Find all information on the 2023 Spartan Series Events in this FAQ and on the Spartan Website HERE
In this article:
US National Series (Age Group)
North American Elite Series
The following races make up the 2023 North American Elite Series:
- April 21, 2023 -Palm Beach, FL
- May 19, 2023 -Big Bear Lake, CA
- July 14, 2023 -Poconos, PA
- October 13, 2023 - TBD, Mexico
NAM Elite Series Rules:
- Your best 3 out of 4 races will count toward your series ranking.
- All races are scored the same. There is no weighting between different events.
- There are no separate Age Group divisions or Master’s divisions within the Elite category.
- Only the race-specific race distance/day will count towards the series ranking, other races held that weekend does not count towards the series.
- All events will take place on the brand new Spartan 3K distance. See the official Spartan Rulebook for more details.
North American Elite Series Point System:
All races are scored using a 300-point system. Points are assigned based on the Elite competitor's final place and gender.
Points will be awarded as follows:
- 300
- 264
- 236
- 216
- 204
- 192
- 180
- 168
- 156
- 144
- 132
- 131
For places beyond 11th, the point differential between each finisher will be 1 point.
North American Elite Series Prize Money:
- Per event
- $1,500
- $1,000
- $500
- Overall series
- $5,000
- $2,500
- $1,000
US National Series (Age Group)
Back in 2023, the Spartan Age Group National Series. This series will focus on elevating Age Group athletes and all athletes looking to race in smaller heats at a more competitive level. This is your chance to prove yourself amongst your peers for the chance to be crowned champion.
The following races make up the 2023 US National Series:
US National Series (Age Group) Rules:
- Your best 3 out of 5 races will count toward your series ranking.
- All race levels are scored the same. There is no weighting between race levels, for example, Sprint vs Super, or Sprint vs Beast.
- Only the race-specific race distance/day will count towards the series ranking, other races held that weekend does not count towards the series.
- Only competitors who sign up and compete in the Age Group Heat will earn points.
US National Series (Age Group) Prize Money:
Over $25,000 in non-cash prizes will be presented to the top 3 men and women in each age group, along with special edition USNS Age Group delta awards. Packages will be mailed at the conclusion of the series.
US National Series (Age Group) Point System
All races are scored using a 1,000-point system. Points are assigned based on an athlete's final place and their gender, within their specified age group category.
Points are calculated using the following formula.
1st Place Age Group Finishers Time (Minutes)/Your Finish Time (Minutes) x 1000 = Total Points Score
Example:
- 1st Place Age Group Time - 60:00 Minutes
- Your Time - 72:00 Minutes
- 60/72 x 1000 = 833 Points
Competitors ranked below 1,000 places in their Age Group will not earn any points.
USA Honor Series
The Honor Series commemorates and honors all those who overcome obstacles every day in an effort to serve and protect their country and communities. Race alongside our military and first responders and receive a special commemorative medal!
The Honor Series is made up of the following event weekends:
March 11-12, 2023 - Houston, TX
June 3-4, 2023 - Monterey, CA
June 10-11, 2023 - Colorado Springs, CO
October 14-15, 2023 - Nashville, TN
November 11-12, 2023 - Fenway Stadium, Boston, MA
No additional series points or prizes are tracked or allocated for Honor Series races. They will follow the regular season rankings and prizes.
For information on 2023 Canada race series please see this FAQ here.
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