Age Requirement: Kids must be at least 4 years old on or before race day to participate.
🎟️ Free Spectator Passes Included!
Every Kids Race ticket automatically includes two (2) FREE Spectator Passes!
How to claim them:
- Complete your child's Kids Race registration checkout.
- Log into your Spartan Account. The 2 spectator passes will automatically appear as "Unassigned".
- Click to assign them to your cheering section!
Note: Spectator passes grant access to the entire event venue, including the adult race area, festival village, and kids race course.
Kids Race Distances at a Glance
| Distance | Age Range | Parents Allowed? | Avg. Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1km | 4–6 years | Yes | 15–25 mins |
| 1.5km | 7–9 years | Yes | 20–35 mins |
| 3km (Non-Competitive) | 9–14 years | No | 45–55 mins |
| 3km (Competitive) | 9–14 years | No | 45–55 mins |
Detailed Distance Breakdown
1km & 1.5km Races
- Age Determination: Based on the child's age on race day.
- Parent Running: Parents are allowed on course to run alongside their child.
- Course Visibility: Most of the 1km course is visible from the Start/Finish line. The 1.5km course extends further out with limited visibility from the main area.
3km Races (Competitive & Non-Competitive)
- Age Requirement: Racers must be at least 9 years old on race day. Offered at select venues only.
- Course Structure: May consist of two laps on the 1km course plus an extended section with technical, age-appropriate obstacles.
- Parents on Course: Parents are NOT permitted on the 3km course.
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Competitive Podium & Championships:
- Top 3 male and female finishers in age groups 9–11 and 12–14 will podium at each competitive event.
- 14-year-olds on race day may compete and podium. However, racers qualifying for Regional or World Championships must still be 14 or younger on the Championship race day to participate.
- If a racer ages up into a new bracket before Championship day, they keep their qualification spot but compete in their new age bracket.
Important Event Day Information
- Arrival Time: Please arrive 90 minutes prior to your child's scheduled start time.
- Bib Numbers & Start Times: Bib numbers and start times are not posted online prior to race day for safety reasons. Bibs are assigned when checking in at the KIDS REGISTRATION tent.
- Child Supervision: Children under 14 must not be left unattended in the festival area while parents are running an adult race.
- Multiple Laps / Races: Each registration is valid for 1 race. If your child wants to run a second race, a second full registration must be purchased (includes an additional finisher shirt and medal).
- Discount Codes: Standard discount codes cannot be applied to Kids Race registrations unless specifically noted for a promotional offer.
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Forgot Your Start Time? If you forget your distance or start time, you can:
- Reference your confirmation email/receipt
- Log into your Spartan Account and view your ticket (this will show your distance); most Kids distances run multiple times per day. The full Race Day Program (with the kids times) will be sent to you via email about 10 days prior to race day and also accessible on the event page.
For additional details and photos, check out the Spartan Kids Website.