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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 - September 26-27, 2026

The event takes place at Lake Elsinore Raceway in Lake Elsinore, CA, near Temecula and accessible via Interstate 15. It is an obstacle course race weekend with multiple formats held over two days at a venue beside a large natural freshwater lake.

Race formats and options include:

Sprint 5 km with 20 obstacles
Super 10 km with 25 obstacles
Kids Race 1 to 3 km with obstacles
Hurricane Heat 12 hour format
Hurricane Heat 4 hour format
Spectator access available

The course uses rugged trails and open terrain and includes mud and varied, shifting footing. Organizers list warm temperatures as a typical condition for the event. Ticket starting prices shown for each format include Sprint from $165.34, Super from $180.86, Kids from $32.17, Hurricane Heat 12HR from $203.05, and Hurricane Heat 4HR from $147.57.

Event materials reference arrival and heat time information, volunteer opportunities, onsite lockers, and finisher awards. The weekend includes team registration options and discounts for certain service members as part of the event structure. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States California Lake Elsinore

Race information

Registration

10 km

Super 10k

5 km

Sprint 5k

Hurricane Heat 4hr

Kids Race

Hurricane Heat 12hr

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

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