Vermont Spartan Event Weekend
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Event overview
The Vermont Spartan Race takes place at Killington Ski Resort in Killington, VT on Sep 19 - 20, 2026. The event weekend includes adult and youth obstacle course race options and a festival area with music and beer gardens near the finish. The Killington course is described as using steep slopes, off-trail descents, and mountain terrain.
Race distances
- Sprint: 5 km, 20 obstacles, from $69
- Beast: 21 km, 30 obstacles, from $89
- Ultra: 50 km, 60 obstacles, from $109
- Kids Race: 1-3 km with obstacles, from $25.99
Course and features
The course features a mix of classic Spartan obstacles and location-specific challenges. Examples listed 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. Sprint finishers receive a Sprint finisher medal and related finisher items are described for participants. The event is associated with the New England Ford Series and mentions a co-branded coin for completing all series races. Participant feedback on past events noted long shuttle waits and some communication issues about start rules. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.