Obstacle

Where can I find an Obstacle club ?

What is UIPM Obstacle?

Obstacle is the new Pentathlon discipline that has transformed the sport ahead of its Olympic debut in Los Angeles (USA) in 2028.

Obstacle is also a standalone UIPM Sport with variations including OCR, which will be the format of the UIPM Obstacle World Championships in Beijing (CHN) taking place annually from 2025-2028. Register now for Beijing 2025.

Are you ready to train for Obstacle? Start your journey on this page by checking out the Global Obstacle Map, which will be updated continuously with more clubs and gyms worldwide. Scroll down to find training and coaching resources, or you can contact your National Federation for more information.

UIPM is the only recognised governing body of Obstacle sport in the Olympic movement.

Obstacle was first incorporated into Pentathlon at under-age levels in 2023. In August 2024, Paris (FRA) became the last Olympic Games host to feature Riding in Pentathlon. Obstacle was then fully rolled out for senior athletes in the 2025 season.

Head-to-head ninja-style obstacle racing now fits into in a 90-minute sequence of Fencing-Obstacle-Swimming-Laser Run – a new Pentathlon format designed to thrill audiences onsite, on TV and online.

Resources

• UIPM Obstacle Competition and Equipment Guidelines 2025 (from page 64)

• UIPM Obstacle Training Tips

• UIPM Introduction to Coaching Obstacle

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