Savage Race - Pennsylvania

The Poconos Spartan Event Weekend, held at Pennsylvania’s Blue Mountain in Palmerton, offers a challenging obstacle course race set in dense forests and rugged hills. Participants can choose from a 5K Sprint with 20 obstacles, a 10K Super with 25 obstacles, or a Kids Race featuring 1-3 km with obstacles. The course is renowned for its difficulty, demanding resilience and grit, and rewards racers with stunning views of the Poconos from the mountain summit. Spectators can enjoy the event by taking a chair lift to vantage points overlooking the course. The event fosters a team-friendly atmosphere and includes a Trifecta Pass for those who want to race all distances. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

The IM ABLE Games, held at the Mid-Atlantic Air Museum in Reading, Pennsylvania, is a dynamic multi-event fitness competition featuring a variety of challenges for all abilities. Events include a Sprint Duathlon (2-mile run, 8-mile bike, 2-mile run) on airport tarmac and nearby roads, the Kaaginator Fitness Challenge—an obstacle course inspired by CrossFit and Spartan races—offered in individual and team relay formats, a family-friendly 2-mile Fun Run, Walk, or Roll, and the Klingers Hot Wing Hustle, a fun post-race eating contest. The Trifecta Triple Crown combines the duathlon, Kaaginator Challenge, and Hot Wing Hustle for a comprehensive test of endurance and fun. The event culminates with an Afterburner Party featuring vintage planes, BBQ, and beer, creating a festive atmosphere for participants and spectators alike. Adaptive athletes are welcomed with free registration, emphasizing inclusivity. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

The Tri-State New Jersey Spartan Trifecta Weekend takes place at Mountain Creek Resort in Vernon, NJ, offering a rigorous obstacle course race experience across multiple distances. Participants can challenge themselves on courses ranging from a 5K Sprint with 20 obstacles to an intense 50K Ultra featuring 60 obstacles, including a demanding 1,040-foot vertical climb to the 1,480-foot summit of Vernon Peak. The event also includes a 10K Super, a 21K Beast, and kids' races, making it suitable for all ages and skill levels. The weekend atmosphere is competitive yet supportive, with opportunities for team racing and a focus on testing both mind and body. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

The Tri-State New York Spartan Race Weekend takes place at the historic Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, home of the 1969 Woodstock festival. This obstacle course race features rolling hills, forests, grassy meadows, and open trails, offering a challenging yet scenic environment. Participants can choose from a 5K Sprint with 20 obstacles, a 10K Super with 25 obstacles, or a kids' race ranging from 1 to 3 kilometers with obstacles. The course combines flat and fast sections with muddy, technical terrain, suitable for both first-timers and experienced racers. The event fosters a friendly, motivational atmosphere and offers on-site camping for a full weekend experience. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.