Monterey Spartan Event Weekend

Salinas, United States • 30-31 May 2026

Monterey Spartan Event Weekend

The Monterey Spartan Event Weekend takes place in Toro Park, situated six miles from downtown Salinas, California. The venue has served as a Northern California racing location for over ten years, featuring a landscape of dense vegetation, wooded areas, and rolling hills with views of the ocean.

Participants navigate rugged trails that include open field sprints and steep climbs. The course is designed with multiple obstacle stations that vary by distance. General parking and bag check services are available on-site for participants.

The event offers several race formats and distances:

  • Super 10K: A 10 km course featuring 25 obstacles.
  • Sprint 5K: A 5 km course featuring 20 obstacles.
  • Kids Race: Distances ranging from 1 km to 3 km including obstacles.
  • Spartan Trail Races: Trail-specific running events held during the same weekend.

The location is situated near the California coast, providing access to Monterey Bay and local attractions such as beaches, wineries, and the Monterey Bay Aquarium. Spectator passes are available for those who wish to view the event from the sidelines. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

10 km
Super 10k
5 km
Sprint 5k
Kids Race
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