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Name: Carolinas Spartan Trifecta Weekend
Start: 2026-11-21
End: 2026-11-22
Location: Newberry

Newberry, United States • 21-22 Nov 2026

Carolinas Spartan Trifecta Weekend - Newberry, South Carolina

The event runs Nov 21-22, 2026 at The Johnson Farm in Newberry, South Carolina. It presents multiple obstacle course race formats across wooded terrain with creek crossings and red clay underfoot. The site includes technical trail sections and water elements that can affect footing and traction.

Race formats on the weekend include:

Sprint 5 km, 20 obstacles
Super 10 km, 25 obstacles
Beast 21 km, 30 obstacles
Ultra 50 km, 60 obstacles
Kids Race 1–3 km with obstacles

Additional offerings include an Obstacle Workshop on Nov 20 and spectator access during the main weekend. Team registration is available and provides the same start time for teammates plus group pricing incentives. Volunteer roles are listed with an option to earn free race entry. A service member discount of up to 25% is offered through GOVX verification.

Event information pages note race day documents, arrival and heat details, and finishers recognition. Public feedback for the venue shows a 4.8 rating based on 29 racer testimonials. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States South Carolina Newberry

Race information

Registration

50 km

Ultra

Half Marathon

Beast

10 km

Super

5 km

Sprint

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

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