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Scotland Spartan Event Weekend

Name: Scotland Spartan Event Weekend
Start: 2027-06-06
End: 2027-06-06
Location: Broxburn

Broxburn, United Kingdom • 6 Jun 2027

Scotland Spartan Event Weekend - Hopetoun Estate, 6 June 2027

Spartan Scotland takes place at Hopetoun Estate near Queensferry (EH52 6PZ) on 6 June 2027. The venue is described as a coastal location with varied, fast-flowing terrain and notable elevation changes. The event offers multiple obstacle race formats across the same day and weekend.

Race distances include:

Sprint - 5 km, 20 obstacles
Super - 10 km, 25 obstacles
Beast - 21 km, 30 obstacles
Kids Race
Spectator access available

Starting prices shown for individual entries are £72.13 for the Sprint, £94.32 for the Super, £149.81 for the Beast, and £22.54 for the Kids Race. An option called "Trifecta in One Day" allows participants to attempt the Sprint, Super and Beast consecutively. The weekend is held alongside Tough Mudder Scotland at the same location, presenting two organized obstacle events on the same weekend. Event information sections list arrival and heat details, volunteer and race-for-free options, and suggestions for where to stay. 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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