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Michigan Spartan Event Weekend

Name: Michigan Spartan Event Weekend
Start: 2026-07-18
End: 2026-07-19
Location: Cannonsburg

Cannonsburg, United States • 18-19 Jul 2026

Michigan Spartan Event Weekend : July 18-19, 2026

The event weekend stages obstacle-course races at Cannonsburg Ski Area in Belmont, Michigan, about 20 minutes from Grand Rapids. The venue features trails, bridges, rolling hills, water crossings, sand pits, steep climbs and fast descents across more than 11 miles of rugged terrain. The site is described as accessible from Chicago, Detroit, and Milwaukee.

Racing options span short, mid, and youth distances with a mix of built obstacles on the course. Course maps are provided but may change depending on conditions. Spectator access is available on scheduled days.

Distances offered

Sprint - 5 km, 20 obstacles
Super - 10 km, 25 obstacles
Kids Race - 1–3 km with obstacles

Additional event information distributed to participants includes arrival and heat times, race-day documents, and guidance on where to stay. The event lists volunteer opportunities and mentions accommodations and local points of interest such as the Rogue River Trail and Frederik Meijer Gardens near Grand Rapids. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Michigan Cannonsburg

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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