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Name: Socal Spartan Event Weekend
Start: 2027-01-23
End: 2027-01-24
Location: Perris

Perris, United States • 23-24 Jan 2027

SoCal Spartan Event Weekend : Lake Perris, CA

The SoCal Spartan Trifecta Weekend takes place on January 23 and 24, 2027, at Lake Perris State Recreation Area, 17801 Lake Perris Dr., Perris, California. This event is the first Spartan Race weekend of the 2027 season and includes multiple obstacle-course distances, spectator access, and on-site park facilities including camping grounds.

The venue sits on the shores of Lake Perris in a mountain-rimmed valley. The published course description characterizes the layout as flat and fast. The event notes a location approximately 40 minutes south of San Bernardino in the Greater Los Angeles area.

Volunteer roles are available and may offer free race entry. Team registration is available; racing as a team is stated as the only way to secure the same start time for members and can provide savings. A service member discount of up to 25% is offered to qualifying US military, law enforcement, firefighters and first responders, and US government employees via GOVX. Spectator tickets are listed separately.

Participant feedback is summarized by a 4.8 rating based on 50 racer testimonials. Reported race formats, obstacle counts, and average duration for the Sprint are provided in event materials. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

5 km Sprint - 20 obstacles
10 km Super - 25 obstacles
21 km Beast - 30 obstacles
Kids Race 1-3 km with obstacles

United States California Perris

Race information

Registration

Half Marathon

Beast 21k

10 km

Super 10k

5 km

Sprint 5k

Kids Race

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

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