Apr 18 - 19, 2026
2026 San Diego Spartan Event Weekend
2026 San Diego Spartan Event Weekend
4.7
• 108 Racer Testimonials
Flat & Fast
Great for first-timers and PR-seekers alike
Traction Control
Traverse across rocky terrain, narrow trails and the famous Fox Raceway motocross track
BAG CHECK, PARKING, & PROCESSING 
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Apr 18 - 19
Sprint 5K
20 OBSTACLES
starting price
Apr 18
Super 10K
25 OBSTACLES
starting price
Apr 18 - 19
KIDS RACE 1-3km
+OBSTACLES
starting price
1/10
Race Distances
Sprint
Super
Kids Race
The Sprint
Distance
5 km
Obstacles
20
Avg duration
1 h32 m12 s
Navigate classic Spartan obstacles and off-road terrain in our best-selling race. The 5K is the perfect challenge for new Spartans.
CARRY
ATLAS CARRY
A strength challenge that dates back +1000 years to the highland games of Scotland. Summon Celtic strength to lift a 100 lb/45 kg stone up, carry it around a flagpole, and haul it back to the start. Female competitors must carry an equally difficult 75 lb/35 kg stone.
CARRY
ATLAS CARRY
CLIMB
A-FRAME CARGO
A towering obstacle that takes after its name. This giant 'A' shaped structure will test both your dynamic footwork and fear of heights. Climb over the top and down as quickly as possible using only the webbing. This is hard to do fast, especially in wet conditions.
CLIMB
A-FRAME CARGO
CARRY
Barbed Wire Crawl
Wire obstacles were used during the Civil War to slow the enemy, and since then armed forces around the world have made this a staple of basic obstacle courses.
CARRY
Barbed Wire Crawl
LEAP
FIRE JUMP
The iconic finish line obstacle. Some go for hang-time, others tap an ankle, tuck jump, or join hands with friends. Just don’t land in the fire.
LEAP
FIRE JUMP
CLIMB
INVERTED WALL
Whoever named this had no idea what inverted actually means, but the name stuck. With some practice, it's possible to run at it, flip over the top, slap the face of it with one arm, and catapult down the other side. You will surely be more popular if you can do this.
CLIMB
INVERTED WALL
CARRY
BUCKET CARRY
Often involves a steep wooden ladder on two sides of a flat crossing, sometimes made from stacked cargo containers. It's high, and after running your legs off, you'll want to take this carefully.
CARRY
BUCKET CARRY
STRENGTH
HERCULES HOIST
"Herc" is essentially a heavy sandbag attached to a rope and pulley system. Each competitor must pull on enough rope to raise the weight to the top then gently lower it back down without it free-falling.
STRENGTH
HERCULES HOIST
SWING
MULTI-RIG
The Multi-Rig comes in many configurations, starting with Sprint and going right up to Ultra. Sometimes you’ll encounter rings, other times rings and pipes, and sometimes ropes, baseballs, and other tricky things to grab onto.
SWING
MULTI-RIG
CLIMBING
ROPE CLIMB
Gym class was nothing. At the top of the 16 ft / 4.8m rope is a bell that must be rung with your hand. All Spartan race levels feature rope climb, and it becomes progressively more difficult in cold, wet, or muddy conditions.
CLIMBING
ROPE CLIMB
CARRY
SANDBAG CARRY
Spartan sandbags come in various shapes and weigh 60 lb (27 kg) for men / 40 lb (18 kg) for women. This isn't like carrying a bag of groceries.You'll usually find the Sandbag Carry on uneven ground, in mud, or if you’re particularly (un)lucky, up the side of a ski slope.
CARRY
SANDBAG CARRY
CLIMB
SLIP WALL
Rolling Mud is a series of deep water-filled mud pits that make your life difficult by filling your shoes and socks with wet and sticky mud. It’s called “rolling” because you’ll need to wade through several of these pits of brown mud and water.
CLIMB
SLIP WALL
THROW
SPEAR THROW
The obstacle that has defined Spartan World Championships. Your challenge is to choose a spear, fire at a target 25 ft / 7.6 m away, and hope it sticks in the target without falling out. Once you try Spear Throw once you'll want to come back and try again, and it's a lot of fun.
THROW
SPEAR THROW
CLIMB
WALLS
Starting at 4 feet and reaching up to 8 feet high, walls require a combination of strength, agility, coordination, and technique to scale. As always, Spartans are encouraged to attack the course together but conquer all obstacles alone, and walls are no exception.
CLIMB
WALLS
+ MANY MORE
Each event not only features our signature obstacles but also includes new challenges specifically designed to complement the unique race environment of that location.
+ MANY MORE
What You Earn
SPRINT MEDAL
Sprint participants proudly take home a well-deserved 2025 Spartan Sprint finisher medal, a tangible symbol of grit and determination.
SPRINT MEDAL
FINISHER TEE
Rep your race triumph wherever you go with the exclusive 2025 Sprint finisher tee.
FINISHER TEE
TRIFECTA MEDAL WEDGE
Along with your Sprint medal, you’ll also receive a Sprint Trifecta wedge. Complete a Super & Beast in the same year to conquer Spartan's ultimate challenge.
TRIFECTA MEDAL WEDGE
BRAGGING RIGHTS
Completing a Spartan Race is no easy feat. Join a community of resilient humans with unwavering commitment to pushing boundaries both on and off the course.
BRAGGING RIGHTS
FESTIVAL ENTRANCE
Feel the pulsating energy as racers cross the finish line, and celebrate their achievements amidst a backdrop of music, beer gardens and jubilation that is a Spartan Race atmosphere.
FESTIVAL ENTRANCE
Race Day Info
Race Day Program & Documents
What Finishers Earn
Race Map
Course maps are subject to change depending on conditions.
4.7
• 108 Racer Testimonials
Kyle Medrano
Participated in
2025
Can’t wait for the beast well organized in volunteered after race as well the ground crew are fantastic
Kevin Ulloa
Participated in
2025
Greatly organized, easy parking and great outdoor feels
Wilfredo Santos
Participated in
2025
I will do another in September.....it was a very big deal for me at 62 years old....
Mahir Hsen
Participated in
2025
The only thing that I would change would be the part of the course where there is that stretch of boulders and rocks. I don’t think that there needs t...
Stewart Contreras
Participated in
2025
Great venue. Missed the dunk wall (the wade pool was ok). More mud would have been a plus. More beasts in so cal PLEASE. Bring. Back lebec
Ephraim Ponce
Participated in
2025
Amazing experience!
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Experience San Diego
Palomar Mountain
Famous as the location of the Palomar Observatory and Hale Telescope this mountain park also offers camping, picnicking, hiking, and fishing.
Oceanside Harbor
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Events nearby
Sep
26
2025
2025 Temecula Spartan Event Weekend
Jan
24
2026
2026 SoCal Spartan Trifecta Weekend
Sep
20
2025
2025 Angel Stadium Spartan Stadion Event
Trifecta World Championship Team Captains
Join your country's TWC Community Team and build the strongest team that will represent your nation at the Trifecta World Championship 2023 Nations Parade in Sparta!
Become a Volunteer
As a Spartan Race volunteer, you will help our racers and have a unique, behind-the-scenes race experience. Not only that, but volunteering gets you free entry to a race.
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