Maserino' Obstacle Race

The Maserino' Obstacle Race, Manduria's OCR

The Maserino' Obstacle Race is the signature obstacle course race (OCR) event in the town of Manduria, located in the heart of the Salento region in Apulia. The race takes place at the "Da Ghiro & Orso" sports field, a natural area surrounded by olive groves that A.S.D. Body Angel uses as its training and competition ground. Here, athletes tackle a mixed terrain course featuring packed dirt, asphalt, plowed fields, and water sections, testing their endurance, strength, and ability to overcome obstacles.

The Course and Obstacles

The event offers various distances designed to accommodate both OCR specialists and those new to the discipline. The main competitive course spans approximately 8 kilometers and features over twenty-five obstacles, while the shorter 3-kilometer trials include about fifteen obstacles, available in both competitive and non-competitive formats for groups and enthusiasts.

• 8 km competitive course with over 25 obstacles, recognized as a regional race
• 3 km competitive course with about 15 obstacles
• 3 km non-competitive course, open to groups and amateurs

Each competitor faces natural and artificial obstacles using a wristband penalty system: the rankings reward those who cross the finish line in the shortest time while retaining the most wristbands.

Sport, Environment, and Inclusion

Since its inception, the Maserino' Obstacle Race has been about more than just competition: the event promotes values such as environmental respect and inclusion, in line with the philosophy of the organizing association. A.S.D. Body Angel, founded in Manduria and led by Liliana Gentile, has been active in the area for years, promoting athletics, obstacle racing, fitness, and gymnastics for all ages, and is an ENDAS-affiliated organization for the OCR sector.

A Stop on the Italian OCR Circuit

The race has gained significance beyond local borders: the event is now an official stop on the Italian OCR Championship circuit, with the patronage of FIPM and OCRA ITALIA, drawing hundreds of athletes to Manduria from across Apulia and other Italian regions. The backdrop of Salento's olive groves and the meticulous organization make the Maserino' Obstacle Race a benchmark OCR event in the province of Taranto.

Manduria, Between Salento and Primitivo

The race is also a perfect opportunity to discover Manduria, a Messapian city world-famous for its Primitivo wine and its archaeological heritage. Visitors coming for the race can combine the sporting event with a tour of the historic center, the Messapian walls, and local wineries, enjoying a day that blends sport, nature, and Apulian tradition.