran the FANG for my first ever GRIT OCR race. This race was fantastic! I can’t wait to do the next one 🤙
4th year in a row and I love it still
I love that the obstacles are no where else but Grit. You make think why slingshots, well if you’re busy running your butt off and finally get to that point. … MORE
I love that the obstacles are no where else but Grit. You make think why slingshots, well if you’re busy running your butt off and finally get to that point. You’re not the steadiest anymore. Fellow racers, volunteer and anyone involved are always amazing.
Amazing Socal Race
This is my 2nd time doing it and I really enjoyed it. The set up was great people are amazing and encouraging it pushes you to do the hard things … MORE
This is my 2nd time doing it and I really enjoyed it. The set up was great people are amazing and encouraging it pushes you to do the hard things and keep going.
Simultaneous Pain & Luxury
This is a very well-run smaller local race that really impressed me. It's hard and will definitely push you to your limits, but at the same time, the aid stations … MORE
This is a very well-run smaller local race that really impressed me. It’s hard and will definitely push you to your limits, but at the same time, the aid stations are amazingly luxurious (a variety of fresh fruit, licorice, brownies…BREAKFAST BURRITOS??). The course is beautiful and you can tell how much care and attention to detail the organizers put into the event. Obstacles were unique and fun — be prepared for hills and long carries. In a world of large OCR companies where the races start to feel the same, this one is special!
Best Local OCR in So Cal!
Grit OCR is the best local OCR in So Cal! I have done every race they have held other than the first year, which includes now doing the race on … MORE
Grit OCR is the best local OCR in So Cal! I have done every race they have held other than the first year, which includes now doing the race on back to back days. The obstacle are unique, challenging, and their placement on course is well-thought out. The staff and volunteers really care about the experience they give each racer regardless of level. It will continue to be a race that I do NOT want to miss each year!
Amazing, challenging & FUN!
Well marked trail race with obstacles that are fun and challenging. Great aid stations with snacks at several locations and team volunteers at every obstacle! Everyone should run this race MORE
Well marked trail race with obstacles that are fun and challenging. Great aid stations with snacks at several locations and team volunteers at every obstacle! Everyone should run this race
One of the best OCRs
GRIT has been going for five years now and has improved every year. The course is beautiful, but that is trap. It will test you! From heavy carrying to the … MORE
GRIT has been going for five years now and has improved every year. The course is beautiful, but that is trap. It will test you! From heavy carrying to the killer hills and yes hitting a target with a slingshot. And if you want to really want challenge yourself, join the ruck division. The shirts are excellent. The medals are beautiful. The patches for ruck and completing both days are high quality.
Best Local OCR in So Cal!
Grit OCR is the best local OCR in So Cal! I have done every race they have held other than the first year, which includes now doing the race on … MORE
Grit OCR is the best local OCR in So Cal! I have done every race they have held other than the first year, which includes now doing the race on back to back days. The obstacle are unique, challenging, and their placement on course is well-thought out. The staff and volunteers really care about the experience they give each racer regardless of level. It will continue to be a race that I do NOT want to miss each year!