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Name: Cincinnati Spartan Trifecta Weekend
Start: 2026-06-06
End: 2026-06-07
Location: Lawrenceburg

Lawrenceburg, United States • 6-7 Jun 2026

Cincinnati Spartan Trifecta Weekend at Perfect North Slopes

The event takes place at Perfect North Slopes in Lawrenceburg, IN, about thirty minutes outside of Cincinnati. The course uses the alpine ski resort terrain with steep climbs, challenging descents, hills and field running that includes water and mud sections.

The weekend features multiple obstacle course distances and a Trifecta option to complete the Sprint, Super and Beast in one weekend. Parking is located onsite. The festival area is integrated with the base lodge and includes an obstacle viewing area for spectators. The event is listed as part of the North East National Series and carries a 4.6 rating from 29 racer testimonials.

Distances offered include:

Sprint: 5 km, 20 obstacles
Super: 10 km, 25 obstacles
Beast: 21 km, 30 obstacles
Ultra: 50 km, 60 obstacles
Kids Race: 1–3 km, obstacles
Spectators

Course maps and layouts are subject to change depending on conditions. Nearby visitor options mentioned include local gardens, mountains and museums in the Cincinnati area. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Indiana Lawrenceburg

Race information

Registration

50 km

Ultra 50k

Half Marathon

Beast 21k

10 km

Super 10k

5 km

Sprint 5k

Kids Race

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

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