Pro OCR Athletes
The Elite is our most prestigious and challenging competition class. Run amongst pro OCR athletes throughout the season, chase the leader in the Tour finale and battle for a spot on the podium.
Earn points and win prize money
Toughest Elite is a part of the Tour, consisting of 50 men and 50 women competing for tour points throughout the season. The points are then recalculated into lead seconds in the spectacular chase start on the season finale.
Meet Jon Albon: A true OCR superstar with multiple Elite and OCR WC victories on his track record.
What it takes to run with the elite
To compete as an Elite athlete in the Tour, you must have finished as top 20 in one of our races, as either an Elite or Qualifier. Athletes with top 20 placements in OCR WC (Pro Heat) or OCR EC (15 km) are also eligible.
Admitted elite athletes will be notified personally before each season with further information about the upcoming season.
If you have other substantial merits, or previously have qualified for the elite, you can apply for a spot as a wildcard. You will then start with the elite in a race. If you finish in the top 20, you have earned your spot in the Elite.
To apply for wildcard, contact us. Make sure to submit your name, merits and which race you wish to run.
Read more about the steps involved to qualify for Toughest Elite/Tour or OCR World championships.
Our races are qualifying for OCR WC. Read more about the process by following the link below.
When you run in our competition classes (Elite/Qualifier/Age group), you must follow applicable rules throughout the course.
