There’s a lot of distances to choose from, when you’ve decided to participate in a Strong Viking obstacle run. But which one fits you best? We’ve created a guide with all Strong Viking challenges to make choosing the right one easier! Have you picked your ideal distance? Make sure to download the free obstacle run training plan!
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4KM – FAMILY: ‘AN ADVENTURE TO BE PROUD OF!’
The Strong Viking Family Edition is a great way to get moving as a family, and enjoy every second of it. Take the challenge and make unforgettable memories as a family with lots of mud, laughter and obstacles! It is open to kids from 5 years old and for the inner-kid in all of us.
The Strong Viking Family distance consists of child-friendly/light obstacles that you may also encounter during the regular Strong Viking editions. Prepare yourself and the kids for lots of climbing, scrambling and crawling! The main ingredient for this distance is: FUN!
Fitlevel: Pleasure athlete (1x sport a week).
Average duration: 90 minutes.
4KM – BEGINNING: ‘THE START OF A JOURNEY!’
Since the start of Strong Viking in 2013 our editions are not a race, but a challenge. It’s all about pushing your limits and overcoming obstacles together with friends. An important part of all Strong Viking editions is having fun during a sportive day!
In order to introduce Strong Viking to the less experienced athletes/sporters, we introduced the new distance: BEGINNING (4km). The obstacles you encounter on this course have been carefully selected for this new distance. The obstacles are especially focused on fun and corporation. You will not encounter any extremely difficult or heavy obstacles. It’s all a bit less technical and has a very high fun factor.
Do you not dare an obstacle and/or are you afraid that you will not succeed? No problem! At every obstacle there is a possibility for a by-pass, where you can skip/walk around the obstacle! But… since we always try to push you to your limit, always try to challenge yourself before skipping!
Fitlevel: Starting (rookie/sporadic athlete)
Average duration: 60 minuten.
7KM – LIGHTNING: ‘ENJOY THE EXITEMENT!’
If you think the 4km Lightning distance is too short and you’re ready for a bit more, then the Strong Viking Lightning 7km is your perfect next step!
The Lightning distance is designed to be accessible for everyone, including those who are newer to sports or exercise. If you don’t work out regularly or only exercise once a week, the Lightning distance offers a great introduction to obstacle running. Expect fun challenges, mud, and plenty of climbing, without requiring extensive strength or fitness.
The 7km Lightning distance is ideal for enjoying with friends, family, or colleagues. If you can get a fellow Viking excited to join you, we highly recommend it!
Fitlevel: Pleasure athlete (Exercise 1x per week)
Average duration: 90 minutes
13KM – WARRIOR: ‘REACH VICTORY TOGETHER!’
Vikings were renowned as fierce warriors, and our 13km Warrior distance embodies that legacy. This course will push your personal limits and challenge you to go beyond what you thought possible. Alongside physical obstacles, some of which require technique, you’ll also face mental challenges involving heights, speed, cold, and even claustrophobia.
If you’re eager to test yourself and embrace the unknown, the 13km Warrior distance is perfect for you and your friends. It’s also an excellent choice for team-building with colleagues or sports teams.
Fitness level: Challenging (Exercise 2x a week)
Average duration: 2.5 hours
19KM – BEAST: ‘CONQUER THEM ALL!’
For advanced and well-trained athletes, we offer the Beast distance (19km). This challenging distance features demanding and technical obstacles that test nearly every muscle group and your overall fitness. The 19km Beast course is unique, with each obstacle differing from the last. Unlike other distances where you might receive help from fellow Vikings, the Beast 19km challenges more individual skills.
OCR Series:
For the most dedicated Vikings, the Beast distance (19km) also includes a competitive option: the OCR (Obstacle Course Racing) Series startwave. Here, elite OCR athletes race against each other, aiming to complete the course as quickly as possible while successfully overcoming every obstacle. The OCR Series startwave is the only wave at Strong Viking with published final rankings. For more details, see the next page.
Fitness level: Advanced (Exercise 3+ times per week)
Average duration: 3.5 hours (OCR Series: 2 hours)
42KM – IRON VIKING: ‘BECOME LEGENDARY!’
For the most dedicated Vikings, we have the Iron Viking—an incredibly tough marathon featuring 42km and over 100 obstacles. Participants have just 7.5 hours to finish within the cut-off times. Iron Viking competitors wear green racing vests, making them stand out on the course. These vests grant them priority at certain obstacles and often earn them loud cheers and assistance from fellow participants and spectators.
This is one of our most challenging events, so be sure you’re ready before signing up! While some might call it crazy, we call these participants LEGENDS.
Fitness level: Expert (Exercise 3+ times per week)
Average duration: 6.5 / 7.5 hours
60KM – ULTRA VIKING: ‘THE QUEST TO GLORY!’
Once a year, Strong Viking hosts the most grueling obstacle run on earth: the Ultra Viking. This exclusive event is for those who have conquered the Iron Viking and are ready to push their limits further. The Ultra Viking features 60km and over 135 obstacles, all to be completed in just 10 hours. Only 600 participants can take on this challenge each year, and the location is kept secret until the end of the season. The Ultra Viking editions in 2018 and 2019 sold out, with only 42% of participants finishing within the time limits. Are you ready to tackle the ultimate obstacle run? Then step up and take on the legendary Ultra Viking!
Fitness level: Extreme (Exercise 4+ times per week)
Average duration: 9.5 / 10 hours
