Did you know? The word “spartan” means self-restrained, simple, frugal and austere. The word laconic, which means pithy and concise, is derived from the Spartans, who prized brevity of speech. Obstacle Types: Mud pits, Walls, Cargo Nets, Slides, etc. About 12 obstacles altogether, and most are a “fun challenge.” Welcome to beautiful Toro Park. Located just 6 miles from downtown Salinas, this park is teeming with picturesque woods and rolling golden hills, and it features ideal coastal California weather. This event brings the best of the Pacific Northwest across rugged, stunning terrain. Pair that with Spartan's legendary obstacles, and you've got an epic course. Washington D.C. Spartan Event Weekend (Mechanicsville, MD) - Sprint, Super, Kids There will be Trifecta weekends in a myriad of epic locations, including Montana (pictured below) on May 7-8, Big Bear on May 14-15, Fayetteville on May 14-15, Ohio on June 18-19, Utah on July 9-10, Seattle on Aug. 13-14, Hawaii on Aug. 20-21, West Virginia on Aug. 27-28, New Jersey on Oct. 1-2, Southern California on Oct. 22-23, Arizona on Nov. 19-20, and Central Florida on Dec. 10-11.

Put yourself to the test at this must-race event. August 5-6 Asheville Spartan Event Weekend (Mill Spring, NC) - Sprint, Super, Kids Being parents and animal lovers, they understood the associated risks of spending hours in the sun and therefore understood the importance of searching the globe to source the safest and most effective tanning products available. This is where the amazing journey of the Spatan family started! Obstacle completion is not necessary, and there's no penalties for skipping ones as you want. If you're being timed, complete each obstacle before continuing. Drawing on functional fitness training, the Stadion is a mud-free test of speed, strength, and willpower that everyone from beginners to experts will enjoy. November 18-19 South Carolina Spartan Event Weekend (Newberry, South Carolina) - Super, Beast, Ultra, Kids Welcome to Reveille Peak Ranch. Located in Burnet, Texas, this ranch offers over 62 miles that wind and weave through fields of wildflowers and cacti, dry creek beds, and exposed granite outcroppings — all the makings of an authentic Texan Spartan obstacle course race.In Palmerton, you’ll scale Pennsylvania’s Blue Mountain, which has tested Spartans year after year and is one of our longest-standing venues for a reason. Run in and out of dense forests as you scale the rugged hill designed to test even the most elite. If you’re strong and determined enough, you’ll be rewarded with amazing views of the Poconos from the top — and then your challenging descent begins. I've even written up a step-by-step tutorial: “ 6 Steps to Becoming an Obstacle Racer: Who, What, Where, When, Why, and How?” that can help you with all those nagging questions, and even a Op-ed piece on Why “I Can't Do It” is total bullsh*t. Choose The Right Event

Even with the hilly Texas terrain, prepare for a race that moves at a highly competitive clip. Big Bear Spartan Trifecta Event Weekend (Big Bear Lake, CA) - Sprint, Super, Beast, Kids Whether you’re working on a Spartan Sprint, a Stadion, a Super, a Beast, a Tough Mudder race , or a DEKA event , this will build your endurance engine. Start seeing improvement in your distance runs by following along with the 28-DAY RUN FASTER program . In “What the Hell Are You Thinking?” below we’ll cover the mental aspect of signing up, showing up, and toeing the line to take on these amazing challenges. Plus, we're returning to Abu Dhabi for the 2022 Spartan World Championship once again this December after one of the most challenging — but rewarding — Spartan race weekends ever went down in the Liwa Desert in 2021. From Dec. 3-4, 2022, Spartans can test themselves on the newly-designed World Championship Super – with Elite, Open, and three-person relay heats — push past their limits in an Age Group World Championship Beast heat, take on Abu Dhabi's first-ever Trifecta Weekend with intoxicating views, and more.

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This year, for the first time ever, we're bringing our 5K Stadion race to Baylor University's football field. McLane Stadium, Central Texas’ multi-functional sports and entertainment venue, hosts world-class music and sporting events throughout the year.