THE CITY

3 to 5K

20 OBSTACLES

The Spartan City takes place in major metropolitan centers, taking in great sights that are easy to get to. This is an ideal race for first-timers and returning Spartans looking to test their top speed over dirt-free, urban terrain.
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City events aren’t that common, so if you spot one near you, give it a go. These races feature timing, and have Open heats only. They’re also different to both Sprint and Stadion events in both their layout, and the types of obstacles you’ll tackle.

FIND A CITY
WHAT YOU'LL EARN

City events feature a special collectible swag,including a Spartan City medal, wedge, and a finisher t-shirt with City’s unique white color.

Spartan City finisher t-shirt

Spartan City finisher medal, wedge, and lanyard

Nutrition

Transformative experience

*Check the Athlete Guide for exact details for your event.
The Experience
“The Spartan City is the perfect challenge for anyone to take on. It's fast paced and fun, and the various obstacles were really unique!”
Ryan A., New York City
RELEVANT INFORMATION

Spartan is a true all-round physical and mental test. Ideal for runners, weightlifters, functional fitness fans, and newbies alike, there are parts of each Sprint that push you in all areas. Focus training on areas you’re not so good at, and if that’s all of them, no problem. Spartan brings together world-class elite athletes, to people just trying to get active.

Training Camp
OFFICIAL RULES

For each race season, we will carefully select the best obstacles in order to bring the best obstacle racing experience for our Spartans. Read below for more information about obstacle upgrade and official race rules of the season.

OFFICIAL RULES

FAQ

Why are there only Open heats?
Is the City part of the Spartan Trifecta?
What should I do before the race?
What if I can’t finish the race?
I have signed up for the race, what should I do next? How do I get to the race stations?
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