Poconos Spartan Event Weekend
Lehighton, United States • 11-12 Jul 2026
Poconos Spartan Event Weekend - Palmerton, PA
The Poconos Spartan Event Weekend runs on July 11-12, 2026 at Blue Mountain Ski Area, 1660 Blue Mountain Drive, Palmerton, Pennsylvania. The program includes obstacle races held on mountain terrain with dense forests and a rugged hill, with course sections that offer elevated views of the Poconos.
Event formats listed for the weekend include:
- Sprint, 5 km, 20 obstacles
- Super, 10 km, 25 obstacles
- Kids Race, 1-3 km, obstacles
- Obstacle Workshop
- Spectator access
The Sprint lists an average completion time of about 1 hour 32 minutes. Spectators can reach viewpoints by taking the chair lift to the top of the course. The weekend also features a separate Spartan Trail Race.
Team entries are available; racing as a team is the only way to lock the same start time for group members and may provide pricing benefits when purchased together. Ticket starting prices shown include Sprint from $129.00, Super from $155.00, and Kids Race from $29.00. A service member discount of up to 25% is offered to eligible U.S. military, law enforcement, fire, emergency medical personnel, and select government employees through GOVX verification.
The event information highlights wooded, uneven trail sections and a pronounced uphill followed by a steep descent. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.