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Name: Blue Mountain Spartan Trifecta Weekend
Start: 2026-10-17
End: 2026-10-18
Location: The Blue Mountains

The Blue Mountains, Canada • 17-18 Oct 2026

Blue Mountain Spartan Trifecta Weekend, Oct 17 - 18, 2026

The event takes place at Blue Mountain Ski Resort, 190 Gord Canning Dr, The Blue Mountains, ON, about two hours from Toronto. It is a weekend of obstacle course races and trail running, listed as part of the Canada National Series.

Course mileage spans more than 30 kilometers of rugged terrain from southern slopes to northern heights. The route includes steep climbs, technical descents, and technical trail sections. Spectator tickets and a kids race are available.

Team registration is presented as the way to secure the same start time for teammates and to access group pricing by purchasing tickets together or using a personalized referral link. A service member discount of up to 25% is available for eligible US service and government personnel through GOVX verification.

Distances

Sprint - 5 km, 20 obstacles
Super - 10 km, 25 obstacles
Beast - 21 km, 30 obstacles
Kids Race - 1–3 km, obstacles

Starting prices listed are C$125 for the Sprint, C$149 for the Super, C$190 for the Beast and C$29.99 for the kids race. Completing the Sprint, Super and Beast in one weekend awards the Trifecta Weekend Medal. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Canada Ontario The Blue Mountains

Race information

Registration

Half Marathon

Beast

10 km

Super

5 km

Sprint

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

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