Spartan Race FAQs

We are always happy to assist and attempt to resolve any issues that you may be having.

First, we recommend you continue to browse through our Knowledge Base. We have articles here that answer almost any question you could think of; so, by taking a few minutes to browse, you may be able to answer your question right away.

If you do not find an answer to your question, or your situation is more individual (registration changes, billing errors, etc.), please don't hesitate to contact us. You may do so with the red "Help" button.Or email us directly: [email protected]

Please Note: Spartan Race does NOT have a Customer Service phone number at this time. All questions will be answered via email, in the order in which they are received. Please do not send in multiple emails as this will cause further delays.

When sending an email, in order to expedite a response and quick resolution, please include as much information as possible, such as:

Your first and last name

Email address you used to register (if different than the one you're emailing from)

Race date your concern is in reference to

Any code or voucher number that you may be referencing

Order number (when applicable)

In general, more information is always better than not enough.

Email servers' security protocols can be pretty strict these days, so sometimes our messages just don't make it to your inbox.

If you haven't received an email within 48 hours of signing up for our Workout of the Day emails, Food of the Day emails, blog updates, or pre-registration, don't panic.

Here are a few things you can try:

Update your email preferences here.

Check your Spam/Junk mail folder (or, if using Gmail, your "Promotions" tab)

Add the @spartan.com domain to your email account's " Safe Senders List "

Add [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], and [email protected] to your address book

If that doesn't help, please contact customer service at [email protected]

Please note that it can take up to 48 hours to receive your first message

If you registered for an event, but have not received a confirmation message, please log in to your ChronoTrack account to view your registration information. You can find out how on the following page: How do I log into my Chronotrack account to view/edit my upcoming 2019 events?

Spartan uses multiple warehouses for merchandise, so it is possible that your items shipped from different locations. If you received the first part of your order, please allow three additional business days for the rest of your order to arrive!

For orders outside the US, please allow an additional week, as orders do take longer to process through customs.

(NEW for 2020) Elite Category Qualification Requirement

In the interests of continuing the growth of Spartan OCR as a truly competitive global sport, a competitor may no longer register for any Elite category heat (or purchase an Elite Season Pass) without first meeting qualifying criteria listed below. This rule applies to all Elite category heats starting on January 1st 2020 for events taking place in the United States, Canada or the UK.

Any Elite competitor already registered for an event on or after Wednesday, January 1st 2020 must complete the qualification process, or will be moved to the Age Group category. Competitors who are automatically moved may apply for qualification at a later date.

Elite Category Qualification Application Process

Any prospective Elite category competitor, whether a prior Spartan participant or not, may submit an application for Elite category qualification via spartan.com. ( Applications may be submitted here.)

Each application requires a one-time payment of a US$30 fee, payable to Spartan HQ upon application submission. This fee covers program administration and processing and is non-refundable in the event of application rejection.

Successful applicants will be emailed a unique Elite Qualifying Code (EQC) which will be good for the remainder of the 2020 season. This code must be input each time the competitor registers for an Elite category heat, or chooses to purchase an Elite Season Pass.

Initial applications will be reviewed within 30 days. Starting on January 1st 2020 all applications will be reviewed within 72 hours.

Denied applicants will have 7 days to dispute their decision without having to repay the application fee. Any disputes after 7 days will require a new application and application fee.

Elite Category Qualification Criteria

To earn an Elite Qualification Code (EQC), a competitor must be 14 years of age or older as of Wednesday, January 1st 2020 and meet at least one of the following criteria:

One or more top 3 finishes at Spartan OCR events in the Elite and/or Age Group category within the previous 24 months

One or more top 10 finishes within the Elite category at any regular season Spartan OCR event within the previous 12 months

One or more top 5 finishes within any Age Group category at any regular season Spartan OCR event within the previous 12 months

US$2000 or more of lifetime prize money earned to date in the Spartan Elite category. (International Prize money will be converted from local currency to USD based on current exchange rates)

Please note: Age Group category refers to the designated "Age Group" Heat. It does not apply to results in the Open category.

Elite Category Automatic Qualification

On December 1st 2019, the top male and female athletes from certain 2019 championship series and events will be automatically sent Elite Qualifying Codes (EQC) via email, which will be good for use throughout the 2020 season. These athletes do not need to separately apply for an EQC.

The eligible events for automatic EQC qualification are:

All 2019 National & Regional Series, final leaderboards

All 2019 championships, final leaderboards

The 2019 World Championship, 2019 Trifecta World Championship, and 2019 Ultra World Championship, final leaderboards.Chart below indicates the number of Automatic Qualification spots PER GENDER.

In addition, all members of the Spartan Pro Roster and selected athletes at any HQ designated Spartan Combine event, will be issued an Elite Qualifying Code (EQC) and do not need to submit an application.

Downgrading from Elite Category

An Elite competitor with an EQC may freely choose to register for, and compete in, the Age Group or Open categories at any event globally.

The Delta is Spartans toughest endurance challenge, featuring achievements in the core Spartan disciplines: Mind, Body and Spirit. Wedges are earned through a variety of Spartan activities that you may choose from to create your own unique Delta.

A completed Delta can take many forms. A Mind, Body, and Spirit Delta is just one journey. A combination of plates featuring multiple Trifectas from various years is another example. You write your own story.

Q: How do I earn the new Delta Wedges

Wedges are earned by completing various Spartan events. Certain events are combined to make up different aspects of a Mind, Body, or Spirit Trifecta.

Mind

Body (the classic Spartan Trifecta )

Spirit

1x Workout Tour

1x Spartan Strong (3 classes)

1x Volunteer (3 Full Day Shifts)

1x Spartan Sprint

1x Spartan Super

1x Spartan Beast

1x Hurricane Heat 4HR

1x Hurricane Heat 12HR

1x Hurricane Heat 24HR

1x Obstacle Specialist

1x SGX Training Class

1x Volunteer

1x Spartan Stadion

1x Spartan Super

1x Spartan Beast

Country A

1x Agoge Prepare

1x Agoge Endure

1x Agoge Succeed

1x Ambassador

1x Spartan Coach/Strong Instructor Course

1x Volunteer

1x Spartan Sprint/Stadion

1x Spartan Super

1x Spartan Ultra

Country B

1x Agoge Prepare

1x Agoge Endure

1x Agoge Succeed

MIND

Workout Tour: Attendance at one free Spartan Workout Tour event

Spartan Strong: Given by a Spartan Strong Instructor, upon successful completion of 3 Spartan Strong classes

Spartan SGX Training: Given by an SGX coach to their class participants upon completion of 4 training sessions

Volunteer: Successful completion of 3 full day volunteer shifts

Obstacle Specialist: Successful completion of an Obstacle Specialist Class

Spartan SGX Coach: Completion of certification as Spartan Coach

Spartan Strong Instructor: Completion of certification as Spartan Strong Instructor

Ambassador:

Street Team Ambassador:Members must be in good standing with the team and have no "No Shows" in the previous 12 months. Members must put in at least 40 hours in the current year AND volunteer at 4 key locations (such as Exit Tent or Expos). This program runs on a calendar year basis beginning on January 1, 2020.

Social Brand Ambassador:Successful completion of 3 full day activation team shifts. Shifts must total 24 hours and the member must be in good standing with the team.

BODY

Race Delta Wedges come with your Finisher Medal

Spartan Trifecta - Complete a Sprint, Super & Beast in the Trifecta year.

Alternative Trifectas are possible by swapping in a Stadion wedge for a Sprint, or an Ultra for a Beast.

SPIRIT

Hurricane Heat Trifecta: Complete a Hurricane Heat, a Hurricane Heat 12 Hour and the Hurricane Heat 24 Hour.

Hurricane Heat 24 Hour is only obtainable by completing one of the H3X global events. Dates and locations to be available soon.

Agoge Trifecta: Agoge students must now attempt to complete a Trifecta by earning all three wedges throughout different stages of a single Agoge event

The 60 hour Agoge is a journey of 3 chapters: Preparation, Endurance, and Success.

Each successful completion comes with a Delta Wedge representing that chapter.

Participants must complete the event sequentially and only continue into the next chapter if they successfully earn a wedge for the previous chapter.

Some Delta wedges may not be available in all global regions, however with the large number of combinations available, there are many different paths for a Spartan to complete a Delta.

Q: What are the Delta Icons and how do I get them?

Every venue will offer an etched steel Spartan Delta Icon. Each Delta Plate holds 3 Delta Icons, use this space to commemorate the race you dominated to earn your Wedge.

Q: How long do I have to complete the Delta once I start?

A 3-sided Delta may be completed over an unlimited period of time (except for some individual components which require completion within a calendar year, such as one official Spartan Trifecta).

Q: Is there any specific order I need to complete the different events for the Delta?

You can complete the Delta in any order you wish.

Q: Where do I get my Spartan Delta Pyramid Display?

The Delta Plates and Base Displays can be purchased through the official online store, here.

Q: What if I live outside of the US, do you ship internationally?

We can ship Delta pieces internationally as long as you provide a phone number during the registrationprocess.

We do not release course maps prior to the event.

Each Spartan Race strives to surprise the athlete. Preparation for the unknown is a must.

If a map is provided it will be posted on Social Media the Thursday night or Friday of a race event.

"You will know at the Finish LIne"

2020 Spartan Series:

Regional/National Series

Stadion Series (coming soon)

Mountain Series

Honor Series

General Series Rules

All races in the series count towards your series standings

Racers placing in the overall Top 3 at the conclusion of a National/Regional series MUST BE present at the final race of the series to be eligible for prize money and awards.

Points will be award as follows

300

264

240

216

192

and below will earn 1 point less than the prior placement.

In case of a tie placement at the last race, the last race will serve as the tie breaker. If both racers don't attend the final race, than placement at the 2nd to last race will serve as the tie break.

Unless notated otherwise only the Saturday racecounts for the series.

US National Series

Events:

2/23/20: Jacksonville (Sunday Sprint)

4/05/20: Seattle North (Saturday Super)

05/03/20: Montana (Sunday Super)

7/19/20: Utah (Saturday Beast)

Event 5: TBD

Elite Prize Money Per Series race (Male and Female Payout is the same and listed below) *

$3000

$1500

$800

$700

$600

$500

$400

$300

$200

$100

*Only the series race will pay the above amounts. All other events will pay out the normal Race Payouts.

Overall Series Winners

$8000

$4000

$2500

$1000

$800

$600

$400

$300

$200

$100

Stadion Series

Events:

(coming soon)

Prize Money Per Series Race (Male and Female Payout is the same and listed below)*

$800

$600

$400

$350

$300

$250

$200

$150

$100

$100

*Only the series race will pay the above amounts. All other events will pay out the normal Race Payouts.

Overall Series Winners

$3000

$1500

$800

$600

$400

$350

$300

$250

$200

$100

Mountain SeriesEvents:

5/17/20: Big Bear (Saturday Beast)

7/12/20: Palmerton (Saturday Super)

7/25/20: Indiana (Saturday Sprint)

9/13/20: Vermont (Saturday Beast)

10/04/20: Tri-state NJ (Saturday Super)

Elite Prize Money Per Race (Male and Female Payout is the same and listed below)*

$800

$600

$400

$350

$300

$250

$200

$150

$100

$100

*Only the series race will pay the above amounts. All other events will pay out the normal Race Payouts.

Overall Series Winners

$3000

$1500

$800

$600

$400

$350

$300

$250

$200

$100

Honor Series Individual Events

Note there is no Honor Point Series. These are only individual event weekends.Events:

3/14/20: San Antonio

3/21/20: Las Vegas

5/16/20: Nationals Park

6/13/20: Fort Carson - Colorado Springs

6/27/20: Fayetteville

8/22/20: Fort Campbell - Nashville

9/12/20: Seattle North

Elite Prize Money Per race (Male and Female Payout is the same and listed below)

$500

$200

$100

A member of the Spartan Trifecta Tribe finishes one of each Spartan distance - Sprint, Super and Beast (or Ultra), anywhere in the world. One of each distance must be completed within the Trifecta qualification year, which runs between our Spartan Trifecta World Championship event each year, taking place the first weekend of November.2019 Trifecta Year: All events within calendar year 20192020 Trifecta Year: Begins Monday, November 4th 2019 and concludes Sunday, November 8, 2020.

For the 2019/2020 Trifecta Season ONLY, there will be a limited transition period, as we switch away from calendar year qualification and to the Trifecta season year.An event completed between Nov. 4, 2019 and Dec. 31, 2019 falls within this crossover period and WILL count toward BOTH the 2019 and 2020 trifecta years, in order not to shorten one year or the other. While the race in November will count for 2019 and 2020 you will not get but one medal, one wedge for a single race event, there is not additional hardware provided for a single race finish.You can earn multiple Trifectas in a single year, however only one lap per day, per event will count toward this accomplishment. All athletes trifecta status resets to 0 at the end of each Trifecta Year.(If you run in both the Elite and Open series, still only ONE run through the course, per day, per event will count towards a trifecta.)

The Hurricane Heat does not count towardss a Trifecta.

Trail events do not count toward a Trifecta.

Spartan City eventsdo not count as a Sprint towards the Trifecta.

Stadion events do count as a "Sprint" towards the Trifecta.

The entire Ultra course needs to be completed for it to count. Only completing half does not result in a "Beast" towards your Trifecta.

You do not need the trifecta pass to earn the Spartan Trifecta. (But it can be a great deal!)

You can run the races in any order, the Sprint does not need to be the first event.

There is nothing special that you will need to do to "claim" a trifecta medal, as you will earn the three pieces of it, as you complete your races during the season. Once you have your third piece, the medals will fit together to complete one big Trifecta medal*. If you are earning your 2x, 3x, etc. Trifecta medal, they are available on site at the event**. Please complete your race, then see our results tent and/or our dedicated Trifecta Tent to be presented with your multi-Trifecta medal.

Trifecta merchandise (shirts, medal holders, etc.) will be available for sale at the merchandise tent at all events, but no additional merchandise, other than medal pieces, will be provided to Trifecta finishers.

Please note: Starting in 2015 all races in the world will award the Trifecta medal pieces. There are no single trifecta medals for any country.*Trifecta wedge pieces (awarded with a finisher medal at every event) will remain tied to the calendar year in which they were earned. 2019 and 2020 wedges work interchangeably to form a 1x Trifecta medal and fit in the standard delta and trifecta plate.**Racers who may earn a Multi-Trifecta Medal (2x, 3x, etc.) for the 2020 season, during the limited crossover period in 2019 will NOT be able to pick up their 2020 Trifecta Season Multi Trifecta medal on site at the event. 2020 multi-trifecta medals will be available in early 2020 and will be shipped to eligible racers when they are available. Eligible racers should submit a request to customer service ( [email protected] ) with their complete mailing address and qualifying races for verification.

The amount of time your racer is on course depends on their fitness level, ability to complete the obstacles, and the environmental conditions on race day.

What obstacles can my racer expect?

Your racer will be running, climbing, crawling, etc. and should dress in comfortable clothes for exercise that match the weather of your event. Think physical education class. Quick dry material is best for our outdoor events because your young Spartan will get muddy! Athletic shoes that you are OK getting muddy and athletic wear that wicks moisture (polyester) are best. Cotton will keep your racer wet and is highly discouraged for colder events. Your racer will not be offered mud or water obstacles at our stadium events.Our festival grounds tend to be muddy due to the amount of muddy racers walking around. Please dress in footwear you do not mind getting muddy yourself :)

You've registered for an event, but you've decided you'd actually like to run at a different time of the day. No problem.

(Reminder: If you're running with a team, you may be moved within your time block, to be placed at the common team start time. See details here: Team Registration and Start Times )

Head over to ChronoTrack (the registration system) and choose "Athlete Login" in the upper right corner: add yourself back onto the team

Log in or Create an account using the SAME email address you used for registration.

In your profile, you'll see the "Upcoming" events tab. Locate the race in which you'd like to change your start time:

On the right side, choose the blue button that says "Change Race":

When you click "Change Race," you'll get two options:Change to Another Race: this allows you to move your start time to another heat block on the same day.Defer my registration for another event: this allows you to withdraw from the current event and receive credit to use towards an event on a different day than you are currently registered.

To adjust your start time, choose "Change to Another Race"

Next, you'll be shown your current start time choice and asked to choose the NEW start time choice you'd prefer. *If a time block is Sold Out, you will NOT be able to move into it. No Exceptions. Time Block capacities are maintained for the safety of our racers.*

After you choose your new start time, you'll get a screen confirming the charges (if any). You will be responsible for paying in difference in price between the price you paid for your current start time and the current cost ofthe new start time. There will also be a small Service Fee added to your order for online processing. You will not be refunded if you choose to move from a higher priced time block to a lower priced time block.

*Team members*: Changing your start time will automatically remove you from your current team. You must . Please note that we cannot guarantee you will be able to join your team in the new heat if this change is made within 21 days prior to the race. It will be dependent on wave capacity and sizes.

Please Note: Once you input your credit card and agree to the charges presented to you, NO REFUNDS will be provided. If you have questions regarding the charges presented to you, please don't hesitate to contact us PRIOR to completing your transaction.

If you are adjusting your start time less then 14 days prior to the event, your NEW start time may not show online until all changes are processed the Friday prior to the event.

You just tackled a Spartan Race, here is how you can find your photos!

Photos will be posted by the Friday after the event.

You can find your photos here: https://www.spartan.com/en/race/results-photos/past-races

On the right, choose your race. When the photos are available, you will see the galleries posted.

[email protected]

Next, open the gallery for your race. The gallery will look like this.

You will have two ways you can search for your photos. First, simply enter your race bib# in the top right box. This is the number that was on your headband.

Another way you can search for photos is by using the time splits. To do that, just click "Filter By Time" and you can enter a time of day. Then you would click "All Obstacles" to choose the obstacle that corresponds with the time you were there. To find those times, you can get your timing splits from ChronoTrack.

ChronoTrack Log In

Once in your account, go under the "Past" events tab. Then click "View Results". This will pull up the race results. Just enter your name or bib# to get your timing splits.

Just enter the times from the "Time of Day" into the search box, choose the corresponding obstacles, and that will pull up the photos from the time you were there.

Photos taken in the Festival area may be found under the Race Highlights section. Some photos do also get posted separately to the Spartan Facebook page.

I searched for my photos but can't find any, now what?

If you tried finding your photos through a bib search and a time search, and but still need assistance, please contact us by sending an email to.

Please provide a detailed physical description of yourself and what you wore on race day, such as: hair color, hair style (pony tail, bald, buzz cut, beard, mustache, long, short), ethnicity, any distinguishing marks like tattoos or numbers written on arms/legs, distinguishing clothes (almost everyone wears black and mud will often obscure designs on clothes), etc. Basically, we need information that would help someone recognize you without ever having seen you. If you happen to have a selfie or snapshot taken of you at the race, that will greatly help in identifying you!

If you experience any technical issue, please let us know what device (iPhone, iPad, Android, etc.) and browser you are using to access the photo timeline. Older versions of Internet Explorer are not compatible with the timeline, so if you use Internet Explorer and experience any issues, please try Chrome or Firefox to see if that works for you.

We do not have any photos available for races prior to June 2016.

I can't find my photos or some are missing?

I didn't wear my headband because I thought my timing chip would keep track.

I don't want photos of me posted online. How can I have them removed?

Can I remove the logo from my photo?

For the kids race: Why can't I find my child's photo?

How can I get high resolution copies of my photos to print?

My timing chip fell off on course and I can't find any of my photos.

1) I didn't wear my headband because I thought my timing chip would keep track of my splits and photos.

Your timing chip will record your time when you step over a timing mat but wearing your headband is highly recommended while participating.

2) I don't want photos of me posted online. How can I have them removed?

Before you participated in a Spartan event, you signed a waiver saying we can photograph you. However if you request to have your photos removed, you will need to email [email protected] and our Customer Service team will work to remove the images. The usual reasons a photo will be removed is if there is a wardrobe malfunction or if it is too revealing. Not liking how you look is not a reason to remove a photo.

3) Can I remove the logo from my photo?

No. We own the rights to the photos we take and we brand them with our logo. Arent you proud to be a Spartan? With so many other OCR events out there, we brand all of our images so everyone knows you were at a Spartan Race.

4) For the kids race: Why can't I find my child's photo? There were photographers everywhere.

Always make sure the photographer is wearing either a staff shirt or is wearing a media pass. If they were actually a staff photographer, their photos will be on Spartan.com.

5) How can I get high resolution copies of my photos to print?

The photos you download directly from spartan.com are, in fact, high-res. Most downloaded images are about 19in x 13in, meaning you can blow it up to fit in an 8x10 photo frame with ease. If you are downloading images from Facebook, they will not be large enough to print, as Facebook compresses the image size.

6) My timing chip fell off on course and I can't find any of my photos.

If your timing chip fell off on course and if you have NOT talked to some one from the results tent, you need to email [email protected] immediately to earn credit for your race. If your timing chip did fall off, you will need to manually search for your photos by time of day. Your timing chip is synced to the bib # you ran with, which ultimately syncs up to the photos uploaded to our database. This process enables you to search your photos using your bib #.

Please note, we do not have any photos available for races prior to June 2016.

Purchase your Pass Here: Elite Season Pass (Requires Qualification - Read about how to Qualify, here! ) Age Group Pass Open Season Pass

In this article:

What is a SeasonPass?

Why should I get a SeasonPass? What are the benefits?

How do I view my pass or confirm when it expires?

How do I sign up with my new pass?

How do I use my pass or benefits?

Can I share my pass with a friend if I am not attending an event?

Can I use it on Hurricane Heats ?

Can I use it for Trail Races?

What about International Passes?

What else do I need to know?

What is a SeasonPass?

In the US, we are offering three options for your Season Pass.

Our ELITE Season Pass, valid for Elite, Age Group, and Open (Morning/Afternoon) Heats. Note, Elite Heats in 2020 require qualification ( Read about qualifying here!)

Our AGE GROUP Season Pass, valid for onlyAGE GROUP and Open (morning, afternoon, etc.) heats, during the calendar year 2020.

Our OPEN Season pass, valid for onlyOPEN (morning, afternoon, etc.) heats, during the calendar year 2020.

Note:As of 11/15/2019, the 2020 US Elite, Age Group, or Open Season Pass will apply to races occurring during the Trifecta Transition Period (November 4th, 2019 - December 31st, 2019). With this one exception, all passes will apply to their calendar year (January - December). Any races already purchased without the use of the pass cannot be refunded retroactively. Read more about this Trifecta Transition Period here.

Passes DO NOT guarantee your entry into a sold-out heat. You must register early to guarantee your spot! Your pass is valid for one chip-timed entry per day, per event. For pass holders that would like to run an additional timed lap, there will be an additional on-site charge of $14 for a new timing chip, bib packet, finisher medal, and shirt.

NOTE: Your SeasonPass is unique to you and can not be shared. Pass usage is audited. If racers are discovered sharing passes, passes may be revoked and any race results disqualified. Seasonpasses are non-transferable once purchased.

Why should I get one? What are the benefits?

All 2020 US PassMembershipsinclude:

Entry into all US Sprint, Super, Stadion, Beast, and Trail events. Discount applicable for Ultra/Agoge events, duringthe life of your pass (specific heats are NOT guaranteed).

Pass valid for registration in eligible heats for your pass (Elite Pass, All heats; Age Group, Age group, and Open heats; Open pass, only Open category heats). Pass is not valid for Kids Races or Spectator registration purchases.

Exclusive 2020 Season Pass Holder T-shirt (shirt will be same size as jacket, you pick during registration, unable to exchange sizes and the fit would be likevenue tee /merch shirt unisex sizing xs-2xl)

Exclusive 2020 Season Pass Holder Jacket (jacket will be same size as shirt, you pick during registration, unable to exchange sizes and the fit would be likevenue tee /merch shirt unisex sizing xs-2xl)

Exclusive 2020 Season Pass Holder Hat

1 Free Spectator Pass (Festival Pass) per event

Multi-lap Discount

Season Pass Insider's Facebook Group

50% Discount on Ultra and Agoge events

10% Merchandise Discount

VIP Notification of New Race Openings

How doI view my pass or confirm when it expires?

Head over to your ChronoTrack account at https://services.athlinks.com/and choose "Athlete Login" in the upper right corner. Please log in with the same email address that you used for your purchase.

Once you are in your ChronoTrack Athlete profile, select the "Membership Tab" and you will see the Spartan SeasonPass Membership event. This membership event indicates that you will be able to register for all events that take place within the 2020 calendar year.

The expiration date will be listed under your membership.

How doI sign up with my new pass?If your event is taking place BEFORE August 8, 2020, please follow these instructions:

Find an event on ourwebsite.

Click on the Register button on the top of the event page you choose.

When prompted, login to your ChronoTrack account, using the SAME email address as you used to purchase your pass (THIS IS IMPORTANT).

Once you select your preferred start time (that is valid for your pass) you will immediately see your registration discounted 100%,leaving you to pay the racer insurance and parking/bag check fees (totals are reflected on the right-hand side of the screen). If you do NOT immediately see this discount, please contact our Customer Service team for assistance before proceeding.

If your event is taking place August 8, 2020 or after, please follow these instructions:

Find an event on ourwebsite.

Click on the Register button on the top of the event page you choose.

When prompted, login to your Spartan Tickets account, using the SAME email address as you used to purchase your pass (THIS IS IMPORTANT).

Once you select your preferred start time (that is valid for your pass) you will immediately see your registration discounted 100%,leaving you to pay the racer insurance and parking/bag check fees (totals are reflected on the right-hand side of the screen). If you do NOT immediately see this discount, please contact our Customer Service team for assistance before proceeding.

*Please note: Races in August 2020 or later are in a new registration system. After purchasing the Season Pass, it can take 5-7 business days for your pass to be activated in the system.

How do I use my benefits?

SeasonPass Membership benefits are easy to use!

Race registration benefits can be used immediately upon purchase, as noted above ( How do I sign up with my new pass? )

Free Festival Pass can be used for one spectator to enter the festival. This can be claimed by you or your guest on race day at Spectator Registration. The pass will be under your name (the racer). You do NOT need to pre-register this pass, one is automatically added to your registration when you sign up with the pass.

Promotional clothing items are being finalized; stay tuned for specific shipping timelines.

Can I share my pass with a friend if I am not attending an event?

NO. The pass is only valid for the person it is registered to. Ifyour pass is used to register someone else, their order will be canceled. If it is caught after the event, they will be DQ'ed and their results removed from the event. Your pass will also be revoked with no refunds given. There is a zero-tolerance policy on SeasonPass abuse. No excuses, no exceptions.

Can I use it on Hurricane Heats?

Yes, you may use the season pass for Hurricane Heats. You will have to register in the single Hurricane Heat event for your pass to accept entry for the Hurricane Heat.

Can I use it for the Trail Series events?

Yes.If you purchase the 2020 pass, the Trail Series events are included.

What else do I need to know?

The USseason pass is only valid on eligible races in the US including Hawaii.

The Spartan Season Pass guarantees entry to every event during the life of your passbut does not guarantee entry into a specific heat. The registration team will give priority to Membershipholders when adjusting heat assignments, or accepting last-minute registrations, but requests will still be subject to space limitations.

Specialty races such as the Charity races, or other possible special events including ones put on by Spartan's Partners maynot be included or may be included at a reduced rate. Events that are NOT SeasonPass Eligible will be indicated on the Event Page for that specific event.

The pass cannot be put on hold in the case of injury, moving, or any other reasons.

We are not able to credit current or past registrations toward the cost of a pass.

We are not able to refund current registrations if you buy a pass after signing up for an event.

The pass is non-refundable and non-transferable.

When you sign up with the pass we are not able to transfer that registration to another person or event and the insurance and other fees paid are non-refundable.

At this time you are not able to purchase the pass for someone else. The pass does need to be purchased through the intended racer's ChronoTrack account.

SeasonPass Holders have access to sold-out events. However, Season Pass Holders do not have access tosold-out heats. If an event is completely sold out we will accommodate you in the afternoon session.

Since its founding in 2010, Spartan has been a partner insupportinga wide range ofcharitablecauses, from multiple local military charities to organizations that fight childhoodobesity and assist disabled athletes. These organizations include Homes for Our Troops, Green Beret Foundation, and Rod Dixons Kids Marathon Foundation, among many others.

For example in February 2014, Spartan hosted the Tampa Special Ops Spartan Sprint which generated a combined $67,486 in cash and in-kind support for local military groups. This included a $5,000 donation to the Green Beret Foundation and a $2,486 donation to USSOCOM Care Coalition. In addition, Spartan provided a platform for racers to donate directly to the Green Beret Foundation this resulted in raising an additional $2,500.

Complimentary race entries valued at $45,000 were distributed within the Tampa community, and we sponsored MacDill Air Force Base special events in the amount of $5,000.

Additionally, five charities received in-kind donations of booth space at the Tampa Raceto promote their causes for a total value of $12,500, including Team RedWhiteBlue, Operation Enduring Warrior, Green Beret Foundation, Black Dagger Military Hunt Club, and Special Ops Survivors.

Our support in Tampa is a recent example of our belief that the most effective strategy is to offer charities the opportunity to raise funds by leveraging the power of the Spartan brand and its reach.The tremendous response from over 35 charities, who are now part of the Spartan Charity Partner Program nationally, demonstrates the appeal within the charity community to use the Spartan community to bring awareness to their causes.

Specifically, funds are raised for charitable organizations through a variety of techniques as the non-profits leverage the awareness they receive at races and through social media. In this way, the non-profits benefit from the support of new and repeat donors.

In 2014, Spartan named Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) as the official Charity Partner of the 2014 U.S. Reebok Spartan Race. CAF is the world leader in helping individuals with physical challenges get involved and stay involved in sports.

"Operation Enduring Warrior has a good relationship with Spartan that has definitely been beneficial for our organization. While we haven't received monetary donations, they have given us complimentary race entries for our entire team in quite a few Spartan races as well as allowing for us to set up our booth at those same races. These races have gained OEW exposure and most importantly have given recognition to our wounded veterans. This in turn has allowed us to help more wounded veterans, which is the lasting legacy we want to leave."-OEW President, Scott Blough

To learn more about Spartans commitment to helping others, log onto: http://www.spartan.com/charity/

The Spartan Ultrais a unique race with Ultra-specific obstacles and challenges; the Ultra will no longer be an extension of the Beast event (like the pre-2018 Ultra Beast).

The Ultra will be geared for true endurance-focused Spartans, with a minimum distance of 30 mi/ 50km.Upon completion of this 30 mile test of will, successful finishers will receive a unique Ultra belt buckle, as well as special Ultra-branded finisher shirt and wedge medal.

The Spartan Ultra will count towards the Spartan Race Trifecta as a Beast. Using an Ultra as the Beast, you would need 1 Sprint/Stadion and 1 Super to complete a Trifecta.Completion of one Ultra will count as one piece of the Trifecta. You must complete the entire course in order for it to count, completing half will not count as a Beast. More information on the Spartan Trifecta can be found here.

For the first time, all Ultra events globally will be qualifiers for Elite and Age Group categories into the Ultra World Championship. Ultra racers will need to meet demanding course cut-off times and there is no roll-down or maximum number of qualifiers.

US Spartan Season Pass Holders qualify for 50% off their Ultra registration with the use of their pass.

Specific race information such as course cutoffs will be posted the week of the race in the Race Day Program.

Please note: Anyone racing in a Spartan Ultra event must be at least 18 years old on race day.

To help everyone understand our perks in 2020 check this out!

Outdoor Races

Everyone will choose between a short sleeve or Long sleeve tech tee when they check in. This is every single volunteer!

AM shift (about 8 hours depending on the event): Earns a free race code valid on a US Sprint, Super, Beast Open (morning or afternoon) heat,or kids race registration.

PM shift (about 8 hours depending on the event): Earns a free race code valid on a US Sprint, Super, Beast Open (morning or afternoon) heat,or kids race registration.

Full Day shift: (12 hours on race day): Earns a free race race code valid on a US Sprint, Super, Beast Open (morning or afternoon) heat, or kids race registration, in addition to a vest or hoodie (which will rotate depending on the time of year)

Kids race shift (8 hour shift): Earns a free race code valid on a US Sprint, Super, Beast Open (morning or afternoon) heat or kids race registration.

Build Shifts: Nothing has changed! Free race race code valid on a US Sprint, Super, Beast Open (morning or afternoon) heat,or kids race registration, in addition to a $50 Merch credit per event to be redeemed online.

Obstacle Referee: Earns a Free race code valid on a US Sprint, Super, Beast Open (morning or afternoon) heat,or kids race registration, in addition to a vest or hoodie (which will rotate depending on the time of year)

Short Shift: Earns a 50% off code valid for an Open (morning or afternoon) and HH. A short shift is a Friday afternoon open house shift or for someone who can only volunteer for a few hours. This is anything under 4 hours

Stadium Races

Everyone will receive a short sleeve tech tee when they check in. This is every single volunteer!

AM shift (about 8 hours depending on the event): Earns a free race code valid on a US Sprint, Super, Beast Open (morning or afternoon) heat,or kids race registration.

PM shift (about 8 hours depending on the event): Earns a free race code valid on a US Sprint, Super, Beast Open (morning or afternoon) heat,or kids race registration.

Kids race shift (8 hour shift): Earns a free race code valid on a US Sprint, Super, Beast Open (morning or afternoon) heat, or kids race registration

Full Day shift: (12 hours on race day): Earns a free race race code valid on a US Sprint, Super, Beast Open (morning or afternoon) heat,or kids race registration, in addition to a vest or hoodie (which will rotate depending on the time of year)

Build Shifts: Nothing has changed! Free race race code valid on a US Sprint, Super, Beast Open (morning or afternoon) heat,or kids race registration, in addition to a $50 Merch credit per event.$50 Merchandise Credit: All your hard work deserves some Spartan Swag - of your choice! For specific shifts, we are giving you a $50 Merchandise Credit to use at our Online Store!

Obstacle Referee: Earns a Free race code valid on a US Sprint, Super, Beast Open (morning or afternoon) heat,or kids race registration, in addition to a vest or hoodie (which will rotate depending on the time of year)

Short Shift: Earns a 50% off code valid for an Open (morning and afternoon) and HH. A short shift is a Friday afternoon open house shift or for someone who can only volunteer for a few hours. This is anything under 4 hours

The prices of a Spartan will vary, depending on the length (Sprint, Super, Beast) and type of the course, as well as how many racers have already signed up for a given heat block. As more racers sign up for each block the price will increase.

The prices of each specific event are listed on the event page, along with other important details about the event - location, parking, etc.

Prices listed on the event page are listed per person, not per team.

There is NO time limit for each event. Sign up. Show up. Don't give up!

Take your time and finish, however long it takes you. AROO!

*Specific, longer distance events may have time cutoffs for safety concerns. If this is the case, those cutoff times will be published in the Athlete Guide on the specific event page, 10-14 days before the race.

*If you are deferring a volunteer entry, please scroll to the bottom of this article for info on how to defer your event.

*If you signed up with a Groupon voucher, please click here!

*If you signed up as a prepaid team pleaseclick here Click here!

In this article:

The details/restrictions of Spartan Race Transfers

How much is it going to cost?

How do I Transfer or Defer my race?

Trifecta Pass Deferrals

Sometimes, things happen, and you're just not able to make an event that you had planned on. Not to worry, Spartan Race does allow you to deferyour unused registration.

THE DETAILS:

30 DAYS TO INITIATE DEFERRAL: You have until 30 days AFTER your event to defer your UNUSED registration to a new event. You do not have to complete the process and choose your new event at this time, but you must initiate the deferment within 30 days.

90 DAYS TO USE DEFERRAL CREDIT TOWARDS NEW RACE: You will have 90 days after the event you are transferring out of to sign up for your new event. The new event does not have to take place within those 90 days, you just need to complete the registration within 90 days (i.e., the new event can take place a year from now, but you must register for it within the 90 day window). The credit expires after 90 days and no further credit will be offered.

More Details:

Our Transfer/Deferment Policy currently only applies to events in the continental US & Hawaii. We are not able to transfer a registration from a US event to another country or region.

The option to defer will be taken offline Wednesday prior to the event as all of the bibs for the race weekend need to be prepared. It will come back online by Wednesday after the event once we are able to verify the bibs that have not been used.

If the event you want to transfer to is not open for registration yet, you must still initiate your deferment within 30 days after your race. A deferment code / credit will remain in your Chronotrack account, to be used for eligible events up to 90 days after the event you are transferring out of.

You cannot use the code for a sold out event. It is the racers responsibility to ensure the event is not sold out before completing the deferment.

If you are transferring additional purchases such as the iTab or Festival Pass, please email us after you have completed and paid the deferment fee.

Kids Race & Festival Pass Registrations (registered for separately, not as an "add on" to a racer registration) will be available for deferment to a future race - at NO CHARGE - up until 48 hours prior to the race. After 48 hours, you will no longer be able to defer Kids Race or Festival Pass registrations.

Hurricane Heat deferments will close on MONDAY prior to the event.

If you sign up with aGroupon, you are not eligible to defer your registration. Per the terms and conditions of the voucher, your purchase is for the specific race only.

THE PRICING:

At the time you defer your race, you are charged the flat deferment fee of $35 (Unless you are transferring a Festival Pass or Kids registration, see above).

The $14 Insurance Fee and $5/$10 Bag Check/Parking fees are charged per person, per day, per venue and is non-transferable and non-refundable. If you want to defer your entry, you will need to pay the $14 Insurance Fee again for the new event - NO EXCEPTIONS.

When you defer your registration to a future event, you will be given a credit for the amount paid, minus any discounts (does not include insurance or service fees). For example, your race price was $100 and you had a discount for $25 off. You would receive a credit of $75 to use for your next race.

When you register for the new event with your deferment credit, you will be responsible for any price difference between the credit and the current price of the event you are signing up for. You will need to purchase Participant Insurance and any additional fees for the new event. You will also not be able to use any discount codes, offers, or other credits when signing up for the new event.

If you are deferring your entry to another person to use, you will still pay the flat deferment fee of $35. Whoever completes the new event registration with the deferment credit will be responsible for paying the price difference and Participant Insurance.

The deferment credit cannot be used to pay the Participant Insurance, Bag Check, Parking or the processing fee. You will need to pay those fees again when you sign up for the new event.

The deferment credit is valid for a single use on a registration. Anydeferment credit remaining after you sign up for the new event will be forfeited. It cannot be used for future events, the Participant Insurance, processing fees, or merchandise.

Do to the unique nature of the Agoge,we are unable tooffer a refund or future race credit under any circumstance.

THE PROCESS:

To defer the registration:

Head over to ChronoTrack (our registration system) and choose "Athlete Login" in the upper right corner: [email protected]

Log in or create an account using the SAME email address you used for your original registration.

In your profile, you'll see "Upcoming" and "Past" events tabs. Locate the race you'd like to defer.

Once you locate the race you'd like to defer, choose "Change Race" on the right hand side:

When you click Change Race, you'll have two options:Change to Another Race: this will allow you to move your Start Times WITHIN the same race date.Defer my registration for another event: this will allow you to withdraw from this event and receive credit to use at a future Spartan Event.

You will then be asked to confirm the Race Deferral fee ($35) and to finalize that transaction.

After payment, you will receive a confirmation of your deferral, with a coupon code that can be used to move to the next race of your choice. This coupon code is shown to you onscreen, emailed to you in a confirmation email, and saved for reference and use in the "Coupons" tab of your Chronotrack profile:

When you're ready to register for your NEW race, simply go through the registration process as usual for the new event. Input the Deferral Code you received into the Coupon Code box during registration and you will be credited the appropriate amount. Any remaining fees (price difference, Participant insurance, processing charge) will be your responsibility at that time.

It is up to you to ensure the race you want to transfer to is not sold out and also be aware that events can sell out at any time. It is possible for a heat or event to sell out during the transfer process.

To Defer my registration to a DIFFERENT PERSON:

Follow the steps listed above. The code that you receive from your deferral, you can give the code to the new racer.

The new racer will go through the registration process as usual, until prompted to enter a "coupon code." He/she will input that code, and it will credit the appropriate amount. Any remaining fees (price difference, Participant insurance, processing charge) will be the new racer'sresponsibility at that time.

The new racer is not guaranteed to get the same spot as you. It is up to you to ensure the heat is not sold out prior to completing the deferment. If it is we cannot guarantee the new racer will be able to sign up for the heat you were originally in.

TRIFECTA PASS DEFERRALS:

If you are deferring an event purchased with a Trifecta Pass, please follow the following steps.NOTE: You will only be able to defer to the same race type. For example, if you're deferring from a Beast, you will only be able to activate your deferral for a Beast. Trifecta pass usage is only valid for one Sprint, one Super, and one Beast, so we are unable to accommodate requests for deferrals to alternate distances. The transfers can only be made to races in the same calendar year (January through December).

Initiate the deferment process, as directed above. Pay $35 deferral fee and receive your deferral code.

Send your deferral code to Spartan Customer Support via Live Chat (look for the red help button on any Spartan.com page), or email: [email protected] and let us know what race you'd like to change to.

Spartan Customer Support will activate your deferral code accordingly and you will be able to register for your new race at 100% off your registration fees.

Note: This process applies to all deferrals completed on or after January 10th, 2018.

RACES REGISTERED FOR WITH A VOLUNTEER CREDIT:

Thank you for volunteering with us! If you registered for your race with a volunteer credit, please reach out to our volunteer coordinators. They will be able to assist you with your transfer there.

Volunteer coordinator email:

Bib numbers are not assigned prior to the race, instead just bring your barcode to receive your bib number on race day.

After Registration:

Your barcode will be emailed to you in your receipt after completing registration. Or you can find it online.In order to view your registration details and barcode online:

Visit: https://services.athlinks.com/

In the upper right corner, choose "Athlete Login" .

Event Pages

3. Log in with the same email address that you used for your original registration.

4. On the "Events" tab, you will see your "Upcoming" events.

5. On the right hand side select "View Receipt".

6. Print or save your registration barcode to your phoneand bring with youon race day.

10 Days before event:

Head over to your Event Page. To find your event page you can look for it on the list here:

Your Barcode and Start Time will be posted towards the bottom of the left window under Start Times.

If you do not see the Start Times tab and it is less than 10 days prior to the race make sure to open a new browser and open the link from there.

4.Enter the email that you registered with.

5.This window displays your start time and your registration barcode. Select Print Entry to print your barcode, or you may save your barcode to your phone.

6.Bring this with you on Race Day.

Promotional merchandise credits are one-time use codes redeemable on shop.spartan.com. Any remaining balance will not be carried over for future use, and cannot be split between orders. Credits do not stack with other promotions or discounts.

Valid for all items excluding Bucket Training Kits and Power-Systems fitness equipment. Shipping charges will be calculated separately.

Spartan Kids World Championship is the event of the year for those athletes that have aspired to take the next step. Athletes from all over the world will converge to take part in this defining race. Any child that has completed a Kids Competitive Heat Race in 2019 or in 2020 automatically qualifies to attend the 2020 Spartan Kids World Championships.

Expect one of the hardest courses of the year, against some of the toughest competitors you have ever raced alongside. This course will not disappoint and will test your athleticism at every turn. At close to 3 miles and 40+ obstacles, youre going to find out what youre made of. The event itself will be fully filmed for others to tune into and catch part of the action.

Every qualifier will receive a unique registration code through their email allowing them entry into this gated heat. All participants attending the World Championship will receive their respective country's representation on a pair of unique arm sleeves.

Top 5 males and females from each age category will share in a collection of prize packs with approximate values ranging from $150 to $1500 depending on placement. Top 3 males and females from each age category will podium to receive a custom World Championship award in addition to their respective medals.

Kids World Championship will continue to have open heats throughout the weekend. If you want a chance to see how you fare on a course set to test the best of them, then nows your chance. Everyone is welcome to come out and join in the excitement. Come hang out in the Kids festival area where you can take part in competitions, giveaways, and fun. This will be a weekend to remember for all. In addition, every event weekend participant will receive a custom World Championship branded shirt and lanyard.

**Those who are turning 14 on race day and are eligible for adult racing can still run in both events but racers must choose which competitive event to run-either age group 14-17 or Kid Championship, cannot do both. Thesuggestion would be to run Kid Championship and later an Open Sprint if you want to do both events.**

Obstacle attempts are required and encouraged for all racers. Spartans always try! Obstacle completion is not required.If a racer cannot complete an obstacle they will complete burpees before continuing. The amount of burpees the racer must do is based on their age. For example, if the racer is five years old he/she will complete five burpees followed a failed obstacle attempt.If your racer is competing in the Two Mile Competitive Heat, they must attempt all obstacles. If they cannot complete an obstacle they must complete 15 burpees before continuing their race.

At Spartan, we want to reward you for ripping your friends off the couch, so we started the Refer a Friend program. When you recruit your friends to run in the race with you, we will reward you.

Please read this FAQ in its entiretybefore sending the referrallink to your friends.

In order to qualify for the reward, your THREE friends MUST register for the event via the referral URL.

Refer THREE friends for a free race**

You must click on the link and complete the form to send them a personal referral link.

If your friends do not useyourlink to register, we won't know that they were referred by you, and we will be unable to issue you a reward.

Please do not copy and paste the link. Each friend who registers will need to be emailed their own unique link to be verified as a referral.

Shortly after all referrals are verified, we'll send you a message that includes your voucher that is good for either one free race** or a merchandise credit.

Program Guidelines:

-In order to qualify for the reward, all THREE friends MUST register for the event via the referral URL.

- Self referrals do not count. This means, if you sign them up or they sign up from the same IP address as you it will not count. If your friends use the same device or the same link to register they will be flagged as self referral. If you pay for your friends registrations they will be flagged as a self referral.

- Anyone using a 100% discount code will not count. This includes but is not limited to Groupon, volunteer entries, pass codes, or deferrals codes (even if they have to pay a difference for the new event).

- Having athletes join your team does not count as a referral. Each athlete must correctly use the personal referral link.

- Registrations cannot be retroactively applied towards the program.

- This program excludes Kid's Race Registrations.

** Free race is good for any Sprint, Stadion, Super, or Beast in the US in the 'open' (morning or afternoon) heats. The free race is not valid for 'competitive' (elite or age group) heats. Code will expire two weeks after issuance.

Items purchased from shop.spartan.com that are still in the condition you received them may be returned or exchanged within 31 days of receiving your order. You may begin the return process by confirming the following:

Check the date of your order to ensure that it is within this 31 day period.

Ensure that the item is unworn/undamaged and have the original price tag and packaging.

Confirm that you have the original invoice or the order number.

Items that meet these requirements may be returned for a full refund including the original shipping fee, or an exchanged in size only. Customers are responsible for return shipping cost. To initiate an exchange or refund please email the following to [email protected]:

Your order number.

The item or items being returned.

The exchange size needed, if applicable.

A photo of any items with a value of over $50.

Returns and exchanges can be sent to the following address:

Rakuten Super Logistics/Spartan Race325 Lasley AvenueHanover Township, PA 18706

Purchases made with a Volunteer credit or discount code can only be exchanged for a different size. Promotional items, such as Trifecta Pass and Season Pass tees, cannot be exchanged. Items purchased on race day cannot be returned or exchanged online.

If an exchange is due to a shipping error or product defect caused by Spartan Race, Inc. then the cost to reship a replacement item will be covered by Spartan Race, Inc.Certain products may have different policies or requirements associated with them.

Gift Cards are not eligible for returns or exchanges.Please contact customer service [email protected] all required information to initiate a return.

WHAT is it?

HOW do I use it?

Anything else I need to know?

What is It?

Get 1 Sprint, 1 Super, and 1 Beast in 2019 (US Races Only)for one price. A great way to conquer that Trifecta, or simply save some cash crossing thefinish line.

Trifecta Pass includes the Sprint, Super and Beast registrations ONLY. You cannot use one of the races to upgrade to other events (Ultra, HH, HH12HR, Agoge).

HOW do I use it?

Using your Trifecta Pass is easy. Just follow the steps below:

Head over to services.athlinks.com and choose "Athlete Login" in the upper right corner.

Log in to your Chronotrack account (or create an account if this is your first time), with theSAME email addressthat you used to register for the Trifecta Pass(THIS IS IMPORTANT).

In your Chronotrack Athlete Profile, locate the "Coupons" tab at the top

In the Coupons Tab, locate the TrifectaPass coupon code.

Use this code when prompted to enter a "coupon code" during registration for any of the eligible USraces.(Please NOTE: Coupon discount should apply BEFORE checkout, leaving the racer to pay racer insurance, registration fees and mandatory processing fees ONLY. If you do not see your coupon code apply, please do NOT complete your race registration before contacting Spartan Customer Service.)

TrifectaPass Membership benefits are easy to use:

Race registration benefitscan be used immediately upon purchase, as noted above

Free Festival Passcan be used for one spectator to enter the festival. This can be claimed by you or your guest on race day at Spectator Registration. The pass will be under your name (the racer). Do NOT use your pass code to register the spectator online prior to race day, this process is handled automatically when you enter your Trifecta coupon code during the registration process.

Anything else I need to know?

There are a few other important details...

Purchase of the Trifecta Pass does not automatically register you for any particular event, or guarantee entry to any event, or heat. Please read above for instructions on how to use your pass to register for an event.

Trifecta Pass is non-transferable and non-refundable.

After purchase of the TrifectaPass, the racer is still responsible for insurance, registration fees and any applicableprocessing fees PER RACE, upon registration for the specific event.

Trifecta Passes can be applied to ANYtime block.

Completed registrations cannot be retroactively credited towards the TrifectaPass.

The military/first responder discount (ID.me) is valid for single race entries only and is not applicable to passes nor able to be used in conjunction with any other type of discount, deferment coupon, or promotion.

Your Trifecta Pass is ONLY valid for races in 2019. If you do not use all of the races, they will NOT carry over to next year, no exceptions.

If you sign up for a race using your pass and cannot attend, please view 2019: Can I transfer to another Spartan Race, to another person, or both?

The only way to ensure that you will start at the exact same time as your friends is to create a Team. You can create a team during the registration process for your friends to join (or join your friend's team).

Any racers that are registered as part of the same team on the SAME DAY in the SAME TIME BLOCK, will be moved to a common team start time when start times and bib numbers are assigned (Start times will be posted 10 days prior to the event). Racers that are registered for Sunday will not be moved to Saturday with a team, or vice versa.

For example, if a team has members registered for BOTH Morning and Afternoon Time Blocks, all Morning Time Block team members will be moved together within the Morning Time Block, and all Afternoon Time Block team members will be grouped together within the Afternoon Time Block.

PLEASE NOTE: This policy does NOT apply to teams registered for the Age Group Heat. Participants that register for the Age Group category will be assigned a start time based on their AGE GROUP and gender ONLY- regardless of whether that participant is part of a team. Team members are NOT placed together in the Age Group category, unless they are in the same age group range (and gender depending on heat capacity).

Team start times are NOT determined by the captain's preferred time.Spartan Race does reserve the right to adjust your start time (within the same time block - Morningor Afternoon), despite your "preferred" start times, based on team size and space availability.

Please Note: Racers who do not begin the race at their assigned Age Group start time risk disqualification.

Racers that are registered for Elite, Age Group, or Morningstart times will NOT be moved to the Afternoonteam time.We assume that racers who have paid extra for these heat times would like to remain in them. Elite, Age Group, and Morning racers will still count as part of your team, but will not be moved out of their registered time blocks. If you are registered for the Elite, Age Group, or MorningTime Block and request to be moved to an Afternoon start time, no refund will be provided for the price difference. Whether or not this request is able to be accommodated is dependent on your desired heat's availability.

Racers that are registered for Afternoonheats will not be moved into teams signed up for Elite, Age Group, or Morningstart times, unless they pay the difference in price. This is also dependent on the desired heat's availability.

For a complete explanation of Elite, Age Group, Morning, and AfternoonTime Blocks for our events, please see the following article: Elite, Age Group, Morning, and AfternoonTime Blocks.

Any racer who has already registered but wishes to join a team or change teams must do so at least 21 days prior to the race, to allow time for processing. After your registration is complete, you cannot make team changes within 21 days of race day.

There will be ten Age Group categories (vs. 6 for 2018), for both male and female competitors:

14-17

18-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60+

For details on what is expected for Age Group racers on race day, please see: What you need to know about running Elite/Age Group .

Age Groups will be determined by your age on December 31st, 2019.

However, please note that minimum age requirements (14+ for general race events, and 18+ for Spartan Endurance events) will still be enforced on race day, regardless of the participants age on December 31st.

Age Group Start Times:

Participants that register for the Age Group category will be assigned a start time based on their AGE GROUP and gender - regardless of whether that participant is part of a team. Team members are NOT placed together in the Age Group category, unless they are in the same age group range.

Please Note: Racers who do not begin the race with their assigned Age Group risk disqualification.

Spartan reserves the right to combine age groups and/or genders into one start time, depending on the number of registered participants.

Age Group Awards

Top 3 Male and Female Age Group winners at every event will win an award. Age Group winners of Races MUST be present at the time of the award ceremony to receive their trophy. No awards will be given or mailed out after the fact or mailed out.

Simply put, Spartan Race is the world's leading obstacle race series. It's an event of pure primitive craziness that you'll never forget.

Spartan Race has:

Races all over the globe.

Different distance events for different levels and styles of racing.

A unique culture and community of athletes working together to overcome any, and every, obstacle.

Volunteer Free Future Races /Chronotrack Codes

If you choose to not use your free race at the event you volunteer, you will be sent a Chronotrack Codeto use to sign up for a future US Sprint, Super, or Beast Spartan Race. Please note you must complete your volunteer shift as listed in order to receive the free race. For example, if your shift is listed as 6am-1pm, we are expecting you to volunteer from 6am-1pm.

You will receive your code via email within 1 week from the last race dayof the event you volunteered. If 2 weeks have passed without receipt, please check your Chronotrack account under "Coupons"before emailing [email protected].

[email protected]

If you are emailing, please include your full name, email, the race you volunteered, and the location you would like to race for free.

You must "check out" with the Volunteer Coordinatorat the volunteer tent (race days) or Production Assistant (course build shifts) after your volunteer shift to ensure you will receive your free race code.Check-out is required to receive a free future race code.

2018 codes earned from completing a Build or volunteer shift on race day are good for any Open (morning or afternoon) heat time to a Future US Sprint, Super, or Beast(itcannot be used for international races, the Ultra, the Agoge, or other races other thanthe standard Sprint, Super, or Beast.) If you would like to use your code for a heat other than the Open heat (such as Age groups or Competitive, you can pay an upgrade fee (difference between the cost of the afternoon heat and the cost of the heat you are upgrading to.) Please note, acoupon code WILL NOT gain you entry into a sold out heat or race.

Yes, you can add on the HH on to your registration. You will get 100% off your regular race from the volunteer credit but will still be responsible for the $14 insurance fee and Hurricane Heat add on.

If you select the Hurricane Heat registration choice at the beginning of the registration process, and only wanted to sign up for that, you can use you volunteer code to get 100% off the Hurricane Heat.

Codes are not valid for sold out heat times.

If you are missing your code, you must contact us at [email protected] at least 2 weeks before your desired race.

You can gift the free race to a friend by simply giving them your code (it can only be used once.)

The free race code is good for one year. You must register for an event within that year; your race does not have to occur within that year. If your code expires it cannot be replaced.

If you sign up for a free race and then cannot make it, we can transfer your free race to a different event only one time (must be before the race occurs.) If you try to transfer more than once, you will forfeit your entry.

In this Article:

How much are spectators?

What do I get, as a spectator?

Can I get on the course to watch?

Do I need a spectator pass, if I have a child registered as a Jr. Spartan?

What can I bring in to the race with me?

How do I purchase a Spectator Pass Online?

Spartan loves Spectators

Most USA venues will require one to purchase a Festival Pass to gain entry as a spectator, so check on the race's specific event page for pricing. Typically, the fee is $20 if purchased online prior to the event (please note online registration closes at 5pm eastern time on Friday prior to the race), and $25 when purchased on race day.Kids 13 and under are free. There is no spectator age limit.

With the Festival Pass, you get a coupon at registration (redeemable at the merchandise tent). Additionally you will have viewing access of some obstacles, the start and finish line, the vendor tents, and hot food for sale on the grounds. Enjoy music while watching your friends and loved ones slip and slide through the Spartan course, from the Spartan festival grounds. Raffles, entertainment, spectator challenges, free muddy hugs from Spartan athletes, and all the other festival perks makes spectating all worth while. The next ticket you will want to buy will be a race entry.

Yes, but can I get on the course to watch my racer?

As for roaming the course or watching each obstacle, each course will have different restrictions. On some ski mountains, you can take a ski lift to the top where there will be obstacles to watch. At ALL events, the festival area is situated within sight of at least 6 obstacles where you can catch your family and friends.

My Junior Spartan(s) are in the Kids Race, do I need to purchase a Festival Pass?

Each Kids Race registration includes two free Festival Passes per FAMILY. If you have one child registered, you'll get two free passes. If you have two children registered, you'll still only receive two free passes. There is no need to register these spectators online ahead of time - just show up with your mini-spartans and check in with them at the Kids Race registration line.

What can I bring into the race with me?

You'll want to check the Athlete Guide and/or Event Page for your specific event for any special guidelines on what you may/may not bring into an event. However, as a general rule, outside food and drink, coolers, and tents are not allowed. You are welcome to bring folding chairs, backpacks, etc.

How do I purchase a Festival Pass Online?

Follow these steps to purchase a Festival Pass online:

Go to the specific race's event page and click the red 'Register' buttonin the middle of the screen.

Log into your ChronoTrack account or continue as a guest.

On the next page, select Festival Pass. On the following page, complete the form with your appropriate demographic information.

Towards the bottom of the page, you will see an Additional Purchases section; if you wish to purchase MORE THAN ONE Festival Pass, then check off Festival Pass and under Quantity, select the additional number of passes you want IN ADDITION to yours. You are already registering 1 pass, and this is where you would be purchasing additional passes.

On the next page, review your cart to confirm you have the appropriate number of passes and the dollar amount reflected is correct. Proceed to checkout and payment.

You may print your receipt and bring it with you to the Spectator Tent on race day to pick up your passes. No physical passes will be emailed or distributed to you.

Please note: online Festival Pass registration closes at 5pm eastern time on the Friday prior to the race. After this time passes are only available in person on race day for $25.

Unfortunately, once a registration is completed in the system, we are unable to apply a discount retroactively.

What are the additional fees being added to my registration? Here's what you need to know!

If your race is occurring before August 7th, 2020, click here!

If your race is after August 8th, 2020, click here!

For races occurring before August 7th, 2020:

You will find your "cart" (similar to the box below) on the right hand side of your screen, during the entire registration process. It will reflect a constantly updating, itemized list of all purchases made and fees applied during this transaction. please see this article.

State Taxes:Spartan is required to collect a State Sales tax for certain events, which is then paid to the state directly

Racer Insurance Fee: The $14 Racer Insurance fee is mandatory for all racers, and must be paid at the time of registration. It is non-transferable and non-refundable.For FULL details on what this insurance fee covers, please see this article.

Parking Services, Bag Check and Merchandise Discount: For a quicker race day process, you will pay for parking and bag check up front during registration. (Please note, some venue locations manage their own parking, which must still be paid separately on site, on race day. If this is the case, the fee will only be $5 during registration, and the need to bring parking fees will be clearly indicated in the pre-race details and on the event page.)In addition, this fee includes a Merchandise Discount that will be found in your registration packet, when you check in onsite. This may include on-site discounts, or special promotions for our online store after your race.*PLEASE NOTE: It is Spartan's intention to only charge a racer this $5-10 fee ONCE per day. However, due to limitations of our registration system, racers will automatically be charged fees with each registration - even if they are registering for a second event/lap on the same day. If you have completed registration for multiple events/laps on the same day, and have been charged the $5-10 parking/bag check fee more than once, please reach out to our Customer Service team via Facebook Private Message, Live Chat, or email ( [email protected] ) with the races in question, and the team will get those extra fees promptly refunded for you.

Processing Fee/Service Fee:The processing fee is a percentage based fee (calculated on your total purchase, including registration, spectators, SpartanTabs, etc.) that covers the administrative costs of online registration and credit card processing. These fees are paid directly to a 3rd party (not Spartan) for their services and are non-refundable. Processing fees are standard on most online purchases.

For races occurring August 8th, 2020 or later:

You will find your "cart" (similar to the box below) on the right hand side of your screen, during the entire registration process. It will reflect a constantly updating, itemized list of all purchases made and fees applied during this transaction.

Subtotal:This refers to the race registration fee, or the listed price of the race you are signing up for.

Fees: This refers to the processing fee, which is a percentage based fee (calculated on your total purchase, including registration, spectators, SpartanTabs, etc.) that covers the administrative costs of online registration and credit card processing. These fees are paid directly to a 3rd party (not Spartan) for their services and are non-refundable. Processing fees are standard on most online purchases.

Add-Ons: This refers to the mandatory racer insurance ($14) and the parking services, bag check, and merchandise discount ($10).The $14 Racer Insurance fee is mandatory for all racers, and must be paid at the time of registration. For FULL details on what this insurance fee covers, The parking, bag check, and merchandise discount fee is paid here, so you will not need to pay extra for those services on race day. This fee is mandatory for each participant. This fee is not eligible to be discounted or covered by passes, credits, etc.It is non-transferable and non-refundable.

(Please note, some venue locations manage their own parking, which must still be paid separately on site, on race day. If this is the case, the fee will only be $5 during registration, and the need to bring parking fees will be clearly indicated in the pre-race details and on the event page.)

Generally speaking, we race rain or shine, heat or snow.

In order for us to cancel or postpone a race, we must be experiencing a severe act of God such as a hurricane, forest fire, flood, blizzard, etc.

So, if you get up and it is pouring rain, we are racing.

If it is snowing, we are racing.

If it is hot, we are racing.

If it is cold, we are racing.

Please plan to dress accordingly and use your judgement regarding your personal limitations.

IF for some reason we must cancel an event due to uncontrollable weather conditions emails will be sent to all registered racers and announcements will be made on the Spartan website and through social networking channels.

Code:

Volunteers who volunteer forshort shiftswill earn a50% off code valid for any heatat a future event.

Volunteers using their50% codeat the same eventwill get50% off the current registration price of the event.

Swag:

Free tech t-shirt OR long sleeve shirt

Additional Freebies:

Free bag check

Lunch, snacks, water

Free Parking

The volunteer shifts range from about 5 hours to 12 hours. A half day shift is usually 5-9 hours. Volunteer shifts are posted 4-6 weeks before the event. We know that this is a large time commitment, but it is required for the execution of our events.

Yes. An adult may run with a racer on the Half Mile course only. Adults may follow alongside the course with their one mile or two mile racer.

Distance and, in general, extremeness.

Spartan Sprint:3+ Mile / 20+ OBSTACLES : Spartan Sprints are a great starting point to becoming a Spartan. The muddy 3+ mile Sprint is fun for everyone, from beginners to seasoned athletes. The shorter Sprint presents plenty for the hardcore Elite to test themselves against, while giving new Spartans a good start to their Trifecta.

Spartan Super:8+ Mile / 25+ OBSTACLES: The Spartan Super obstacle race provides an 8+ mile obstacle riddled battlefield of insane terrain, combined with obstacles to test your physical strength and mental resolve. The Spartan Super is designed to push you to your limits, show you the strength inside, and lead you across the finish line.

Spartan Beast:12+ MILES / 30+ OBSTACLES: The Beast is a grueling 12+ mile/25+ obstacle race. Think you know what you are capable of? Then step up to the Beast and get out of your comfort zone. Our Beast of an obstacle course will bring you face to face with your demons. No excuses, no mercy, no giving up.

Looking for a race with no obstacles? Checkout Spartan Trail.

Yes, there is an age limit for the adult Spartan events. The minimum age to race in an adult Spartan event is 14 in the U.S.A, Western Canada and U.K.

For Eastern Canada the minimum age is 15.

The maximum age is 99.In the continental U.S.

We have a Kids Race at every event in the U.S. for children age 4-14 (determining age for competitive is based on age as of 12/31/2019), and also in Vancouver and Calgary in Canada.

Any racers caught with underage racers on the course will be removed from the course and will not be given a refund.

PLEASE NOTE: ALL Endurance Event (HH, HH12HR, Agoge, etc.) participants must be 18.

Oh no! Did you receive a "payment error" when trying to complete your Spartan registration?

Your error may have looked like this:

"We are unable to complete this payment due to an issue with our payment provider. Please contact Registration Support."

Payment errors can be due to a number of issues - insufficient balance on your card, billing zip codes not matching, an expired card, etc.

If you experience a Payment Issue, our Spartan Customer Support Team will (unfortunately!) not be able to assist and we'll need to send you to the team that manages the payment processing.

Please contact our Registration Support team at Chronotrack directly:

888-600-2298 (9am - 5pm MST)

Alternatively, you can submit a customer service request here: https://support.chronotrack.com/anonymous_requests/new

(Note: Most issues can be solved by our direct Spartan Customer Support team, so please don't hesitate to reach out to us. However, there are a few specific issues that must be addressed by our Payment Provider - Chronotrack - like the one noted above.)

All sales of merchandise on-site at an event are final and cannot be refunded or exchanged*.

*Somereturns/exchanges can be accommodated depending on inventory availability. Please contact Customer Service with your particular item concern and we'll be happy to advise on your possible options.

Volunteering with Spartan Race is a great group activity. Groups of 10+ volunteers who commit to a full day shift (usually 12 hours / varies based on event) are eligible for a $50 per person donation at select event locations. You must confirm your eligibility with the Volunteer Coordinator before the event. Email [email protected] and include the event location and size of your group.

Code valid for US and Canada fixed pricing on Stadion, Sprint, Super, Beast and 25% off Trifecta Pass, Trail Pass or Trail race. Cannot be retroactively applied or combined with any other offers including GovX or ID.me. Not valid for Spectator tickets or Endurance Races. Must use offer code UNCYBER. Offer Ends 12/8/19 11:59pm ET.

You can show off your Spartan Finisher's Medal with a custom Spartan Tab insert or dog tag.(For round medals, it fits into the back of the medal. For wedge-shaped medals, it is similar to a dog tag that can hang with the medal.)

Your finisher medal tells a story that began when youdecidedto get fit and change your life, until you crossed the finish line a changed person. Spartan Tab will helpyoudocument this journey with the ability to emblazon your medal with your finishingtime and/or other info unique to your race.

To purchase your very own Spartan Tab, after the event, head over to our Online Store and check out this page!

If you purchased a Spartan Tab with your registration, keep an eye on your email. Typically, about 7 days after an event, you will receive an email from Spartan Tab directly, letting you know how to claim and customize your Spartan Tab. If you do not receive your email for your pre-purchased Spartan Tab within a week of the event (check your spam and junk mail folders), then please contact directly on the following contact address:

[email protected]

NO. Spartans don't skip obstacles, we overcome them.

We strongly discourage skipping obstacles without attempting them, as it is unfair to others that do attempt them. Plus, aren't the obstacles the point of doing an obstacle course race?

However, if you attempt an obstacle that you simply cannot overcome there is a mandatory set of burpees that you must complete before moving on. This is the case with ALL obstacles. That can add up to a lot of burpees - so try hard to complete those obstacles.

A proper burpee, as defined by Spartan Founder Joe Desena, can be seen here:

Want to see how you did?

Head over to our Results, Rankings, and Photos page

Select your event on the right under Past Races.

Click View Full Race Results.

In the left pane, filter by your race and enter your bib or name.

While you're on your event's results page, check out the photo gallery. For detailed instructions on finding your photos, please visit How do I search for my photos?

Since volunteer shifts generally last at least 8 hours, most (or all) of which will be spent outside on your feet, you should consider bringing the following items:

Comfortable, closed-toe shoes

Sun screen

Bug spray

Extra snacks

Water / sport drink

Rain gear, hat, or other weather appropriate clothing

Backpack

Hand warmers

Extra socks

Chapstick

Comfortable clothing

Race code:

Volunteers who volunteer for a race day FD (full day 12 hour) shift will earn a code valid forALL OPEN HEATS at future SPRINT, SUPER, and BEAST eventsor the option to race for free at the event you are volunteering at (2 day events ONLY)

Swag:

Free tech t-shirt OR long sleeve shirt

Free fleece vest OR hoodie (depending on time of year)

Additional Freebies:

Free bag check

Lunch, snacks, water

Free Parking

Okay... be honest, did you just mistype Stadium?

NO! Stadion was a prestigious ancient running event and the name for the arena where it took place. We only felt it was right to honor this during our modern day version of the event. Thus, the Spartan Stadion event was born.

How are these events the same/different than the outdoor events?

There are just a few differences:

The burpee penalty for a failed obstacle is 15 burpees instead of 30

These events are considered a time trial event. This means the winner is determined by chip time not gun time. Simply put: as long as you start in the right heat and you run the fastest - you win, even if you are not the first to cross the finish line.

There will be no fire, mud, or water obstacles.

You can expect to find some obstacles - unique to our Stadion events - on the course.

The rest of the key Spartan event components are the same:

You still get a finisher medal and shirt, headband, post-race beer, sponsor goodies, etc.

You will still get plenty of photos to share on social media.

Will these events still count as a sprint for a Trifecta.

Yes! You will get a sprint wedge piece, along with the unique Stadion event medal.

What kind of shoes should I wear?

As you will not be encountering mud or water or crazy mountains, normal running shoes work great here. If you need help finding a good pair you can find some right in our online store.

I have never done anything like this before, how do I know I am ready?

Dont worry, 50% of our Stadion racers are first time racers just like you. This is a perfect event for you to get that first medal (and hopefully not your last). We also have plenty of resources to help you get ready once you sign up!