Qualify for the Elite Tour & OCR WC
Want to be a member of the Elite and compete for the Toughest Championship title or qualify for the OCR World Championships?
The first step is to compete as a Qualifier. In this class, you will run with the same rules and conditions as our pro athletes.
If you finish among the top 20, you will be invited to the Elite class & Toughest Tour the following season.
All Qualifier heats are qualifying for OCR WC (Pro & Age Group). Learn more about the OCR WC terms via the button below.
Qualifiers compete with the same rules and terms as the Elite. All obstacles must be completed and no penalty rounds are available.
Each main race will have dedicated starting groups for Qualifiers (male & female class). Note that spots are limited. First come, first served.
Qualify for the Elite Tour & OCR WC, step by step
Step 1
Registration
Sign up for one of our main races. You will need a valid registration ID for the next step.
The first step in your journey towards Toughest Elite, Toughest Tour or OCR World championships is to actually run a race.
Sign up for one of our main races and use the registration ID in the next step.
Step 2
Application
Only participants in our competitive Elite & Qualifier heats may receive qualifying results for the Tour & OCR WC.
Great! You have now signed up for one of our main races. Locate the registration ID, specified in your confirmation E-mail. Then head over to our application form and submit your application.
Make sure that you meet the necessary criteria before you apply. Read more via the link below.
Qualifier Criteria Application formStep 3
Run the race
Qualifiers run in our dedicated starting groups where our competition rules must be followed. Do your best.
Congrats! Your application has been approved and you will be assigned a starting time in one of our Qualifier Heats, which start directly after the Elite.
The outcome is now entirely in your hands. Eat, sleep, train, repeat. Run the race and get the best results possible.
Do not forget to read our competition rules.
Step 4
Qualifying results
Depending on your results in the qualifier heat, you may be eligible for the Elite, Tour and OCR WC (Pro/Age Group).
Great job! The race is now over and we hope that your performance has given you a qualifying result.
Follow the link below to see if you result is eligible for the Toughest Elite, Toughest Tour or OCR WC. If not, you are welcome to try your luck in one of our other races. There is no limit to how many races you can run during a season.
To compete in our Qualifier class, you must meet the following criteria.
| Age | Male | Female |
| 18-29 | Run 10 km in less than 39 min. or finish top 40 in one of our races the past two seasons. | Run 10 km in less than 42 min. or finish top 40 in one of our races the past two seasons. |
| 30-39 | Run 10 km in less than 41 min. or finish top 60 in one of our races the past two seasons. | Run 10 km in less than 45 min. or finish top 60 in one of our races the past two seasons. |
| 40-49 | Run 10 km in less than 43 min. or finish top 100 in one of our races the past two seasons. | Run 10 km in less than 50 min. or finish top 100 in one of our races the past two seasons. |
| 50+ | Run 10 km in less than 46 min. or finish top 120 in one of our races the past two seasons. | Run 10 km in less than 53 min. or finish top 120 in one of our races the past two seasons. |
| 60+ | Run 10 km in less than 50 min. or finish top 150 in one of our races the past two seasons. | Run 10 km in less than 57 min. or finish top 150 in one of our races the past two seasons. |
The results below refer to overall placement amongst athletes in all competition classes, male & female class respectively.
| Result (Male/Female) | Toughest Elite Tour | OCR WC Pro Division | OCR WC Age Group |
| Top 10 (overall) |  | | |
| Top 20 (overall) | |  | |
| Top 20 (in age group) | | | |
To apply for our Qualifier class, you must first sign up for one of our main races. When you have your ticket, you are able to apply for that specific race. Note that you must apply for each race you wish to qualify in.
Before you apply, it is important that you have read and understood our competition rules and meet the necessary criteria.
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