Poconos Spartan Event Weekend
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Event overview
The Poconos Spartan Race weekend is scheduled for July 11-12, 2026 at Blue Mountain Ski Area in Palmerton, Pennsylvania. The course runs through dense forests and over a rugged hill on Blue Mountain, with a steep climb and a descent offering views of the Poconos. The weekend also includes a Spartan Trail Race. Spectators can access the top of the mountain by chair lift for elevated views of the course and surrounding area.
Race distances and obstacles
- Sprint - 5 km, 20 obstacles
- Super - 10 km, 25 obstacles
- Kids Race - 1-3 km with obstacles
The Sprint 5K shows an average duration of 1 h 32 m 12 s. The event features many standard Spartan obstacles, including Atlas Carry, A-Frame Cargo, Barbed Wire Crawl, Fire Jump, Inverted Wall, Bucket Carry, Hercules Hoist, Multi-Rig, Rope Climb, Sandbag Carry, Slip Wall, Spear Throw, and various walls. Sprint finishers receive a Sprint finisher medal, a finisher tee, and a Sprint Trifecta wedge; the event also includes festival entrance for participants. Team registration can be used to secure the same start time for teammates, and eligible U.S. service members and certain first responders may receive up to 25% off via GOVX verification. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.