Sep 19 - 20, 2026
2026 Vermont Spartan Event Weekend
2026 Vermont Spartan Event Weekend
4.7
• 50 Racer Testimonials
Joe's Backyard
Only for the hardest of the east, we welcome you to where Spartan Race was born; and that means anything goes
Death March
A race where Spartan's wear their DNF's with pride. Grueling climbs, unpredictable weather and the infamous death march serve you the ultimate Spartan testing ground
Scenic Peaks
Spectators can enjoy the agony of the racers while riding the K1 gondola up to the peak
Sep 20
Sprint 5K
20 OBSTACLES
starting price
Sep 19
Beast 21K
30 OBSTACLES
starting price
Sep 19
ULTRA 50K
60 OBSTACLES
starting price
Sep 19 - 20
KIDS RACE 1-3km
+OBSTACLES
starting price
Race Distances
Sprint
Beast
Ultra
Kids Race
The Sprint
Distance
5 km
Obstacles
20
Avg duration
1 h32 m12 s
Navigate classic Spartan obstacles and off-road terrain in our best-selling race. The 5K is the perfect challenge for new Spartans.
CARRY
ATLAS CARRY
A strength challenge that dates back +1000 years to the highland games of Scotland. Summon Celtic strength to lift a 100 lb/45 kg stone up, carry it around a flagpole, and haul it back to the start. Female competitors must carry an equally difficult 75 lb/35 kg stone.
CARRY
ATLAS CARRY
CLIMB
A-FRAME CARGO
A towering obstacle that takes after its name. This giant 'A' shaped structure will test both your dynamic footwork and fear of heights. Climb over the top and down as quickly as possible using only the webbing. This is hard to do fast, especially in wet conditions.
CLIMB
A-FRAME CARGO
CARRY
Barbed Wire Crawl
Wire obstacles were used during the Civil War to slow the enemy, and since then armed forces around the world have made this a staple of basic obstacle courses.
CARRY
Barbed Wire Crawl
LEAP
FIRE JUMP
The iconic finish line obstacle. Some go for hang-time, others tap an ankle, tuck jump, or join hands with friends. Just don’t land in the fire.
LEAP
FIRE JUMP
CLIMB
INVERTED WALL
Whoever named this had no idea what inverted actually means, but the name stuck. With some practice, it's possible to run at it, flip over the top, slap the face of it with one arm, and catapult down the other side. You will surely be more popular if you can do this.
CLIMB
INVERTED WALL
CARRY
BUCKET CARRY
Often involves a steep wooden ladder on two sides of a flat crossing, sometimes made from stacked cargo containers. It's high, and after running your legs off, you'll want to take this carefully.
CARRY
BUCKET CARRY
STRENGTH
HERCULES HOIST
"Herc" is essentially a heavy sandbag attached to a rope and pulley system. Each competitor must pull on enough rope to raise the weight to the top then gently lower it back down without it free-falling.
STRENGTH
HERCULES HOIST
SWING
MULTI-RIG
The Multi-Rig comes in many configurations, starting with Sprint and going right up to Ultra. Sometimes you’ll encounter rings, other times rings and pipes, and sometimes ropes, baseballs, and other tricky things to grab onto.
SWING
MULTI-RIG
CLIMBING
ROPE CLIMB
Gym class was nothing. At the top of the 16 ft / 4.8m rope is a bell that must be rung with your hand. All Spartan race levels feature rope climb, and it becomes progressively more difficult in cold, wet, or muddy conditions.
CLIMBING
ROPE CLIMB
CARRY
SANDBAG CARRY
Spartan sandbags come in various shapes and weigh 60 lb (27 kg) for men / 40 lb (18 kg) for women. This isn't like carrying a bag of groceries.You'll usually find the Sandbag Carry on uneven ground, in mud, or if you’re particularly (un)lucky, up the side of a ski slope.
CARRY
SANDBAG CARRY
CLIMB
SLIP WALL
Rolling Mud is a series of deep water-filled mud pits that make your life difficult by filling your shoes and socks with wet and sticky mud. It’s called “rolling” because you’ll need to wade through several of these pits of brown mud and water.
CLIMB
SLIP WALL
THROW
SPEAR THROW
The obstacle that has defined Spartan World Championships. Your challenge is to choose a spear, fire at a target 25 ft / 7.6 m away, and hope it sticks in the target without falling out. Once you try Spear Throw once you'll want to come back and try again, and it's a lot of fun.
THROW
SPEAR THROW
CLIMB
WALLS
Starting at 4 feet and reaching up to 8 feet high, walls require a combination of strength, agility, coordination, and technique to scale. As always, Spartans are encouraged to attack the course together but conquer all obstacles alone, and walls are no exception.
CLIMB
WALLS
+ MANY MORE
Each event not only features our signature obstacles but also includes new challenges specifically designed to complement the unique race environment of that location.
+ MANY MORE
SPRINT MEDAL
Sprint participants proudly take home a well-deserved 2025 Spartan Sprint finisher medal, a tangible symbol of grit and determination.
SPRINT MEDAL
New England Ford Series
Conquer New England in a unique race series, powered by New England Ford Dealers — New England (Aug 16–17), Killington (Sept 13–14), and Fenway (Nov 8–9). Complete all 3 to earn an exclusive co-branded coin at Fenway.
New England Ford Series
FINISHER TEE
Rep your race triumph wherever you go with the exclusive 2025 Sprint finisher tee.
FINISHER TEE
TRIFECTA MEDAL WEDGE
Along with your Sprint medal, you’ll also receive a Sprint Trifecta wedge. Complete a Super & Beast in the same year to conquer Spartan's ultimate challenge.
TRIFECTA MEDAL WEDGE
BRAGGING RIGHTS
Completing a Spartan Race is no easy feat. Join a community of resilient humans with unwavering commitment to pushing boundaries both on and off the course.
BRAGGING RIGHTS
festival entrance
Feel the pulsating energy as racers cross the finish line, and celebrate their achievements amidst a backdrop of music, beer gardens and jubilation that is a Spartan Race atmosphere.
festival entrance
Race Day Info
Race Day Program & Documents
What Finishers Earn
Where You'll Race
Course maps are subject to change depending on conditions.
4.7
• 50 Racer Testimonials
Isaac Morse
Participated in
2025
it was awesome going to do it again
Zane Andersen
Participated in
2025
Everyone was very motivational and there was a good amount of water stations. I think it would be a good idea to have a basic first aid kit at every w...
Steve maynard
Participated in
2025
I love the course design and energy the Spartan team brings. You ran out of "Bonus Lap" pins. I love this event.
David Munyan
Participated in
2025
I think the parking situation could have been better
Jennifer Mccrabb
Participated in
2025
This course is so challenging. The best part was the fact both my husband and myself finished the Ultra! I love all the positive vibes and people chee...
Chuck Buhecker
Participated in
2025
This was one of the most efficient registrations I have encountered in my 4 years of Spartan races, the kids registrations still has room for improvem...
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Experience Vermont
K1 Express Gondola
Take a ride to the top for stunning panoramic views of the Vermont countryside.
Gifford Woods State Park
A tranquil retreat nestled in the heart of Vermont's Green Mountains, offering scenic hiking, campsites, and a serene forest environment for nature lovers to enjoy.
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