Asheville Spartan Event Weekend

Mill Spring, United States • 1-2 Aug 2026

2026 Asheville Spartan Event Weekend

The Asheville Spartan Event Weekend takes place at the Tryon International Equestrian Center in Mill Spring, North Carolina. This venue is an equestrian facility that features a village with onsite lodging, food, and entertainment options. The course is set within a landscape that includes well-trodden horse trails, red clay hills, and rushing creek beds.

The event offers several race formats for participants:

  • Sprint 5K: A course consisting of 5 km and 20 obstacles.
  • Super 10K: A course consisting of 10 km and 25 obstacles.
  • Kids Race: Distances ranging from 1 km to 3 km including obstacles.
  • Obstacle Workshop: A session held on the day prior to the main races.

The terrain involves significant hill climbs through red clay and crossings through water features. Participants can enter as individuals or as part of a team to ensure shared start times. The facility provides amenities such as water stations throughout the course and a dedicated area for rinsing and changing after the event. Spectator passes are also available for those wishing to watch the races from the sidelines. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

10 km
Super 10k
5 km
Sprint 5k
Kids Race Max
Kids Race
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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