Midlands Spartan Trifecta Weekend

The Overload Run will take place in Derby on Saturday 23 August 2025.

The Farmyard Jam Ultra 2025 is a challenging endurance event held in Derby, UK. Participants can compete solo or in relay teams of 2 or 4 over a maximum of 48 hours. Each hour, runners start a lap consisting of either a 3-mile run with a 100m obstacle course or a flat 4-mile run, choosing their preferred challenge each lap.

To continue, runners must complete each lap within the hour or face disqualification. The winner is the last person standing or the first to finish lap 48. The event offers medals, photo services, refreshments, and timing, creating a tough yet rewarding atmosphere for ultra runners. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

DEKA FIT East Midlands, held at Derby Arena, is a premier fitness challenge combining running and functional workouts. The event features a 5 km course with 10 workout zones, each separated by 500 meters of running. The zones progressively increase in difficulty, targeting full-body strength and endurance.

Designed for all fitness levels, DEKA FIT offers various heat categories from Age Group to Elite, fostering a high-energy, competitive atmosphere. Participants earn finisher medals, tees, and can compete for a global leaderboard ranking. This event marks the first full DEKA FIT experience in the UK, emphasizing endurance, strength, and conditioning in a dynamic setting. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

The NYC Stadion Spartan Event Weekend, held just outside Manhattan at a large New York stadium, offers a unique 5K obstacle course race featuring 20 challenging obstacles. Participants navigate stadium bleachers, stairs, and concourses, testing strength, agility, and endurance with obstacles like the Atlas Carry, Monkey Bars, Rope Climb, and Spear Throw. The event welcomes both beginners and experienced racers, including a kids' race with shorter distances and obstacles. Finishers earn a distinctive Stadion medal, finisher tee, and a Trifecta medal wedge. The race atmosphere is vibrant, with a festival featuring music and celebrations, making it a memorable urban Spartan race experience. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

The Normanby Hall Adventure Race, organized by Curly's Athletes, is a 10km obstacle run held at Normanby Hall Country Park in Scunthorpe, UK. The course features a challenging cross-country horse course with numerous obstacles including water, mud, sand, crawl nets, and many horse jumps, along with some hills and a swamp. The event offers open and team waves, as well as a junior fun run for children aged 4-11. Celebrating its 10th anniversary, the race combines a fun, community atmosphere with charity support, notably partnering with the Scunthorpe Samaritans. Participants receive medals and optional themed event t-shirts, making it a spirited and inclusive adventure race. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

World's Toughest Mudder is an extreme 24-hour obstacle course event held at Belvoir Castle in Grantham, Lincolnshire, UK. Participants face relentless 5-mile loops featuring brutal climbs, challenging terrain, and a mix of new and classic obstacles such as the icy Arctic Enema, the greased Everest wall, and the barbed wire Kiss of Mud. The event offers individual and team relay options, fostering a tough yet supportive atmosphere. Beyond the physical challenge, the event includes a vibrant pit area with campsites, food trucks, and music, plus a post-event brunch for participants and spectators. Finishers earn medals, headbands, and exclusive apparel, celebrating their endurance and grit. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.