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Name: South West Spartan
Start: 2026-08-16
End: 2026-08-16
Location: Badminton

Badminton, United Kingdom • 16 Aug 2026

South West Spartan : Badminton Estate, South Gloucestershire (16 August 2026)

South West Spartan takes place at Badminton Park and adjacent fields and woodland in South Gloucestershire on 16 August 2026. The event is organised as a one day set of obstacle races across generally flat terrain; organisers note there are small hills amid fields and wooded sections.

The event programme includes multiple race distances with obstacle counts and an average time listed for the Sprint. The setting is the historic Badminton Estate and nearby grounds, offering a mix of open parkland and woodland terrain.

Sprint: 5 km, 20 obstacles, average duration 1 h 32 m
Super: 10 km, 25 obstacles
Beast: 21 km, 30 obstacles
Kids Race: separate children’s event
Spectators: ticketed access available

Race day information covers arrival and heat times, volunteer options, and guidance on travel and places to stay. The event page shows a 4.8 rating based on six racer testimonials. The programme is presented to accommodate a range of participants, from those new to obstacle course racing to more experienced racers. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom South West (England) Badminton

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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