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Name: Asheville Spartan Event Weekend
Start: 2026-08-01
End: 2026-08-02
Location: Mill Spring

Mill Spring, United States • 1-2 Aug 2026

Asheville Spartan Event Weekend, Aug 01 - 02, 2026

The event takes place at Tryon International Equestrian Center in Mill Spring, North Carolina. The venue is a large equestrian facility with nearby lodging, village food and evening entertainment, and views of the Smoky Mountains.

The course uses existing horse trails and natural features. Participants encounter red clay hill climbs, well-trodden horse trails, and rushing creek beds, with a series of built obstacles on the route. Course maps are subject to change depending on conditions.

Event formats and on-course details listed for the weekend include:

Sprint 5 km, 20 obstacles
Super 10 km, 25 obstacles
Kids Race 1-3 km with obstacles
Obstacle Workshop
Spectator areas and spectator tickets

The Sprint distance lists an average completion duration of about 1 hour 32 minutes. An obstacle workshop is scheduled around the event dates. Spectator options are available on race days. The page also notes venue accessibility for teams and mentions a service member discount program for eligible US personnel and first responders. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States North Carolina Mill Spring

Race information

Website

10 km

Super

5 km

Sprint

Kids Race

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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