Spartan Announces 2020 Elite Qualification Rules
As part of their efforts to standardize certain aspects of OCR, as of January 1st, 2020, athletes will no longer be able to register for Spartan Elite heats without meeting qualifying standards.
Tips for existing in the “pain cave”.
One Mud Run Crew member shares lessons about learning to love the pain cave after completing a 12-hour Ultra Marathon.
Race Recap: Spartan Race Portland 2019
Is Spartan Portland one of the best Sprint courses in the country? One Mud Run Crew member thinks so. Read more to find out why.
Race Recap: Spartan Snowmass Ultra
Spartan Rocky Mountain moved from Breckinridge to Snowmass for 2019. Read more to learn about some growing pains and positives to the new location.
Race Recap: Spartan Fort Carson Super and Sprint Weekend
Nestled just outside of downtown Colorado Springs and Cheyenne Mountain State Park, the Spartan Fort Carson race weekend brought nearly 7,000 OCR enthusiasts to town.
Race Recap: New Jersey Ultra and Beast
How did nasty weather impact the Spartan Tri-State New Jersey Ultra and Beast?
Race Recap: Citi Field Spartan Stadion 2019
Welcome to Spartan’s rebranding of the Stadium Sprint. Citi Field Stadion 2019 was a great race for both beginners and experienced Spartans.
Race Recap: Spartan Diablo Grande Super/Sprint Weekend
The 2019 Diablo Grande Super and Sprint weekend was filled with vertical incline and gorgeous views, but served as a reminder for many racers to ramp up their hill training.
Spartan Stadiums vs Mountains: What is the Difference and How to Train
Stadion or Mountain? Which do you prefer? Find out more about how these races differ and how to train for each.
Competing in the Spartan Age Group Division
In 2018, I was absolutely thrilled to see Spartan introduce the competitive age group category as a way to address the gap between the open heat and elite racers. This year, Spartan took it one step further and split the age groups into 4-year increments. The group in which racers will compete is based on [...]
