Erasmus+ · 5–11 May 2026Three obstacle races that turn teamwork into inclusion
Ready-to-run inclusive racetracks designed by young people from seven countries — with build steps, facilitator scripts, debrief questions and adaptations for every obstacle.
The three tracks
Pick a journey. Every one is a whole race.
Each track is a self-contained obstacle race with its own story arc, obstacles, facilitator scripts and debrief. Run one — or combine all three.
Track 01The Inclusive Obstacle Race
Inclusive
A 20-minute race built on teamwork, trust, communication, empathy and openness to new experiences — designed for participants of different abilities, in pairs where one partner is blindfolded. It is a journey, not a competition: everyone matters, and everyone finishes.
Track 02Ecology Adventure Racetrack
Ecology
A nature-themed track about recycling, food chains and caring for the planet — energetic participants who learn best through games become “Earth helpers” for 45 minutes. Built for mixed-ability groups aged 13+, and easy to scale down for younger ones.
Track 03Community Track
Community
A fast, funny, station-based competition where teams of three communicate and think under pressure. Nine quick games — from a Squid-Game bridge to a counting game that explodes — each one pushing teamwork, trust and problem-solving.
The method
How a racetrack is built
All three tracks follow one shared design method — use it to read them, and later to build your own.
The story arc — a hero's journey
A racetrack is a journey, not a competition. Each track maps the participant's experience in five stages: Ordinary World, the Call, the Threshold, the Trials (the obstacles), and the Return — going home changed. The debrief at the end is where the transformation lands.
Two layers in every obstacle
Layer 1 is what they see — the physical challenge, the wrapper. Layer 2 is what they live — the real lesson underneath: trust, communication, patience, empathy. The debrief reveals Layer 2.
Five lenses
Each obstacle is designed through one or more lenses — Senses, Balance, Together, Mind, Emotion — plus the inclusion classics Trust and Communication. A good track mixes lenses so every participant finds an obstacle where they shine.
Facilitation is the real obstacle course
Every track has an opening ritual (a welcome circle — journey, not competition), a warm-up, during-race tips, and a closing debrief circle — the most important 15 minutes of the whole race.
Adapt the challenge to the person — never the person to the challenge.
About the project
About the project
In May 2026, youth workers from seven countries met in Mogoșești-Siret, Romania for “Inclusive RaceTracks” — an Erasmus+ training course about using obstacle races as a tool for inclusion. On Day 4, working in international teams, they designed complete inclusive racetracks from scratch: concept, obstacles, materials, facilitator scripts and adaptations. This website is the result.
Read the full story- RomaniaACS Forza Junior Costuleni
- TürkiyeANKA Youth Association
- LatviaCreative Minds for Culture
- ItalyMaek APS
- SerbiaAxis Serbia
- PortugalAssociação Nó Górdio
- CyprusACPELIA
Gallery
From the training week
