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title: "Race categories"
description: "The five survivalrun race categories explained: JSR (15-17, 12-14, 10-11), BSR, KSR, MSR and LSR. Distances, ages, licences and shirt colours from AR 2026/27."
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# Race categories

Survivalrun Bond Nederland distinguishes five race categories: **JSR**, **BSR**, **KSR**, **MSR** and **LSR**.

Last updated: 19 september 2026, 20:40

## Race categories (adults 18+)

Ordered from heavy to entry level; one licence covers KSR, MSR and LSR.

### LSR: Long Survivalrun
- Distance: 15–25 km (typically ~21 km)
- Age: 18+
- Licence: required
- Course: longest distance, heaviest obstacle combinations
- Shirt: **black** (AR §4.17)

### MSR: Medium Survivalrun
- Distance: 9–15 km (typically ~12–15 km)
- Age: 18+
- Licence: required
- Shirt: **red**

### KSR: Short Survivalrun
- Distance: 6–9 km (typically ~7–10 km)
- Age: 18+
- Licence: required
- Course: full technical execution; log-splitting, sawing, load-carrying
- Shirt: **royal blue**

### BSR: Basis Survivalrun
- Distance: 6–9 km (typically ~7–10 km)
- Age: 18+
- Licence: no active licence needed; entry point from recreational
- Course: considerably lighter than KSR; log-splitting/sawing/load-carrying can be skipped depending on the organiser
- Shirt: **army green**

## Jeugd Survivalrun (JSR)

### JSR 15-17 (JSCA)
- Distance: 6–9 km (typically ~7–10 km)
- Age: 15–17
- Course: content close to adult KSR; swingovers above 4 m possible; no log-splitting or load-carrying
- Shirt: **bright yellow**

### JSR 12-14 (JSCB)
- Distance: 4–7 km (typically ~4–6 km)
- Age: 12–14
- Course: max ~2.5–3 m height above ground; no log-splitting or load-carrying
- Shirt: **orange**

### JSR 10-11 (JSCC)
- Distance: 4–7 km (typically ~2–4 km)
- Age: 10–11
- Course: no target time; child-friendly obstacle construction
- Shirt: **grass green**

### JSR 8-9 (historical)
- Not in AR 2026/27; no active standings
- Historical results visible in sr-stats

## Recreational runs

Most events also offer recreational runs: pair run, group run, professional run (e.g. police), individual recreational. No licence needed. Distance often from ~4 km. Basic techniques: foot clamp, monkey hang. Advice for beginners: start short.

## Qualifying for a licence

Adult licence (KSR/MSR/LSR): 6 qualification points within max. 2 consecutive seasons. JSR from age 10: no threshold. See [Racing and standings](https://sr-stats.nl/en/resources/wedstrijd-en-klassement) for details.

## Sources

- [SBN race categories](https://survivalrunbond.nl/wedstrijdcategorieen/)
- [General Regulations 2026/2027 (pdf)](https://www.survivalrunbond.nl/downloads/20260724%20algemeen_reglement_2026_2027PDF.pdf)

See also: [What is survivalrun?](https://sr-stats.nl/en/resources/wat-is-survivalrun) · [Racing and standings](https://sr-stats.nl/en/resources/wedstrijd-en-klassement) · [Sources](https://sr-stats.nl/en/resources/bronnen).