Asheville Spartan Event Weekend
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Event overview
The Spartan Race weekend takes place Aug 01-02, 2026 at Tryon International Equestrian Center in Mill Spring, North Carolina (4066 Pea Ridge Rd.). The venue includes horse trails, red clay hill climbs, and creek beds. The weekend features a festival area with music and beer gardens and a community atmosphere. The event has a 4.7 rating based on 18 racer testimonials.
Race distances and course details
- Sprint, 5 km, 20 obstacles
- Super, 10 km, 25 obstacles
- Kids Race, 1-3 km with obstacles
The Sprint has an average recorded duration of 1 h 32 m 12 s. Course terrain is off-road and uses existing trails and natural features. Example obstacles listed for these races include Atlas Carry, A-Frame Cargo, Barbed Wire Crawl, Fire Jump, Inverted Wall, Bucket Carry, Hercules Hoist, Multi-Rig, Rope Climb, Sandbag Carry, Rolling Mud pits, Spear Throw, and various wall climbs. Organizers note additional site-specific obstacles may appear.
Finishers receive event items such as a Sprint finisher medal, a finisher tee, Honor Series medals, and Trifecta medals when applicable. Team registration secures the same start time for team members and offers pricing savings. A service member discount of up to 25% is available for eligible U.S. personnel through GOVX verification. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.