THE SPRINT

5K

20 OBSTACLES

A 5K that will change your life. The Sprint is the first stop for many in their Spartan journey. It’s also an event that some returning Spartans focus on for years to come for its challenges of speed and obstacle intensity over a shorter distance.
STRENGTH
ENDURANCE
SPEED
TIME
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A classic obstacle course racing experience. The Sprint combines relatively easy trail running with 20 obstacles, held on off-road terrain featuring water and mud. Climb walls, crawl under wire, traverse monkey bars, aim a spear throw, and more.

FIND A SPRINT
WHAT YOU'LL EARN

Many medals are tossed in a drawer, but not these. Spartan medals are earned, not given. Your Sprint medal also comes with a special magnetic wedge that fits together with others to form the coveted Spartan Trifecta.

Spartan Sprint finisher t-shirt

Spartan Sprint medal, trifecta wedge and lanyard

Nutrition

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The Experience
“The sprint is my favorite race. It requires a mix of endurance and obstacle proficiency unlike anything else. there’s no room for error.”
Nicole Mericle, spartan world champion
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

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

What’s the difference between Stadion and Sprint?
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?
What is a Spartan Trifecta?
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