Jacksonville Spartan Event Weekend
Jennings State Forest, United States • 27-28 Feb 2027
Jacksonville Spartan Event Weekend - Feb 27-28, 2027
The Jacksonville Spartan Event Weekend takes place at Diamond D Ranch near downtown Jacksonville. The event features obstacle course and trail races across farm and backcountry terrain that includes mud and natural obstacles. The course is described as fast and flat in places and runs through areas where participants may encounter bison, antelope, horses, and cows.
Race offerings include multiple distances and formats, with separate children’s events and spectator access. Volunteer opportunities are listed, including options to volunteer in exchange for race entry. A service member discount is available for qualifying U.S. military, law enforcement, firefighters, first responders, medical personnel, and government employees through verification.
The weekend also includes Spartan Trail races alongside the standard obstacle course events. Event information references race day documents, arrival and heat times, and local accommodation guidance. Finishers’ recognition and participant testimonials are recorded for prior editions of the event.
Distances:
- Sprint 5K - 20 obstacles
- Super 10K - 25 obstacles
- Kids Race 1-3 km - obstacles for children
- Trail 10K - trail distance
- Half Marathon - trail distance
Hosted by Visit Jacksonville, the event presents a mix of obstacle racing and trail running in a rural ranch setting near the city. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.