West Virginia Spartan Weekend
Glen Jean, West Virginia, United States
Aug 29-30, 2026 - Saturday to Sunday
5k, 10k, Half-marathon, OCR
Race Information
The Spartan Race is a series of obstacle course races designed to test endurance, strength, and agility. Participants can choose from different race types, including Sprint, Super, and Beast, each with varying levels of difficulty and distance. The races feature obstacles like walls, ropes, mud pits, and natural terrains like hills and streams. The events are open to all fitness levels, from beginners to elite athletes. The Spartan Race was created by Joe De Sena, a former Wall Street trader, to inspire people to push themselves to their limits and live more active, fulfilling lives.
Summit Bechtel Reserve is widely known for its natural beauty, unbeatable white-water rafting and youth scouting programs that teach leadership, character, and fitness. This course's vast array of hills, steep inclines, water features and technical terrain will test your grit and keep you guessing. You'll run across a huge suspension bridge and take in spectacular views of the valley at this unforgettable venue. Plus, the West Virginia Beast is the fourth Age Group National Series race. Compete against the top Age Group athletes from around the country and earn points based on your finishing position.
This weekend also features Spartan Trail Races.
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Race Facts
Race Size: 500 - 1,000
Elevation: Lots of Hills
Course Type: Obstacle
Boston Qualifier: No
Kids Run: Yes
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