The Driven Games updated name to the OCR
Join us on 10/23/2026
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The Driven Games updated name to the OCR Race Description
The Driven Games
Schedule of Events (October 22-23)
Friday 12:00 - 3:00: Race Packet Pick Up - Camp Merrill Festival area (optional)
0800: Gates Open for Participant Arrival
09:00 AM Saturday: The Driven Games 15k Challenge
- Individual 15k is comprised of the following disciplines:
- 5k trail
- 5k obstacle
- 5k endurance (Push – Pull – Carry)
1:30 PM Saturday: Charity Ruck with our Veteran Charity Partner, Hard Rock Charlie Foundation & Team Driven.
- Individual or teams may participate.
- 25lb. minimum ruck weight.
- All proceeds for this event will be presented to our charity partner at the awards ceremony.
6:30 PM Saturday: Staff/Athlete Dinner - Shenanigans Pub - 87 N Chestatee St. Dahlonega, GA 30533
Driven Games Podium Structure
- To be eligible for the overall top 3 games podium, the athlete must complete all 3 phases of the race unassisted.
- 100% obstacle completion, unassisted.
- Top 3 Male/Female finishers will be crowned as the DG Winners for both Elite and Age Group competitive divisions.
- All participants will register for either the elite or age group category.
- Age Groups: 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-55, Masters (55+).
- All participants will receive a custom Driven Games finishers medal.
Event Descriptions
- 5k Trail Phase: off road 5k trail run with a series of natural obstacles for the participants to negotiate as they tackle the course. At the 5k mark, the trail phase will automatically transition into the 5k obstacle phase of the race.
- 5k Obstacle Phase: a 5k obstacle course populated with a series of man-made obstacles coupled with the natural terrain. At the 5k mark, the obstacle phase will automatically transition into the endurance phase, the final phase of the race.
- 5k Endurance Phase: 5k format consists of push, pull, carry, ruck & run endurance events (similar to the original Green Beret Challenge).
- 5k Charity Ruck: 5k ruck march in support of our charity partner, Hard Rock Charlie. Join Team Driven for this final event of the Driven Games.
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The Driven Games updated name to the OCR Where & When
- Location: 1 Camp Merrill Dr, Dahlonega, GA 30533
- Race Date: 2021/10/23 09:00:00 AM (Saturday)
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Categories:
- Veteran Charity Ruck
- Driven Games Bundle
- The Driven Games 15k
The Driven Games updated name to the OCR Reviews
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- 2 reviews
Most Helpful Review
Racer
Great race and great venue. I’d highly recommend this race
Lee C.
Excellent Race!
The Driven Games in Dahlonega was a great experience for my son and I. The format was a lot of fun and different from most other races. The course was brutally hilly but also beautiful with numerous waterfalls (and creek crossings). The obstacles were straight forward and were things that someone could complete without much previous OCR experience. There were no gratuitous mud baths just there to make for cheesy photo-ops. The push/pull/carry section of the race was appropriately difficult to tax the competitors but not prevent them from finishing the race. I feel that it was a good test to find the fittest competitors, which is what you really want in an OCR or any race. We will definitely be looking for more Driven races in the future!
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