The Two Mile Competitive Kids Heat is for racers seeking competition on our longest-distance kid's course. This competitive heat requires racers to attempt all obstacles and also includes a 15-burpee penalty for failed obstacles.
The top three male and female racers will be awarded and recognized on race day with a podium ceremony, prior to the Elite Podium Ceremony. Prizes include a trophy/plaque and merchandise voucher. ($30 voucher- 1st place, $20 voucher- 2nd place, $10 voucher- 3rd place)***
***Winners MUST be present at the time of the award ceremony to receive their award. No awards will be given or mailed out after race day.
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Media Coverage
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- Documentation of top individuals' names and contact information
- Social media postings of placing individuals
- Individuals will agree to coverage as part of their registration
Start Times Saturday & Sunday
- 9:00 am Male competitive
- 9:15 am Females' competitive
Rules Competitive division only
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- Order of starting position is determined by arrival time
- The top 3 males to cross will podium
- The top 3 females to cross will podium
- Age Groups will be broken into 9-11 and 12-14.
- All obstacles must be attempted
- No help from peers
- No outside assistance
- No circumventing obstacles
- Failure to complete or unwillingness to complete results in a 15-burpee penalty
- Chest to ground feet in the air
- Burpee penalties are enforced in the competitive division only
- Mandatory completion obstacles
- Mud and water obstacles
- Sandbag carry
- Farmers carry
- Low crawls
- A-frame cargo
- Single attempt obstacles
- Rope climb
- Herc Hoist
- Spear throw
- Traverse walls
- balance beams
- Multiple attempt obstacles
- All vertical walls
- Inverted wall
- Automatic disqualification
- Physical or Verbal altercations
- Spartan Staff have the authority to pull racers immediately from the course at their discretion
- Onsite guardians of individuals will be located and informed of the incident
- Skipping obstacles
- Non-completion of burpee penalty
- Cutting course intentionally
- Unsportsmanlike conduct
- Cheating
- Outside help or receiving help from peers
- Physical or Verbal altercations
In the event of a tie...
- First place tie
- 2 golds are awarded and the podium is shared
- 1 Bronze is awarded
- Silver is eliminated
- Second place tie
- 1 gold is awarded
- 2 silver are awarded and the podium is shared
- Bronze is eliminated
- Third place tie
- 1 gold is awarded
- 1 silver is awarded
- 2 bronze are awarded and the podium is shared
Dissemination of rules
- Rules and regulations will be posted on SpartanKids.com under racing guidelines
- Rules and regulations will be sent in competitive confirmation emails
- Rules and regulations will be verbally reinforced prior to race
Disputes
- Placing disputes can be brought to the Staff’s attention after the heat has ended
- Spartan Staff will listen to all disputes, however, the outcome is at their discretion.
- Discourteous or abusive disputes will not be tolerated and could result in automatic disqualification of the racer and placement, and removal from the event.
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