Houston Spartan Event Weekend
Cat Spring, Texas, United States
Mar 20-21, 2027 - 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, 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.
Participants will saddle up at 7iL Ranch, which has no shortage of open pastures and densely wooded areas to challenge your every step. Just an hour west of downtown Houston, 7iL Ranch offers over 40 miles of rolling sandy hill trails along with a few shallow creek crossings. Keep your head on a swivel and beware of crossing cattle and running horses.
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Race Facts
Race Size: 500 - 1,000
Elevation: Fast and Flat
Course Type: Obstacle
Boston Qualifier: No
Kids Run: Yes
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