Poconos Spartan Event Weekend
Lehighton, United States • 11-12 Jul 2026
Poconos Spartan Event Weekend : July 11-12, 2026
The event takes place at Blue Mountain Ski Area in Palmerton, Pennsylvania. Over the weekend the program includes obstacle course races, a trail race, an obstacle workshop, and spectator access to the course and summit via chair lift.
Races listed for the weekend:
- Sprint: 5 km, 20 obstacles.
- Super: 10 km, 25 obstacles.
- Kids Race: 1–3 km with obstacles.
- Obstacle Workshop and Spectator access.
The Super distance is shown as part of the North East National Series. The Sprint lists an average completion time of about 1 hour 32 minutes 12 seconds. Starting prices noted in the event information are from $115 for the Sprint, from $139 for the Super, and from $29 for the Kids Race.
Terrain is described as dense forest and rugged hills on Blue Mountain, with a steep ascent to viewpoints over the Poconos and a notable descent following the summit. Team entries are presented as a way to align start times and receive group pricing. The program also references a Spartan Trail Race included in the weekend schedule and mentions a service member discount available through GOVX for eligible US personnel and first responders. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.