Norcal Spartan Event Weekend

Elk Grove, United States • 29-30 Aug 2026

NorCal Spartan Event Weekend at Mahon Ranch

The NorCal Spartan Event Weekend takes place August 29-30, 2026 at Mahon Ranch in Elk Grove, California, near downtown Sacramento. The venue is described as a scenic, wide-open site with rolling trails, cold river crossings, and obstacles set against Northern California farmland.

The event features multiple race formats and options for different participants. Distances and formats include:

  • Sprint - 5 km, 20 obstacles
  • Super - 10 km, 25 obstacles
  • Kids Race - 1 to 3 km with obstacles
  • Spectators available

The Sprint lists an average completion time of 1 h 32 m 12 s. Race information pages note topics such as arrival and heat times, volunteer and Race For Free opportunities, where to stay, race day documents, and what finishers earn. Team registration is available and is stated as the way to secure the same start time for group members while receiving savings; tickets may be purchased together or via a referral link after purchase.

The event page also indicates a service member discount of up to 25 percent for qualifying US military, law enforcement, firefighters and first responders, nurses and hospital doctors, and US government employees through GOVX verification. Spectator tickets and family oriented kids races are part of the weekend program. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

10 km
Super
5 km
Sprint
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
Trail runs nearby

A trail event at Granite Beach on August 23, 2026 offering 5K and 10K courses for runners and their dogs, with finisher medals and dog bandanas; aid stations provide drinks and gels and dogs have their own water.

Trail runs at Granite Beach on Folsom Lake with new 10 mile and 5K courses, aid stations, age group awards, a finisher beer glass and a postrace meal.

Granite Head Trails & Ales Trail Races feature 6.6-mile and 11.2-mile courses. Runners get a tech T-shirt and can enjoy post-race fajitas and a beer. The event is the final race in a local trail running series.

A 5k cross country race run in two loops around Willow Hill Reservoir next to Folsom High School, part of the Pacific Association USATF Cross Country Grand Prix, with a $75 bonus for breaking an age group record.

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