Michigan Spartan Event Weekend
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Event overview
The Michigan Spartan Race weekend takes place July 18-19, 2026 at Cannonsburg Ski Area in Belmont, Michigan. The venue is about 20 minutes from Grand Rapids and is noted for steep climbs and ski-area terrain. Racing options include multiple distances and price tiers:
- Sprint - 5 km; 20 obstacles.
- Super - 10 km; 25 obstacles.
- Kids Race - 1-3 km; with obstacles.
Ticket starting prices shown in the source are $70.00 for Sprint, $95.00 for Super, and $25.99 for Kids Race. Teams can purchase tickets together to secure the same start time and access savings. A service member discount of up to 25% is offered to eligible U.S. military, law enforcement, fire, and first responder personnel via GOVX. Course maps are subject to change.
Course and what finishers receive
The course covers more than 11 miles of rugged terrain across the venue and includes trails, bridges, rolling hills, water crossings, sand pits, steep climbs, and descents. Listed obstacle examples include Atlas Carry, A-Frame Cargo, Barbed Wire Crawl, Fire Jump, Inverted Wall, Bucket Carry, Hercules Hoist, Multi-Rig, Rope Climb, Sandbag Carry, Slip Wall (rolling mud), Spear Throw, and various walls. The Sprint lists an average completion duration of 1 hour 32 minutes 12 seconds. Finishers receive a finisher medal, a finisher tee, a Sprint Trifecta wedge, and festival entrance amenities. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.