Michigan Spartan Event Weekend

Cannonsburg, United States • 18-19 Jul 2026

Michigan Spartan Event Weekend

The Michigan Spartan Event Weekend is a two-day obstacle race held on July 18 and 19, 2026 at Cannonsburg Ski Area in Belmont, Michigan. The event offers multiple race distances and on-course obstacles set into natural terrain near Grand Rapids.

The venue features steep climbs and challenging descents at the highest vertical ski resort in southwestern Michigan, with a mix of trails, bridges, rolling hills, sand pits and water crossings across more than 11 miles of rugged terrain. Cannonsburg Ski Area is described as easy to access from Chicago, Detroit and Milwaukee and is about 20 minutes from Grand Rapids.

Race formats listed for the weekend include Sprint, Super and Kids Race. The Sprint is a 5 km course with 20 obstacles and an average recorded duration of about 1 hour 32 minutes. The Super is a 10 km course with 25 obstacles. Spectator access is available and team entries are offered to allow groups to start together. Course maps are subject to change depending on conditions. The event page shows a 4.8 rating based on 79 racer testimonials. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

10 km
Super 10k
5 km
Sprint 5k
Kids Race
Kids Race
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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