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What is a Spartan Trail race?
Spartan Trail is your global introduction to running in the wild with no obstacles! There are 40+ races globally with distances ranging from 10K to 50K, with events for all abilities and a chance to earn points for the Trail World Championships!
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Distances & Schedule
Each venue hosting a Trail race may offer different distances. Please check out the link below for more information:
Course Information & Cutoffs
On race day, there will be a start line specifically for the Trail race. Make your way to the start line at least 15 minutes before your designated start time. The course will NOT feature any of the Spartan obstacles, with the exception of the Fire Jump at the end of your course. Course maps are posted to our social media pages (Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter) the Thursday or Friday before the race.
| Trail Cutoff Times | |
| Distance | Cutoff Time |
| Spartan Trail 10K | 3 Hours |
| Spartan Trail Half Marathon | 6 Hours |
| Spartan Trail 50K | 10 Hours |
All Finishers Receive:
- Spartan Trail Finisher shirt
- Spartan Trail Finisher medal
- Free Beer (where available)
- Finish line food & drink
- National Rankings
- Spartan Festival Experience
- Not offered at Stand Alone Events
- Infinite bragging rights
Awards
Elite
The top 3 male & female overall Trail finishers for all distances will be awarded an Elite Delta Plaque.
The top 3 overall finishers will not be eligible for Age Group awards.
Age Group Winners
The top 3 male and female finishers in each age group will receive a unique finishers medal.
The age groups for the Trail Race are:
- 14-19
- 20-29
- 30-39
- 40-49
- 50-59
- 60+
Prize Money
Prize Money will not be offered in 2025 for USA Trail events.
Passes & Volunteer Codes
- Spartan OCR Passes do not apply to Trail races.
- Volunteer Codes: A full-day volunteer code (100% code) will apply to the Trail Race event entry fee. Racers are still responsible for the add-on fees and processing fees. The codes are valid for Elite or Age Group categories.
- Trail Season Pass can be purchased HERE
Trailfecta
A Trailfecta is completed by doing Trail 10K, Trail Half-Mile, and Trail 50K.
A wedge will be received at each distance run and the completion of the Trailfecta is formed by the wedges.
No additional item is received for the Trailfecta.
Does the Trail Race count for the OCR Trifecta?
No, a Spartan Trail race does NOT count for the Trifecta. More information on the Trifecta can be found here.
Can I transfer the Trail Race registration?
If you need to reschedule your Trail Race, you can obtain a credit valid for another US Spartan event. All standard deferral procedures apply. All details of the deferral process can be found here: Transfer FAQ
Important Notes
- The top 3 overall (male/female) are only eligible for the overall prizes, not the age group prizes.
- For any special awards, you MUST be present at the awards ceremony on race day to claim your prize. Awards and medals cannot be mailed out after the fact.