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Name: Orlando Spartan Weekend
Start: 2026-10-10
End: 2026-10-11
Location: Orlando

Orlando, United States • 10-11 Oct 2026

Orlando Spartan Weekend - Lake Nona, Orlando, FL

Orlando Spartan Weekend takes place on October 10 and 11, 2026 at Lake Nona, 6955 Lake Nona Boulevard, Orlando, FL. The event features multiple obstacle race formats, associated activities, and spectator access over the weekend.

Race formats include a Sprint and a Super, plus events for children and additional race experiences. The Sprint is a 5 km course with 20 obstacles and an average completion time listed. The Super covers roughly 10 km with 25 obstacles. A kids race runs between 1 and 3 km with obstacles. Additional items on the program include an Obstacle Workshop and a Hurricane Heat 4 hour event. Spectator tickets are available.

Sprint: 5 km, 20 obstacles
Super: 10 km, 25 obstacles
Kids Race: 1 to 3 km with obstacles
Obstacle Workshop
Hurricane Heat 4 hour
Spectators

Ticket pricing listed for the weekend shows starting prices: Sprint from $115, Super from $139, Kids from $29, and Hurricane Heat from $119. The event notes team registration options that secure shared start times and group pricing. A service member discount of up to 25 percent is available for qualifying US military, law enforcement, fire, medical, and government employees via GOVX verification. The event is co-hosted by Visit Orlando and Greater Orlando Sports and carries a 4.7 rating based on 34 racer testimonials. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Florida Orlando

Race information

Registration

10 km

Super 10k

5 km

Sprint 5k

Hurricane Heat 4hr

Kids Race

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

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