Obstacle Course Racing (OCR) is more than a sport – it's a battle against elements and one's own weaknesses.
Where athletes fight for survival, photographers fight for that split second to tell their story. Often working in rain, cold, and mud. They are the silent heroes of these events.
RAW Photo Awards was created to bring photographers out of the shadows. We give you the stage you deserve.
Submit your best OCR photos. Win prizes, recognition, get published, join the exhibition.
1st, 2nd & 3rd in each of 5 categories
1st, 2nd & 3rd People's Choice
Grand Prix
Coverage by international media including The OCR Report and Przeszkodowo.pl.
Winners published in the official photo book and displayed at exhibitions.
Upload your best OCR shots across 5 thematic categories.
Last chance to enter your best work.
Independent panel reviews all entries anonymously and selects the shortlist + Top 3 in each category.
The jury picks a single photo as Photo of the Year — the best across all categories.
The shortlist goes public. Everyone votes for their favorites. Top 3 win People's Choice.
Winners revealed. All winners receive awards and recognition.
Winning photos featured in the official RAW Photo Awards book and displayed at OCR events.
Submit to one or all. Each category has its own winners.
Emotions written on the face. Pain, determination, exhaustion. Close-ups and portraits showing the athlete's spirit.
Dynamics and power. Frozen motion, fighting an obstacle, a body in flight. The essence of OCR physicality.
Creativity without limits. Abstraction, play of light, unusual perspective, drone shots. Show obstacles as art.
The spirit of OCR. Cooperation and mutual support on the course. In OCR, rivals become allies.
A series of 3-6 photos telling a coherent story. From start to finish, team drama, or a solitary struggle.
Anyone! Pros and amateurs welcome. Any camera — phone, DSLR, drone.
Up to 10 entries total. Max 2 per category.
JPG files, min. 2000px short edge. Basic editing OK.
Any OCR event, anywhere in the world. No date restrictions.
Yes! Entry is completely free.
Yes. You retain full copyright. Always credited by name.
You retain full ownership of your photos. We only get a license to use them for competition purposes.
Your name is always displayed with your work. Only exception: during public voting, finalists' photos are temporarily anonymous. After voting, the official finalists gallery with full credits goes live.
Partners cannot use your photos for advertising or sales without your separate consent.
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