What is the average time for a Spartan Sprint?

The Spartan Sprint can be completed in less than an hour, but it might take more than three hours. For reference, running a 5K takes me 23 minutes on average. My most recent Spartan Sprint took more than two hours due to the mud and, of course, the obstacles.

Does a Spartan Stadion count as a Sprint?

A Spartan Stadion race will count as a Sprint towards the Spartan Trifecta. A Spartan Ultra race will count as a Beast towards the Spartan Trifecta.

How much does a Spartan Sprint cost?

The Spartan Sprint is the least expensive race on this list. The prices range from about $80 to $130 dollars, depending on when you register and what type of competitor you register as.

Are Spartan sprints hard?

These races are meant to be physically and mentally challenging throughout the entire course. They’re a mix of cardio and strength training and work your entire body. Therefore, the training needed to compete could potentially get you into the best shape of your life.

How many calories do you burn in a Spartan Sprint?

All in all, shoot for between 90-200 calories per hour, with 30-60 grams of carbs, and include some protein.

What is a good Spartan Ultra time?

The numbers are all averages of the results from that event, meaning in the image below the average finish time for Men was 11:56 and the average finish time for Women was 12:19.

Is Spartan Stadion hard?

Although the Spartan Stadion is not a difficult race, it is not easier than similar obstacle courses either. It is recommended to follow the guidelines we set out in our Spartan Race training article before the race and to warm up properly in the morning, not long before the race.

Can you listen to music during a Spartan race?

Because earbuds are not allowed on the course, this was the first race that I ever ran without music, which usually acts as a mental stimulant and motivator.

Does it cost money to watch a Spartan race?

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.

Do you have to do burpees in Spartan Race?

Spartan Race is an obstacle course racing series that takes competition seriously. Our racers crawl through mud, jump over fire and sneak under barbed wire. But if they fail an obstacle, racers must complete 30 burpees before moving on. The burpee is the greatest athletic equalizer we know of!

How fit do you have to be to do a Spartan Race?

Virtually anyone with heart, determination, and a never-quit attitude can complete a Spartan race. How easily the race is completed and the speed of recovery after the event is determined by the level of conditioning/training the individual partakes in.