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Name: Jacksonville Spartan Event Weekend
Start: 2027-02-27
End: 2027-02-28
Location: Jennings State Forest

Jennings State Forest, United States • 27-28 Feb 2027

Jacksonville Spartan Event Weekend

The Jacksonville Spartan Event Weekend on Feb 27 and 28, 2027 takes place at Diamond D Ranch, 5903-1 Solomon Rd., Jacksonville, FL, about 30 minutes from downtown. The venue uses open ranch land and backcountry terrain.

The course is described as fast and flat in places with a swampy Florida character. Participants encounter mud and gritty trail sections and will race past bison, antelope, horses, and cows. The weekend also features separate Spartan Trail Races.

Race distances include:

Sprint 5K - 20 obstacles
Super 10K - 25 obstacles
Kids Race 1-3K - obstacles included
Trail 10K and Half Marathon - part of Spartan Trail Races

Spectator tickets are available. Event materials cover arrival and heat information, volunteer opportunities, accommodation guidance, race day program documents, and finisher awards. Team entries allow groups to secure the same start time and potential savings. A service member discount of up to 25 percent is offered to qualifying US personnel via GOVX. The event listing displays a 4.8 rating based on 71 racer testimonials and notes several supporting partners. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Florida Jennings State Forest

Race information

Registration

Half Marathon

Trail Half Marathon

10 km

Super 10k

10 km

Trail 10k

5 km

Sprint 5k

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

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