Michigan Spartan Event Weekend

Cannon Township, Michigan, United States

Jul 18-19, 2026 - 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, 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.

Get ready, Michigan. Just 20 minutes from Grand Rapids, Cannonsburg Ski Area offers the perfect mix of steep climbs, fast descents, and gritty sand pits across 11+ miles of rugged terrain. Choose your challenge—Super, Sprint, or Kids Race—and put your training to the test. This is where you prove your grit.

👍 Run Pick of the Month: Crooked Lake Trail Run

📍 Independence Township, MI - May 9, 2026

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😄 Why We Like This Run
✅ Various options including 2.3 miles, 5k, or 10k 
✅ Custom Dri-Fit Race Shirt, Finisher Medal, Race Bib, and Race Photos
✅ Post-race refreshments

Experience one of Michigan's most scenic trail races! The trails wind through the beautiful Independence County Oaks Park, featuring well-maintained two-track paths, rolling terrain, bridges, and stunning hardwood forests.

Whether you are a beginner runner or an experienced athlete seeking a challenge, there's a distance and course for you!

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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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