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Charlotte Spartan Event Weekend

Name: Charlotte Spartan Event Weekend
Start: 2027-04-03
End: 2027-04-04
Location: Concord

Concord, United States • 3-4 Apr 2027

Charlotte Spartan Event Weekend

The Charlotte Spartan Event Weekend takes place April 3-4, 2027 at Porter Farms, 7600 Miami Church Rd., Concord, NC, just outside Charlotte. The outdoor course uses mud and creek crossings and varied trail terrain rather than mountain climbs. Obstacles are placed along the route and require physical effort and sustained resilience.

Race formats offered include multiple distances and timed endurance options:

Sprint: 5 km, 20 obstacles
Super: 10 km, 25 obstacles
Kids Race: 1–3 km, obstacles included
Hurricane Heat: 4 hour format
Hurricane Heat: 12 hour format
Spectator access available

Team entries permit participants to secure the same start time and to access group pricing options. The event listing shows a 4.7 rating based on 51 racer testimonials. Information categories provided for the event include arrival and heat times, volunteer opportunities, parking, and event documents. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States North Carolina Concord

Race information

Registration

10 km

Super 10k

5 km

Sprint 5k

Hurricane Heat 4hr

Kids Race

Hurricane Heat 12hr

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

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