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Temecula Spartan Event Weekend

Name: Temecula Spartan Event Weekend
Start: 2026-09-26
End: 2026-09-27
Location: Lake Elsinore

Lake Elsinore, United States • 26-27 Sep 2026

Temecula Spartan Event Weekend

Temecula Spartan Event Weekend takes place at Lake Elsinore Raceway in Lake Elsinore, CA on September 26-27, 2026. The venue sits near a large natural freshwater lake and the course uses rugged trails and open terrain with multiple obstacles. Warm temperatures and shifting terrain are noted for this weekend.

The program includes a range of race formats and options, from short obstacle runs to multi-hour endurance heats. Team entries can secure the same start time for group members and may offer savings. A service member discount of up to 25 percent is available for qualifying US military, law enforcement, firefighters, first responders, and certain government employees via GOVX. Spectator access is listed as available.

Sprint, 5 km, 20 obstacles
Super, 10 km, 25 obstacles
Kids Race, 1-3 km, obstacles
Hurricane Heat 12HR
Hurricane Heat 4HR
Spectators

Additional event information covers arrival, race day documents, volunteer opportunities, locker services, and finisher recognition. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States California Lake Elsinore

Race information

Registration

10 km

Super

5 km

Sprint

Hurricane Heat

Kids Race

Hurricane Heat

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

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