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Jacksonville Spartan Event Weekend

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

2027 Jacksonville Spartan Event Weekend

The Jacksonville Spartan Event Weekend takes place February 27-28, 2027 at Diamond D Ranch in Jacksonville, FL. The event is an obstacle course racing weekend with multiple race formats and a spectator option.

The course is described as fast and generally flat with wet, muddy, backcountry features typical of the Florida environment. The route passes livestock including bison, antelope, horses, and cows. Obstacles are integrated into the course and vary by distance.

Race distances and formats include:

Sprint 5 km with 20 obstacles
Super 10 km with 25 obstacles
Kids Race 1–3 km with obstacles
Trail 10 km and Trail Half Marathon

The weekend also features Spartan Trail races as part of the program. Team registration is available and can lock the same start time for team members while providing savings. A service member discount of up to 25% is offered to qualifying U.S. military, law enforcement, fire and emergency personnel, and certain government employees with verification via GOVX. A spectator option is listed for the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Florida Jennings State Forest

Race information

Registration

10 km

Super 10k

5 km

Sprint 5k

Kids Race 1-3km

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

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