3KM - FIRESTARTER
Your first spark into OCR
Firestarter is the perfect introduction to obstacle course racing. At 3km long with minimal running between obstacles, this course lets you put your energy where it counts, tackling the challenges one by one.
You’ll face around 25 obstacles designed to test strength, balance and determination. Expect a full mix of OCR favourites, including heavy hauls, monkey bars, muddy sections and balance challenges. It’s engaging, achievable and seriously fun.
Firestarter is suitable for ages 10 and up and caters to a wide range of abilities. Whether you’re here for your first taste of OCR in a social, supportive environment or you’re lining up to chase a fast time, there’s a category to match your approach. Open and Competitive options are available.
Firestarter Youth (Ages 10–17)
Young athletes have their own Firestarter experience. The Firestarter Youth 3km is designed specifically for 10–17 year olds, with both Open and Competitive categories available.
The course mirrors the adult event but with selected elements adjusted, such as heavy carries and penalties, to create a safe, fast-paced and exciting challenge. The race is self-seeded, allowing competitive participants to line up at the front and those in it for fun to start further back. Choose how you want to race and make it your own.
Step onto the course and discover just how good it feels to overcome obstacles you didn’t think you could.
Think this sounds a little too comfortable? Take things up a notch with the 7KM - Fireball, featuring 30+ obstacles and a bigger physical test.
About Blazing Hills
Blazing Hills brings trail running, walking and obstacle course racing together in one unforgettable day out. Set in the heart of the Waimarino, our events are built on challenge, connection and community, with courses that reward effort and views that make it worthwhile.
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Event Director - Blazing Hills
Email Donna blazinghillsevents@gmail.com
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Event Day Experience
From the shared finish line to great food, post-race drinks and space to relax, Blazing Hills is about more than just the race. Bring the family, cheer from the sidelines, or stay on site and make a weekend of it with camping available.
Community & Values
Blazing Hills is proudly rooted in its rural surroundings. We work closely with local landowners, suppliers and volunteers to deliver an event that gives back and leaves a positive footprint on the community that hosts us.





