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Name: Vermont Spartan Event Weekend
Start: 2026-09-19
End: 2026-09-20
Location: Killington

Killington, United States • 19-20 Sep 2026

Vermont Spartan Event Weekend : Killington, Vermont

The Vermont Spartan Event Weekend takes place Sep 19-20, 2026 at Killington Ski Resort, 972 Bear Mountain Road, Killington, VT. The event is a series of Spartan obstacle course races held on rugged mountain terrain with steep slopes, off-trail descents and large climbs in the Green Mountains.

Races and distances:

Sprint : 5 km, 20 obstacles
Beast : 21 km, 30 obstacles
Ultra : 50 km, 60 obstacles
Kids Race : 1–3 km with obstacles
Spectator access available

Specific race days listed by the organizer include Sprint on Sep 20, Beast on Sep 19, Ultra on Sep 19, and Kids Races across Sep 19-20. Ticket prices listed by category start from $125 for the Sprint, $180 for the Beast, $235 for the Ultra, and $29 for Kids Race. The event page notes a 4.7 average rating based on 50 racer testimonials and includes participant comments on course design, water stations, parking and registration.

Additional logistics referenced by the organizer include arrival and heat information, volunteer opportunities that may allow racing for free, team registration options to align start times and potential service-member discounts verified through GOVX. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Vermont Killington

Race information

Registration

50 km

Ultra

Half Marathon

Beast

5 km

Sprint

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

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