Arizona Spartan Event Weekend
Maricopa County, Arizona, United States
Feb 13-14, 2027 - Saturday to Sunday
5k, 10k, 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, and mud pits, as well as 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.
Three words to describe the enormous area that Fort McDowell commands: warm, dusty, and dry. One of the more convoluted courses on the Spartan calendar, the trails and tracks at this venue never cease to twist, turn and keep you guessing as to where they'll take you next. Through towering cactus plants, part of the course runs through the Yavapai Nation Indian Reservation and it also inclines to bring you to the top of a mesa, with stunning views.
This weekend also features a Spartan Trail Race.
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👍 Run Pick of the Month: Phoenix Marathon
📍Phoenix - Saturday December 12, 2026
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😄 Why We Like This Run
✅ Fast & beautiful course with desert views
✅ Built for your PR or BQ
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Race Facts
Race Size: 1,000 - 5,000
Elevation: Some Hills
Course Type: Obstacle
Boston Qualifier: No
Kids Run: Yes
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