Midwest Canine Obstacle Run

09/18/2026

Alright everyone....48 hours until shirt deadline! If you have not registered yet, you have this weekend to guarantee your cool long sleeve race shirt. Also, prices go up on Monday so register now!!!!

09/15/2026

As the page turns on an amazing Leon's Canine Obstacle Run, we reflect on an awesome event, and even better people and dogs. Thank you all for coming out and we will see you in a couple weeks at the Midwest Canine Obstacle Run. Time is running out to register and guarantee your shirts, so get off your butts and signup today!!!!

09/14/2026

🐾 LEON’S Obstacle Canine Run 2026 — FULL RESULTS & FINISHING TIMES POSTED! 🐾

A massive congratulations to all of our incredible athletes and their four-legged teammates who completed the course!

🏆 Top Overall Finishers:

• Men's Division:

1. 🥇 Greg Hurst — 00:36:35

2. 🥈 David Canary — 00:37:11

3. 🥉 Rich Weeks — 00:40:16

• Women's Division:

1. 🥇 Laura Person — 00:37:56

2. 🥈 Emily De Jardin — 00:40:09

3. 🥉 Maria Liu — 00:42:00

⏱️ Full Finishing Times List:

1. 🥇Greg Hurst (M) — 00:36:35

2. 🥈David Canary (M) — 00:37:11

3. 🥉Laura Person (F) — 00:37:56

4. Emily De Jardin (F) — 00:40:09

5. Rich Weeks (M) — 00:40:16

6. Maria Liu (F) — 00:42:00

7. Kurt Patzer (M) — 00:42:53

8. Justin Tao (M) — 00:46:42

9. Dan Ngo (M) — 00:48:02

10. Morgan Petersilka (F) — 00:48:30

11. Anthony Girolami (M) — 00:49:52

12. Kelly Girolami (F) — 00:49:52

13. Vanessa Bogdan (F) — 00:50:44

14. Susan Farr (F) — 00:52:43

15. Kai Rehagen (M) — 00:54:04

16. Tamiko Rehagen (F) — 00:54:04

17. Autumn Clarke (F) — 00:54:42

18. Eric Clayton (M) — 00:55:39

19. Katie Willis (F) — 00:57:51

20. Cooper Harris (M) — 00:59:18

21. Kathryn Farias-Gutierrez (F) — 01:00:03

22. Lotta Werner (F) — 01:01:05

23. Audrey Peterman (F) — 01:01:25

24. Ryn Willmarth (F) — 01:01:25

25. Mark Wollocombe (M) — 01:01:37

26. Traci Humphrey (F) — 01:03:03

27. Kaitlyn Asher (F) — 01:04:55

28. Kirstin King (F) — 01:06:48

29. Carmen Woodruff (F) — 01:08:04

30. Lisa Hardekopf (F) — 01:08:05

31. Aimee Kirby (F) — 01:08:05

32. Codey Adkins (M) — 01:09:51

33. Laura Adkins (F) — 01:09:51

34. Elliott Mitchem (F) — 01:10:36

35. Kaitlyn Grantner (F) — 01:12:14

36. Marissa Helling (F) — 01:12:14

37. Lindsey Kursim (F) — 01:12:14

38. Gabby Fry (F) — 01:17:22

39. Dylan Sullivan (M) — 01:17:22

40. Kat Henschen (F) — 01:18:20

41. Jeanette McDermit (F) — 01:20:00

42. Katherine Weber (F) — 01:32:36

43. Cassandra Cochran (F) — DNF

08/21/2026

Alright everyone, we are just 23 days away from the first obstacle race of the season!!! Leon's Canine Obstacle Run will be Sunday morning Sept 13th, at the beautiful Indiana Dunes National Park. Beautiful trails, sandy Dunes and the beach of Lake Michigan....all lined with patriotism for our 250th birthday
Then keep it going to stop 2- the Midwest Canine Obstacle Run on October 3rd at the always fun Woods Fitness Park at Lucky Dog Ranch. Registration is limited for both events so sign up today at

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08/10/2026

Alright my friends, it is that time!!!! The series opener is just 5 weeks away and we want to go bigger and better. More fun, more prizes, more teams and of course...more obstacles. Go to runsignup.com today and get registered for the National Race Series- maybe this is the year you step out of your comfort zone and visit the Midwest, or maybe the South, or over to the East Coast...or even crazier...ALL OF THEM. Leon's Canine Obstacle Race kicks it off on September 13th on the beach, stairs, and dunes of Indiana Dunes National Park

07/13/2026

Alright everyone! We are 2 months away from the start of the season already. Sign-up is underway for Leon's Canine Obstacle Run on September 13th. This will absolutely be the most patriotic race you will see all year, as we line Indiana Dunes National Park with over 1000 American flags, run the dunes, the stairs and the beautiful Lake Michigan. Register today as there are a limited number of spots for this amazing venue. Come be a part of the 25th anniversary of 9/11, and America's 250th birthday
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06/24/2026

Hello everyone! We just posted another 1200 pics from the cars in case you were missing yours! 2 files were empty and we were unaware.
Also, registration is up for the October 3rd event-sign up today as Fall spots are LIMITED!

*NEW CHALLENGE- we are always looking for new obstacle ideas. Submit your new idea and if we use it in October, you will get a free race voucher for June, 2027!!!! Make sure you explain your idea, and a drawing wouldn't hurt😉Who knows- we may even name it after you😈

06/17/2026

I think we did it.....FINALLY! Sorry for the technical difficulties but pictures are up on our website- midwestcanineobstaclerun.com.
Also, age group medals got mailed out today for those that were not here when awards were announced

Located at The Woods Fitness Park in Benton Harbor, MI, the Midwest Canine Obstacle Run is a 5k run with over 40 obstacles, that you will do with your canine.

06/16/2026

Good morning all- yes, apparently I jumped the gun because we are having huge technical problems. Around the Course and Dog Carry are up on our page. Ropes and Tunnels is downloading now- it started last niight saying 9 days but now says 2 days so hopefully that means it has no clue....sometime today. The other ones will be the same way and slowly downloading. We have tried multiple computers with no luck. Thank you for your patience, we are not sure what the issues are. If anyone is really smart with photos amd computers...we could take some advice for the future!!!

06/15/2026

Alright everyone, pics are downloading to our webpage right now!!! They will keep adding up probably thru tomorrow, so if you don't see yours yet, please be patient. We did them on our internet out here in the middle of nowhere so it is taking FOREVER😖. Please enjoy, and tag Midwest Canine Obstacle Run and The Woods Fitness Park.