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Scotland Spartan Event Weekend

Name: Scotland Spartan Event Weekend
Start: 2026-06-07
End: 2026-06-07
Location: Broxburn

Broxburn, United Kingdom • 7 Jun 2026

Event Overview

The Scotland Spartan Event Weekend takes place at the Hopetoun Estate in Queensferry, a historic venue located within driving distance of Edinburgh. This obstacle course racing event is situated along the coast and features a mix of flowing terrain, countryside paths, and elevation changes. The venue is shared with a Tough Mudder event occurring during the same weekend.

Participants can choose from several distinct course formats, each designed with a specific number of obstacles. For those seeking a higher volume of activity, there is an option to complete the Sprint, Super, and Beast categories back-to-back in a single day to complete a Trifecta.

Course Categories

Sprint 5K: A 5 km course featuring 20 obstacles.
Super 10K: A 10 km course featuring 25 obstacles.
Beast 21K: A 21 km course featuring 30 obstacles.
Kids Race: A dedicated course specifically for younger participants.

The event site includes areas for spectators and offers opportunities for team participation. Groups who register together can secure identical start times. The terrain is characterized by its rural setting and coastal views, providing a mix of speed-focused sections and topographical variety. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom Scotland Broxburn

Race information

Registration

Half Marathon

Beast

10 km

Super

5 km

Sprint

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

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