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What is Spartan?

Simply put, Spartan is the world's leading obstacle race series.

It's an event of pure primitive craziness that you'll never forget.

Spartan offers:

  • Races all over the globe.
  • Different distance events for different levels and styles of racing.
  • A unique culture and community of athletes working together to overcome any and every obstacle.

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    shelley cull

    WHAT IS the spartan race? running? obstacles?

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    Stefanie Kuhlman

    Why are all the responses on this site so vague? I remember looking up Spartan race once and there were a ton of pics and information. Not so much now

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    Angie dickerson

    Since stadium events are indoors using stairwells and hallways, do they still include mud, water, etc? The specific event mentioned 90% being on concrete.

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    Aja Varney

    Hi Angie!
    Stadium events do not typically include mud, water or other outdoor elements. If we are able to integrate them in any future stadium event we would list this specifically on the event page. However, in general it is safe to assume that stadium events are free of mud and water!

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    Abbey Gardner

    How long is the full spartan race? What age do you recommend to start racing in a spartan race? Is it timed and does everyone get a medal for completion?

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    Aja Varney

    Hi Shelley,
    Spartan Race is an Obstacle Course Race .... so, it's a combination of running AND obstacles!

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    Patrick Mcfall

    what is the average time to run the super?

     

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    Courtney

    I just finished the Atlanta Sprint! Aroo! Our Sprint had 27 obstacles. Talk about a HUGE surprise! I made it through like any good Spartan but I read the Sprint has 15+ obstacles. The amount we did is equivalent to previous Beasts. Will this hold true for all future Sprints? Will more obstacles be added to the other races? I just want to be prepared for whatever my next race holds. Aroo!

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    Ricardo gomez

    I am new at thus and I am trying to stay in shape but my tuning condition is not so good .. Are this races recommended for people like me .. Its a race against others or is a personal challenge ..

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    Tami Nelson

    How old do you have to be to enter a race?

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    Aja Varney

    Hi Tami,
    You can find that information here:
    https://spartanrace.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/201949917-Is-there-an-Age-Limit-or-Minimum-Age-to-participate-

    It's a little different, whether you're racing in the US or Canada, etc.

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    Aja Varney

    Hey Stefanie, I'm not sure what you mean? We've got quite an extensive knowledge base of answers. What were you looking for?

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    Aja Varney

    Hi Ricardo,
    We definitely recommend getting out there and racing! The goal is always just to finish to the best of your abilities! If you're just starting out, it's perfectly okay to go slowly, take your time and do your best!

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    Sameer Bhattacharya

    Is this the same race that will be on NBC? How do I start a team and enter that race?

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