Virginia Spartan Event Weekend
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Event overview
The Virginia Spartan Race takes place October 24-25, 2026 at Massanutten Resort in Massanutten, Virginia. The event is an obstacle course race weekend with off-road terrain, rocky trails, steep climbs, and technical sections on resort land. The Sprint 5K has an average recorded duration of about 1 hour 32 minutes. The weekend includes separate race options for adults and children.
Race formats, obstacles and services
- Sprint - 5 km (20 obstacles)
- Super - 10 km (25 obstacles)
- Kids Race - 1-3 km (with obstacles)
Obstacles listed for the event include Atlas Carry (men 100 lb/45 kg; women 75 lb/35 kg), A-Frame Cargo, Barbed Wire Crawl, Fire Jump, Inverted Wall, Bucket Carry, Hercules Hoist, Multi-Rig, Rope Climb (16 ft / 4.8 m), Sandbag Carry (men 60 lb/27 kg; women 40 lb/18 kg), Slip Wall with mud pits, Spear Throw (target about 25 ft / 7.6 m), and walls ranging from 4 to 8 feet. Sprint finishers receive a finisher medal, a finisher tee, and a Trifecta medal wedge. Team registration is available to secure the same start time for group members. Eligible U.S. service members, first responders, and certain government employees may receive up to a 25% discount through GOVX verification. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.